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Affinity Gaming and Primm family trade verbal shots after border casino’s closure

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
In a back-and-forth over the Fourth of July weekend, Affinity Gaming laid the blame on the Primm family for its shutting down... [continue]

Pennsylvania: Happy Valley Casino revenue rises in second month, Gaming Control Board says

  • Gary Sinderson, WJAC
Happy Valley Casino in State College posted a sharp increase in gambling revenue in its second month of operation, according ... [continue]

Wall Street Bets: Overall outlook, New York online sports betting, Las Vegas Strip, regional operators

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
David Katz of Jefferies looked at overall gaming on July 2: “Land-based gaming remains the most out-of-... [continue]

Las Vegas sees an increase in visitors and hotel occupancy over July Fourth weekend

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Las Vegas welcomed a bigger than usual turnout in visitation and a boost in occupancy over the Fourth of J... [continue]

Nevada: Primm Valley Casino not open after recent ownership change

  • Lucas Hellberg, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gaming fans hoping to celebrate the Independence Day weekend with a visit to the border town’s last surv... [continue]

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Focus on IGT: King Khufu rules over the slot floor

  • John G. Brokopp, CDC Gaming
The launch of what can become a royal dynasty in the kingdom of slot machines ha... [continue]

Focus on IGT: IGT video poker’s ‘unique blend’ of strategy, luck drives player demand

  • Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming
Players flock to video poker because it combines the prospect of large jackpots ... [continue]

Focus on MediaNug: Social-first ads help operators build community of long-term players, MediaNug exec says

  • Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming
Looking beyond new-customer signups or first-time deposits is essential to build... [continue]
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