Georgia Voters Strongly Favor Addition of Casino Gaming

In bipartisan fashion, Georgia voters overwhelmingly support the idea of the state adding casinos, and even more believe voters should decide on the matter. The Atlanta skyline. A poll suggests Georgia voters want casinos in their state. (Image: Atlanta Journal-Constitution) A recent Public Opinion Strategies poll conducted via mobile phones queried 800 likely voters in …

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Hawaii State Senate Bill Seeks to Ban Nevada Casino Advertisements

Las Vegas is often referred to as the “ninth island,” underscoring Hawaiians’ affinity for visiting Sin City. But newly proposed legislation wants to ban Nevada gaming companies from advertising in the island state. A campaign endorsement for Hawaii State Sen. Stanley Chang. The Democrat wants to ban Nevada casinos from advertising in the state. (Image: …

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PointsBet, NBC Extend Accord, Eye More Regional Focus

PointsBet (OTC:PBTHF) and NBCUniversal are adding two years to a previously announced five-year sports betting partnership with the broadcast giant promising to help the sportsbook operator more effectively target its advertising spending. An announcement disclosing the PointsBet/NBC partnership. The companies extended and revised that pact. (Image: PointsBet) PointsBet USA CEO Johnny Aitken told Axios the …

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Casino Earnings Could Pave Way for Equity Out-Performance

One of the reasons gaming equities struggled in 2022 was analysts paring 2023 estimates, citing a potentially dreary economic outlook. However, casino earnings season could bring pleasant surprises in terms of constructive outlooks for this year from operators. The Las Vegas Strip. An analyst says casino earnings could propel gaming stocks. (Image: Bloomberg) To date, …

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Saipan’s Imperial Palace Casino Has Break-In, Thieves Don’t Get Far

As the Imperial Palace casino in Saipan remains empty and its future is unclear, thieves are trying to take advantage of the situation. Two tried to break into the property last Friday, but police officers arrived to chase them off, according to the Saipan Tribune. A Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands police car leaves a …

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Australia’s ClubsNSW Reforms Slot Machine Operations, Opponents Scoff

ClubsNSW, the representative body for registered clubs and pubs in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has released an updated code of practice ahead of expected gambling industry reforms. However, some anti-gambling pundits are calling it nothing more than a publicity stunt and a smokescreen. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney skyline in New South Wales, …

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Historic Las Vegas Strip Showgirl Sign Set for Relighting Not So Historic

One small detail was missing from reports this weekend that “the famous Lido de Paris sign” – from  the very first showgirl show on the Las Vegas Strip – is about to be relit by the Neon Museum for the first time since the show closed in 1991. It’s not the famous sign, because it …

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