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June 8th, 2026 at 4:24:15 PM
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 8 June 2026
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Casinos Generate Nearly $170 Million in May, Down 3.7%
Maryland (results) - Patrick Herron, Moco Show - Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $169.99 million in revenue in May 2026, down 3.7% compared to May 2025. Through the first 11 months of Fiscal Year 2026, casino revenue totaled $1.77 billion, down 1.6%, state contributions reached $763.1 million, a 1.1% decrease. MGM National Harbor generated $69.8 million, down 7.3%, Live! $62.1 million, down 2.7%, Horseshoe $15.5 million, up 2.3%, Ocean Downs $9.4 million, up 7.3%, Hollywood Casino $7.9 million, down 3.8%, and Rocky Gap Casino $5.0 million, up 1.8% from May 2025. https://tinyurl.com/yf6s8t99
Ainsworth license renewed, no adverse findings
Wisconsin (Indian gaming) - Ben Blaschke, CDC Gaming - Australian slot machine supplier Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) on Friday said the Forest County Potawatomi Gaming Commission in Wisconsin has renewed its license and found no adverse impact to its regulatory suitability stemming from an investigation into its parent company Novomatic in Austria. https://tinyurl.com/hch23s8z
All-Sources Handle on Belmont Stakes Dips; Card Rises
New York (racing) - Karen M. Johnson, Blood-Horse News - The 158th Belmont Stakes (G1) day June 6 saw $116,077,378 in all-sources handle on its 14-race card, up 14%... This year's attendance of 46,128 was only slightly below last year's announced crowd of 46,243. https://tinyurl.com/3wxaskjy
Gaming seen entering “The Slow Lane”
Asia (Macau) - GGRAsia - Macau’s casino industry is expected to post a slower growth trajectory in the second half of 2026 and in the coming years, amid tougher comparison bases, “limited room for surprises” regarding upward demand, and rising capital expenditure, all weighing on earnings and free cash flow, suggested a new report from brokerage CLSA. In a note titled “Back to the Slow Lane”, analyst Jeffrey Kiang said Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth was likely to moderate, prompting the brokerage to trim its 2026 market forecast by 1 percent. https://tinyurl.com/yj5j5jyx
Bill requiring sports betting statements heads to governor
New York (sports) - Brad Senkiw, Covers - https://tinyurl.com/32h86h34
UK gambling industry generated £4.5 billion in Q4 2025
Europe (UK) - Kathryn Evans, iGaming Business - https://tinyurl.com/4yfh65ss
Knights survive Hurricanes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Case Keefer, The Sun - https://tinyurl.com/2fbpn4cx
Stanley Cup to join Brady’s Super Bowl rings at exhibit
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/ye9nsu4h
Proposed deals could impact casino workers
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mtv6kk2v
Rio eliminates resort fees for group bookings
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/yc6d5y8p
Poker Returns to Palms for First Time in 12 Years
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Sean Chaffin, Card Player Magazine - https://tinyurl.com/y5vmzvc9
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 8 June 2026
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Casinos Generate Nearly $170 Million in May, Down 3.7%
Maryland (results) - Patrick Herron, Moco Show - Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $169.99 million in revenue in May 2026, down 3.7% compared to May 2025. Through the first 11 months of Fiscal Year 2026, casino revenue totaled $1.77 billion, down 1.6%, state contributions reached $763.1 million, a 1.1% decrease. MGM National Harbor generated $69.8 million, down 7.3%, Live! $62.1 million, down 2.7%, Horseshoe $15.5 million, up 2.3%, Ocean Downs $9.4 million, up 7.3%, Hollywood Casino $7.9 million, down 3.8%, and Rocky Gap Casino $5.0 million, up 1.8% from May 2025. https://tinyurl.com/yf6s8t99
Ainsworth license renewed, no adverse findings
Wisconsin (Indian gaming) - Ben Blaschke, CDC Gaming - Australian slot machine supplier Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) on Friday said the Forest County Potawatomi Gaming Commission in Wisconsin has renewed its license and found no adverse impact to its regulatory suitability stemming from an investigation into its parent company Novomatic in Austria. https://tinyurl.com/hch23s8z
All-Sources Handle on Belmont Stakes Dips; Card Rises
New York (racing) - Karen M. Johnson, Blood-Horse News - The 158th Belmont Stakes (G1) day June 6 saw $116,077,378 in all-sources handle on its 14-race card, up 14%... This year's attendance of 46,128 was only slightly below last year's announced crowd of 46,243. https://tinyurl.com/3wxaskjy
Gaming seen entering “The Slow Lane”
Asia (Macau) - GGRAsia - Macau’s casino industry is expected to post a slower growth trajectory in the second half of 2026 and in the coming years, amid tougher comparison bases, “limited room for surprises” regarding upward demand, and rising capital expenditure, all weighing on earnings and free cash flow, suggested a new report from brokerage CLSA. In a note titled “Back to the Slow Lane”, analyst Jeffrey Kiang said Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth was likely to moderate, prompting the brokerage to trim its 2026 market forecast by 1 percent. https://tinyurl.com/yj5j5jyx
Bill requiring sports betting statements heads to governor
New York (sports) - Brad Senkiw, Covers - https://tinyurl.com/32h86h34
UK gambling industry generated £4.5 billion in Q4 2025
Europe (UK) - Kathryn Evans, iGaming Business - https://tinyurl.com/4yfh65ss
Knights survive Hurricanes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Case Keefer, The Sun - https://tinyurl.com/2fbpn4cx
Stanley Cup to join Brady’s Super Bowl rings at exhibit
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/ye9nsu4h
Proposed deals could impact casino workers
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mtv6kk2v
Rio eliminates resort fees for group bookings
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/yc6d5y8p
Poker Returns to Palms for First Time in 12 Years
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Sean Chaffin, Card Player Magazine - https://tinyurl.com/y5vmzvc9
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
June 8th, 2026 at 4:24:31 PM
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ABOUT GAME
WHAT'S THE STORY?
For centuries, mankind has journeyed underground in search of buried treasure. Keeping up with age-old tradition, Forge of Fortunes sees you delve into the rocky abyss, armed with a quarry of tools, your job is to separate the sought-after gold clusters from unwanted lumps of coal.
Where’s a trusty pickaxe when you need one?
FEATURES
Set on a unique and captivating 3x1 set of reels, the game tasks you with matching three gold symbols repeatedly until you achieve the maximum smelted prize.
If this is achieved, the game will trigger Forging Re-Spins and players have the potential to multiply their bet by x2500!
Don’t let the lack of reels in the game fool you! Players are likely to find themselves with more spins than expected just from their initial bet with the help of the Forging Re-Spins.
There’s an in-game modifier where a flashing red light indicates an ‘extra life’ by restarting the Re-Spins.
However, if the player experiences a losing spin, they are given another chance but are knocked lower on the conveyor belt. Said conveyor belt displays cash values.
Gold is the goal... https://www.playngo.com/games/forge-of-fortunes
*** ABOUT 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™: INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. https://bit.ly/3tLVLM8
One deck, 3-Hands, 3-Times the fun! Introducing the latest great game from Play’n GO 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™!
3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ is an exciting form of poker where you play 3-Hands at once instead of one, giving you 3-Chances to beat the Dealer!
Not only that, but having 3-Hands played form one deck gives you a better idea of the odds of completing any of your three hands... 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
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