Todays News May/3/2019 NTG.

News of the Day May/3/2019.
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18. Online gaming boosts revenue growth at Paddy Power Betfair. http://bit.ly/2Y2rbN5
Paddy Power Betfair, the Gambling giant, has reported revenue growth of 17% to £478 million for the three months to March 31.

17. iGaming in a post-Brexit environment. http://bit.ly/2Vdu294
As Brexit looms on the horizon, Ron Mendelson from Fast Offshore explains the climate of uncertainty surrounding iGaming operators.

16. Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City announces player promotions, spa and dining deals. http://bit.ly/2UXnxC7
The new resort casino in Atlantic City is kicking off spring with a wave of new player promotions, spa and dining deal, including a Sunday brunch special at Chef Jose Garces’ Amada.

15. Fantasy sports gaining Japan foothold with basketball the first step. http://bit.ly/2DJPRSQ
Japan’s first Fantasy Sports content provider, Neo Sports, is set to host a new Fantasy ONE on ONE event…

14. Founding Studio City shareholder New Cotai files for bankruptcy. http://bit.ly/2H32gU9
New Cotai Holdings LLC, a major shareholder in Macau integrated resort operator Studio City International Holdings …

13. Sands China’s responsible gaming ambassadors continue efforts. http://bit.ly/2VfSlD9
Macau casino operator Sands China has continued its responsible gaming training course in Macau, educating its team members on how to create a positive environment at all its properties.

12. Note offer still allows MGM room for funding: Fitch. http://bit.ly/2IWEj2Q
MGM China Holdings says it’s raising $1.25 billion through a private placement of senior notes to help repay outstanding funds under its credit facility.

11. Studio City shareholder files for bankruptcy. http://bit.ly/2URvuZC
One of the key shareholders in the joint venture that runs Macau’s Studio City has filed for bankruptcy, although the move is unlikely to prompt majority investor, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, to launch a buyout of minorities, analysts at Bernstein Research said.

10. Can Corona lure in the locals? http://bit.ly/2DIls7m
On first glance, the island of Phu Quoc, with a population of just 100,000, would appear to be an unusual destination for arguably Vietnam’s most significant casino development to date.

9. Training ground – how casinos are promoting from withinhttp://bit.ly/2GZF0Fk
* For operators in Asia, it has become easier to promote from within, rather than look further afield. Tightening visa restrictions and an increase in competition from new casino developments have led to a squeeze, leaving casinos increasingly reliant on developing the skill sets of individuals to establish a clear production line of talent to support future staffing needs.

8. Penn National quarterly numbers grow following acquisitions. http://bit.ly/2PHkihe
* The addition last fall of 12 properties from Pinnacle Entertainment, coupled with January’s purchase of a Louisiana casino, helped regional operator Penn National Gaming grow revenues by $466.5 million in the first quarter. However, net income declined slightly due to one-time expenses related to implementing the company’s new customer loyalty program.

7. AGEM hails Nevada legislation passage that expands gaming manufacturing workforce. http://bit.ly/2GYif5x
* The trade association that represents Nevada’s gaming equipment industry hailed the recent passage of legislation that expands the state’s technology and manufacturing workforce. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers said Assembly Bill 221 gives workers aged 18-to-20 years old legal status as a “gaming employee” when working for slot machine, systems, table game and component suppliers.

6. GOP activist sues Rhode Island over launch of sports betting. http://bit.ly/2vyBYCn
A Republican activist is suing over sports betting in Rhode Island, saying the state should have sought voter approval before legalizing and launching it. Daniel Harrop said Thursday sports betting should stop pending a statewide referendum. Former Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Brandon Bell and attorney Joe Larisa filed a lawsuit against state lottery officials Wednesday in Providence Superior Court on behalf of Harrop, a member of the party’s central committee.

5. Ponca Tribe scores win in fight to keep Iowa casino open. http://bit.ly/2VHoYck
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has secured another legal win to keep its new casino in western Iowa open, despite the best efforts of the states of Iowa and Nebraska. The National Indian Gaming Commission ruled Wednesday in the tribe’s favor, saying it has the right to operate the Prairie Flower Casino on land it acquired in Carter Lake, Iowa.

4. Oklahoma Tribe Applies for First Casino License in Arkansas. http://bit.ly/2DLJsX9
An American Indian tribe has submitted its first application for a casino license in Arkansas. Voters approved a constitutional amendment in November that legalized casinos in four Arkansas counties. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the Quapaw Nation in Oklahoma gave the state Racing Commission a $250,000 check on Wednesday as the casino license application period began.

3. NBC to present Kentucky Derby online betting show. http://bit.ly/2GVrjXX
* The American television network is adding an online betting program that will appear on its website, NBCSports.com, and its app.
After seven states have already legalized gambling, NBC Sports has added the 30-minute show, NBC Sports Bet: Derby Special on Saturday as a digital companion to its regular TV coverage.

2. Wynn Resorts responds to Encore Boston Harbor ruling. http://bit.ly/2WjFcFN
* Executive Director Marlene Warner of The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling (Mass. Council) states, “In the wake of the announcement that Encore will open on time with a $35 million fine and leadership training, the Mass.

1. Pennsylvania Casino Slot Machine Revenue Decreases in April. http://bit.ly/2Y59zjH
* The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted on its web site today the monthly report for total revenue generated from the play of slot machines at casinos during April 2019.

*** Yesterdays News: May/2/2019: http://bit.ly/2ZOFZ3z ***

Part-2.

31. The National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball’s. http://bit.ly/2vAElEG
The National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball’s quest for a direct, off-the-top cut of legal sports bets has escalated well beyond lobbying at statehouses across the country.

30. The OTB branch at Rivers Casino & Resort in has gained state designation as a special demonstration project, allowing it to offer a higher payout on winning bets. http://bit.ly/2Y6bdkS

29. Pennsylvania slot machine revenue down 2.8 percent in April. https://buff.ly/2PT9zAB
Last month's gross revenue from slot machines at the state's 12 casinos was $200,359,403, a 2.8% decrease when compared to the $206,178,528 generated in April 2018.

28. AGEM praises expansion of Nevada's gaming technology workforce. https://buff.ly/2J1h4oi
The state's statute used to prohibit any person under 21 from being employed as a “gaming employee” except as a member of a casino count room staff. Assembly Bill 221 now gives those between 18 and 20 years old legal status as workers for slot machine, systems, table game and component suppliers.

27. New York sports betting legislation amended to limit mobile wagering operations to full-blown casinos. https://buff.ly/2Wlze77
Two lawmakers have made changes to their sports betting bills to exclude the Aqueduct casino, off-track betting corporations, and places like pro sports stadiums from participating in the expanded gambling program.

26. Worst may soon be over for Macau casinos after April horror. https://bloom.bg/2Wl9YOw
Fattened by years of non-stop growth, Macau’s casino operators just struggled through their slowest month in almost three years. The good times, analysts say, may soon return.

25. (Missouri) The Argosy Casino Alton will temporarily close Friday morning because of the flooding predicted for the Mississippi River, casino officials said. The rising floodwater will cause the casino parking lot to fill with water, they said. http://bit.ly/2ZVHWv1

24. (Illinois) The city of Waukegan “is ready to serve as the home to the long-discussed, much-deserved Lake County casino,” Mayor Sam Cunningham testified before an Illinois House committee Thursday morning. http://bit.ly/2WokhBw

23. (Idaho) The Nez Perce Tribe has begun preliminary talks about opening up gambling at its recently purchased golf course in Clarkston. http://bit.ly/2VaYgtm

22. (Las Vegas) Today, Christie, vice president of nightlife at MGM Resorts International, said the company tries to find a pool accommodation for every demographic, whether its a college student looking to hit a day club or a family wanting to relax in a lazy river. http://bit.ly/2LlJXh3

21. (Macau) New Cotai Holdings LLC, a major shareholder in Macau integrated resort operator Studio City International Holdings, has filed for bankruptcy. http://bit.ly/2DLMR8i

21. New project would bring casinos back to Ecuador. http://bit.ly/2LlvJNc
A new project has been put forward that would allow for the reopening of all the casinos in Ecuador.

20. Gaming for Africa Infoline. http://bit.ly/2VOYOVn
Industry News.

19. Macau casino entrepreneur Stanley Ho to retire. http://bit.ly/2IX49Un
Stanley Ho, the casino entrepreneur in Macau, is going to officially retire from his role as Chairman of Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau (STDM).

I know you started this because you got a few complaints, but I'm not a fan of this format.

Quote: billryan

I know you started this because you got a few complaints, but I'm not a fan of this format.

Hi billryan,
Thanks for your comment.

There is just no good solution for this.
Maybe Members can pick a News or two that they like from here, and Start a Post/Thread out of it.
or Discuss it Here (Just Put-down the News-Number and/or the News-Title).

P.S. I am Open to Ideas.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

P.S. I am Open to Ideas.

Post in threads that already exist. 1-in-6 of your posts are new threads.

Quote: RS

Post in threads that already exist. 1-in-6 of your posts are new threads.

Thanks RS,

I will pick 2 or 3 out of Todays-News and make New posts/threads with it.

How about a "Gambling News of the Day" thread where you pick the top story, post it, and see if it starts much additional discussion. People can post on that issue or previous ones, just like in the "Misc" thread without a daily thread that gets little traction. Some days there may be two items...but pick ones you think are worth some discussion.

This will limit the number of new threads and also give a way to discuss the top news of the day in the gaming business,

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Hi billryan,
Thanks for your comment.

There is just no good solution for this.
Maybe Members can pick a News or two that they like from here, and Start a Post/Thread out of it.
or Discuss it Here (Just Put-down the News-Number and/or the News-Title).

P.S. I am Open to Ideas.

No solution for what? What are you trying to accomplish? I feel like we are guinea pigs.

Quote: AxelWolf

No solution for what? What are you trying to accomplish? I feel like we are guinea pigs.

Hi AxelWolf,

I does not mean it that way.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Hi AxelWolf,

I does not mean it that way.

I does not want to be a d*ck.

So then whats up with all this then, please explain? I don't have anyone blocked and I don't want to start with you, I might miss something I'm actually interested in. But, it's annoying to see the recent threads section all junked up with with all this BS. You do realize some people navigate the forum based on recent threads(at least I do)? Especially, when there are threads already stated with some of this stuff and most of it isn't worthy of its own thread. Example, there is already a thread JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY yet you felt the need to start a new thread called JEOPARDY!” CHAMP JAMES HOLZHAUER and post a link.

It's as if you are on autopilot and don't care just as long as you get multiple posts up. Do you have some kinda side bet to see how many new threads you can start? Can you explain what the deal is with all this?

Quote: AxelWolf

Example, there is already a thread JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY yet you felt the need to start a new thread called JEOPARDY!” CHAMP JAMES HOLZHAUER and post a link.

How do I know there is already a thread JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY?

I just post what is new to me Today and not have to look around for the Old (JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY), and I am not going to look-aroune or ask-around to find out.

P.S. If you or anyone point it out to me, they can have a link to my thread (Just like you did), and I appreciate it.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

How do I know there is already a thread JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY?

I just post what is new to me Today and not have to look around for the Old (JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY), and I am not going to look-aroune or ask-around to find out.

P.S. If you or anyone point it out to me, they can have a link to my thread (Just like you did), and I appreciate it.

It's right there front and center under recent threads, I think the fourth one down. I'm sorry you can't be bothered to simply look at the recent threads list. I'm not sure if it's the same for everyone, but when whenever I open WOV and then click on forums link the recent threads list come up loud and proud, front and center. I guess you may not notice that if you are not here to actually read the forum and post "normal" like most of us are.

You can't be bothered to look around, but you expect us to inform you there is already a thread on the exact same topic, or just live with the clutter while you mess up the recent threads for everyone? ALL THIS AFTER THE FACT. You really have some nerve.

I'm the last one that should be bitching about etiquette, but this f****** takes the cake.

p.s. Thanks for going out of your way to avoid the question as to why you are doing all this.

Quote: AxelWolf

p.s. Thanks for going out of your way to avoid the question as to why you are doing all this.

OK, I miss your recent thread JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY.

P.S. I am not avoiding the question. I don't think anyone have to explain why they make a Post/Threads Here.
I think it is up-to the Owner of this sites to ask the question/s.
So, therefor you should talk to the Owner of this sites.

BTY, I do take members points, that I put too much Post/Threads here per day.
I will cut some of it out.

Your posts wreak of self advertising and honestly it’s spam.

Also when people said you should put all this in one thread they didn’t mean start a new thread for the news every day. Make one thread for the news and post in that every day.

Quote: PokerGrinder

Also when people said you should put all this in one thread they didn’t mean start a new thread for the news every day. Make one thread for the news and post in that every day.

Hi PokerGrinder,

Sorry, No go.
That will make the Post/Thread too long.

The best thing to do is members that don't like my Post/Threads, Just Block me.

I should point out that I DO like the info that you are posting. One new thread per day would be cool, just not a whole bunch that clutter up the recent threads. I know for me I look at the recent threads and don’t go much past those so if you create 8 new threads everyday then the recents are all those instead of the active recent threads. I hope that makes sense.

Quote: PokerGrinder

I should point out that I DO like the info that you are posting. One new thread per day would be cool, just not a whole bunch that clutter up the recent threads. I know for me I look at the recent threads and don’t go much past those so if you create 8 new threads everyday then the recents are all those instead of the active recent threads. I hope that makes sense.

OK. I will limited it to (Today News) plus up to 3 that I think members may like to discuss.

If they are all going to be news links then why is it more than 1 thread?

Quote: MrCasinoGames

OK, I miss your recent thread JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY.

P.S. I am not avoiding the question. I don't think anyone have to explain why they make a Post/Threads Here.
I think it is up-to the Owner of this sites to ask the question/s.
So, therefor you should talk to the Owner of this sites.

BTY, I do take members points, that I put too much Post/Threads here per day.
I will cut some of it out.

LOL, that statement is basically saying you WERE avoiding the question. Of course people don't have to explain why they make a post. That doesn't mean you can't explain, unless of course, you want to avoid the question explanation.

It seems to me that you already asked if you could do what you are attempting to do. Assuming someone did give you permission, I wonder if they realized the extent and how annoying it would be to the other members.

Personally, for the most part, I don't care if people advertise(or whatever you want to call it), this, that or the other thing. Just be upfront, and let us know whats up. If you would have done that, I have no doubt some of the members would have even given you some suggestions and helped in some way, but Instead, you seem to be irritating a few members.

I do take members points, that I put too much Post/Threads here per day.
From now on I will limited my Post/Threads to (Today News) plus up to 3 (Properly 0, 1 or 2) that I think members may like to discuss.

BTW. I am doing this, because I like this site (Wanted it to be a success), and it is belong to one of my best friend (Wizard of Odds/Michael Shackleford) for over 20 years.

Thanks.

Image Deleted by Mr Casino Games.

Good job taking advantage of your best friend to spam yourself all over the site he built. Go build your own site to get search engine credibility. The fact you are unaware of a current Jeopardy thread, that has been at the top of discussion for weeks, and you start your own just shows you don't care about anything site related other than your own personal promotional fulfillment uses.
You're out of control and not really getting much out of it anyway. Sorry things are so tough in the new casino games development world.

Quote: MaxPen

Good job taking advantage of your best friend to spam yourself all over the site he built. Go build your own site to get search engine credibility. The fact you are unaware of a current Jeopardy thread, that has been at the top of discussion for weeks, and you start your own just shows you don't care about anything site related other than your own personal promotional fulfillment uses.
You're out of control and not really getting much out of it anyway. Sorry things are so tough in the new casino games development world.

Screw any political discussions on here.

When WOV is threatened we all come together

Go Maxpen!

(You too Axel. You putting the finger right on point)

Quote: darkoz

Screw any political discussions on here.

When WOV is threatened we all come together

Go Maxpen!

(You too Axel. You putting the finger right on point)

Slow down, I'm not about to get on a bus anytime soon.😀

Quote: MaxPen

Slow down, I'm not about to get on a bus anytime soon.😀

Np. I just cancelled the one I ordered for you.

Quote: AxelWolf

It's right there front and center under recent threads, I think the fourth one down. I'm sorry you can't be bothered to simply look at the recent threads list. I'm not sure if it's the same for everyone, but when whenever I open WOV and then click on forums link the recent threads list come up loud and proud, front and center. I guess you may not notice that if you are not here to actually read the forum and post "normal" like most of us are.

Hi AxelWolf,

I know why I missed the JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY Thread.

Because I have Block that Thread sometime ago, as it was no interest to me, and just noticed it when you pointed it out to me (and I then unblock it and add the News to it). http://bit.ly/2ZVRd6k

Hope this clarified why I missed the JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY Thread.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Hi AxelWolf,

I know why I missed the JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY Thread.

Because I have Block that Thread sometime ago, as it was no interest to me, and just noticed it when you pointed it out to me (and I then unblock it and add the News to it). http://bit.ly/2ZVRd6k

Hope this clarified why I missed the JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY Thread.

You’ve only created 3 new threads today. Why the slowdown? I hope everything is ok.

Quote: michael99000

You’ve only created 3 new threads today. Why the slowdown? I hope everything is ok.

Hi michael99000,

All is OK.
I will just like to do the (Todays News threads) and upto 3 more threads (Properly 0, 1 or 2) per day, as I don't have too much time to do a lot of threads.

Thanks for Asking.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Hi michael99000,

All is OK.
I will just like to do the (Todays News threads) and upto 3 more threads per day, as I don't have too much time to do a lot of threads.

Thanks for Asking.

The ban hammer cometh.

Quote: michael99000

The ban hammer cometh.

Sory, I don't know what you are trying to say.

Quote: darkoz

Np. I just cancelled the one I ordered for you.

Whew, looks like I narrowly escaped a possible seizure.

Quote: RS

Post in threads that already exist. 1-in-6 of your posts are new threads.

If he's gone to putting everything in one thread, why worry about it? You block that thread if you don't like it. End of your problem.

As I see it, it isn't even necessary that he find every relevant thread, as long as he doesn't start multiple new ones every day.

Quote: rxwine

If he's gone to putting everything in one thread, why worry about it? You block that thread if you don't like it. End of your problem.

Hi rxwine,

You have a good point there.

P.S. I do that sometime, and if I don't like the author, I block him/her too.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Hi AxelWolf,

I know why I missed the JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY Thread.

Because I have Block that Thread sometime ago, as it was no interest to me, and just noticed it when you pointed it out to me (and I then unblock it and add the News to it). http://bit.ly/2ZVRd6k

Hope this clarified why I missed the JAMES HOLZHAUER ON JEOPARDY Thread.

Wait -- what the f...?????

You blocked a thread that was of no interest to you THEN YOU CREATED A THREAD ON THE SAME SUBJECT??????????

Quote: rxwine

If he's gone to putting everything in one thread, why worry about it? You block that thread if you don't like it. End of your problem.

As I see it, it isn't even necessary that he find every relevant thread, as long as he doesn't start multiple new ones every day.

Big surprise, he's made THREE NEW THREADS since my post. And that is him "slowing down". smh

Quote: RS

Wait -- what the f...?????

You blocked a thread that was of no interest to you THEN YOU CREATED A THREAD ON THE SAME SUBJECT??????????

Hi RS,

What I put up is Todays News.
That does not mean I like the SUBJECT.

BTW, I put-up a lot of Todays News, that does not mean I like all the SUBJECT.
I just want to put-up Todays News regardless if I like it or not (Otherwise it will be, News that I Like and not Todays News)

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Hi RS,

What I put up is Todays News.
That does not mean I like the SUBJECT.

BTW, I put-up a lot of Todays News, that does not mean I like all the SUBJECT.

So you start threads on subjects you do not like? That's some dedication right there.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Hi RS,

What I put up is Todays News.
That does not mean I like the SUBJECT.

BTW, I put-up a lot of Todays News, that does not mean I like all the SUBJECT.

What made you suddenly think the forum needed a new thread for each of these news items ?

And even if the mods aren’t going to stop you, I’d think multiple people expressing how annoying they are would.

Quote: RS

So you start threads on subjects you do not like? That's some dedication right there.

I like Reading Gaming News (I think some member here may like it too) and they may not like the subjects that I like, So I put up all subjects including the ones I don't like.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

I like Reading Gaming News (I think some member here may like it too) and they may not like the subjects that I like, So I put up all subjects including the ones I don't like.

And spam your links like a bad case of pigeon poop all over your "best friend's" site. You forgot to add that.

Quote: michael99000

What made you suddenly think the forum needed a new thread for each of these news items?

I did not say or think the forum needed a new thread for each of these news items.
I just Put a Thread/Post up, like any of the member here does.

So. I believe Stephen has heard you all. He's agreed to consolidate the news into a single daily thread, and limit his new threads otherwise.

I think, with those modifications, it's time to stop bashing him for,

wait for it,

adding gaming content to a gaming forum. So let's see how that goes for a bit.

Quote: beachbumbabs

So. I believe Stephen has heard you all. He's agreed to consolidate the news into a single daily thread, and limit his new threads otherwise.

I think, with those modifications, it's time to stop bashing him for,

wait for it,

adding gaming content to a gaming forum. So let's see how that goes for a bit.

Thanks beachbumbabs,

If members does not like the Todays News thread, please PM beachbumbabs.

If there is enough members that don't like the Todays News thread.
beachbumbabs can then PM me, and I will not do the Todays News thread any more.

Also PM beachbumbabs if you like the Todays News thread, so I know to do the Todays News thread or not

Thanks All.

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Thanks beachbumbabs,

If members does not like the Todays News thread, please PM beachbumbabs.

If there is enough members that don't like the Todays News thread.
beachbumbabs can then PM me, and I will not do the Todays News thread any more.

Also PM beachbumbabs if you like the Todays News thread, so I know to do the Todays News thread or not

Thanks All.

Stephen,

Be sure to either quote people in full (it's a rule here), or indicate you have excerpted their post, please. It was important to me to say the last thing in there (that you cut), which was, "let's see how it goes for a bit (with these modifications)". We may need to revisit this - and I need you more than anyone to know that. Thanks.

Posting stuff from what you can get from a daily email newsletter seems a little lame. Providing the email news website or signup link might be more appropriate.

I can post a few if members are looking for them.


ZCore13

Quote: beachbumbabs

Stephen,

Be sure to either quote people in full (it's a rule here), or indicate you have excerpted their post, please. It was important to me to say the last thing in there (that you cut), which was, "let's see how it goes for a bit (with these modifications)". We may need to revisit this - and I need you more than anyone to know that. Thanks.

Noted.
Has now quote in full.

"let's see how it goes for a bit".

Quote: MrCasinoGames

Thanks beachbumbabs,

If members does not like the Todays News thread, please PM beachbumbabs.

If there is enough members that don't like the Todays News thread.
beachbumbabs can then PM me, and I will not do the Todays News thread any more.

Also PM beachbumbabs if you like the Todays News thread, so I know to do the Todays News thread or not

Thanks All.

Hi All,

Gaming-News YES or NO. Click on Link to Vote: http://bit.ly/2ZYWbzu

P.S. The POLL is for one item per member only, and will end on the 11/May/2019.

Hi All,

Todays Gaming-News (One thread per Year) will start on the 12/May/2019.

For now you can get the (Todays Gaming-News) at this WoV's link (Gaming-News This-Week) : http://bit.ly/2Ylqkr5

This link will be update daily until the end of 11/May/2019