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Latest news

Deadwood, South Dakota as gaming tax revenue gets reassigned

South Dakota Shifts More Gaming Tax Revenue to Deadwood 

The shift responds to long-running local appeals for more funds to support the city’s preservation-led economic model. 

Taiwan city as money laundering scheme through Macau casinos discovered
Taiwanese Uncovers $9 Billion Laundering Scheme Through Macau Casinos

They charged 10 people after investigators traced a money laundering scheme that converted mainland China proceeds into apparent winnings.

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Missouri slot-like machine enforcement
Missouri Files Charges Against Unlicensed Video Gambling Machine Owner

She alleges the store operated unlicensed video gambling machines that accepted wagers and paid out winnings on-site.

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Macau tourism on the rise
Macau Tourism Rebounds with Record February Visitor Numbers

Same-day visits led the gain, increasing 41.8% to 2.68 million, while overnight arrivals rose 18.8% to about 1.50 million. 

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Podcasts


Art Manteris

Legendary Sports Book Operator and Author, “The Bookie”

This week we sit down with Andrew Cardno, co-founder and chief technology officer at Quick Custom Intelligence, to talk about Andrew’s globetrotting career, the growth of analytics in gaming and QCI’s reunion with VizExplorer last year.

Steve Perskie

Former State Senator and Chairman, New Jersey Casino Control Commission, Atlantic Count.

Atlantic City was a mess int he 1960s. Visitors were avoiding the town because of run-down hotels, the growth of air travel, and increasing crime. Steve Perskie was an assemblyman in the New Jersey state legislature and was joined by a group of city businessmen seeking a solution.


Mark Wayman

Executive Recruiter and “Godfather of Las Vegas” 

This week’s episode features Mark Wayman, an executive recruiter known as the “Godfather of Las Vegas,” to talk about recruiting at the highest levels in gaming, best practices from both candidates and companies, and the state of the job market in 2026.  




Company News

IGSA, July 1

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Expanse Studios, July 1

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Industry Voices

Renova
Service focused: How Renova is redefining gaming hardware support

Louis Pine, chief marketing officer at Renova Technology, explains how a specialty repair and logistics partner with deep technical insight is helping manufacturers protect revenue while shaping the next generation of gaming hardware.

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Brand View: Breaking down barriers — the business case for omnichannel gaming

Following a milestone omnichannel game launch, Zoe Ebling, vice president of interactive at global gaming supplier AGS, discusses the tangible benefits delivered by a unified approach.

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Gotham’s Big Gamble

New York regulators have approved three full-scale casinos in New York City: two in Queens and one in the Bronx.

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Unfinnished Business: ATG’s Plan to Revive Racing

Competition will flood Finland’s open iGaming market in 2027. Hippos ATG plans to be strong out of the gate.

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Sum of the Parts

The combination of Atlantic City-based SOSH Architects and the hospitality experts at WATG is creating one of the most powerful design firms in gaming.

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Nips, Tucks, Dollars & Cents

How to navigate casino expansions and renovations in a shaky economic environment.

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Back to the Barricades?

A change in administrations in Washington is always an unsettling time for the country, with new leadership installed in all federal departments. For American Indians, the changes can often result in better service and more focus on what the tribes truly require.

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State to State

No “one size fits all’ when it comes to tribal gaming

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Top Contenders Named for Indiana Casino Relocation Study

The study finds downtown Indianapolis and northeast Indiana leading the race for casino relocation.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated Promotes Michael Meagher

Meagher takes on top gaming role after serving as vice president of gaming operations.

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