Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2014 News


Inside Gaming: Slot makers betting on video-game element to lure millennials
1 Jun 2015
The passage of a bill that legalizes skill-based slot games in Nevada could be a "monumental moment" for the state's casino industry, according to Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Executive Director Marcus Prater.
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Adelson adds CEO of Sands China to his job description
26 Jan 2015
In a statement Friday from the company’s Sands China Ltd., Sheldon Adelson, the 81-year-old billionaire and company founder, will replace Edward Tracy, whose retirement was announced in an SEC filing this week.
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Scientific Games officially appoints Haddrill as executive vice chairman
11 Dec 2014
In a filing with Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, Scientific Games said Richard Haddrill, 61, was given a three-year contract.
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Web gaming backers face bleak prospects after election, analysts say
6 Nov 2014
With Republicans taking control of the U.S. Senate and gaining a larger majority in the House of Representatives, various federal bills to legalize, tax and regulate aspects of Internet gaming have little chance of surfacing.
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Inside Gaming: Smoking ban the least of worries in Macau gambling
27 Oct 2014
The Chinese gaming enclave has experienced four straight months of gaming revenue declines. A fifth monthly drop is expected when October’s numbers are counted.
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Revenue down, but profits up for Las Vegas Sands Corp.
16 Oct 2014
Las Vegas Sands told investors its net income for the third quarter was $671.7 million, compared with $626.7 million in the same quarter a year ago.
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Amaya Gaming CEO garners limelight of online gaming
13 Oct 2014
Amaya Gaming Group CEO David Baazov engineered the $4.9 billion acquisition this summer of online gaming giant PokerStars.
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TV shows, movies again the main theme at G2E
13 Oct 2014
“Mad Men,” “The Flintstones,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Friends,” “Wonder Woman,” The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “The Jetsons,” “Austin Powers,” “Duck Dynasty” and “Gremlins” were among the licensed brands prominently displayed in a slot machine format.
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With pig farms gone, Adelson smells success in Meadowlands
8 Oct 2014
Sheldon Adelson’s interest in New Jersey was part of his keynote discussion at the Global Gaming Expo last week, although the comments were overshadowed by his verbal beatdown against the legalization of Internet gaming.
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Global Cash CEO says Multimedia Games deal a class apart
3 Oct 2014
The deal is not like any of the other high-profile gaming equipment-sector consolidations discussed this week at the Global Gaming Expo.
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Adelson reiterates his opposition to Internet gaming
2 Oct 2014
In a full-throated beat-down, Adelson, 81, enumerated all the reasons why he opposes the legalization of Internet gaming.
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NFL fantasy leagues, other products drive sports wagering
2 Oct 2014
The interest in sports wagering is growing and handles at Nevada’s legal sports books are increasing as mobile gaming becomes more popular.
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Slots still seen as attractive part of casino mix
2 Oct 2014
The slot machine manufacturing industry believes it is still relevant in a casino world in which revenue from nongaming elements has increased its overall influence.
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Gaming's $240 billion impact noted; Murren eyes fantasy sports
1 Oct 2014
MGM Resorts International Chairman Jim Murren said he was considering an investment into fantasy sports leagues because of their growing popularity.
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NetEnt wins Digital Gaming Innovation of the Year at Global Gaming Awards
1 Oct 2014
This award celebrates the passion, expertise and creativity of the very best the online arena has to offer.
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