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Chris Sieroty Gaming Guru - Page 9Joingo helps casinos target a mobile audience13 August 2013
It’s all about mobile marketing. For casinos to successfully reach their customers with players’ club rewards or special offers, it is more important these days to target them through mobile marketing instead of direct mail. Joingo LLC, a San Jose, Calif.-based technology company with offices in Las Vegas ... (read more)
Wynn Resort project sets off squabble in Massachusetts12 August 2013
Carlo DeMaria Jr., mayor of Everett, Mass., on Friday accused Boston Mayor Thomas Menino of attempting to “bully” his city and state gaming officials to gain political advantage for Suffolk Downs’s bid to win a casino license. “It is no secret that Mayor Menino, a man I hold a deep respect for, holds a great deal of power and influence,” DeMaria said in prepared remarks. ... (read more)
Full House Resorts continues expansion, rebranding12 August 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Full House Resorts, Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ expectations, as the company continues to expand its casinos in Indiana and Mississippi, as well as rebrand itself into a “locals-oriented” regional casino company. The Las Vegas-based gaming ... (read more)
Wynn to donate $25 million to support vision research12 August 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Steve Wynn will donate $25 million to the University of Iowa to support its Institute for Vision Research. The gift, which was announced Thursday during a meeting of the state board of regents meeting in Ames, will be used to accelerate progress toward cures for rare, inherited retinal diseases. ... (read more)
Full House Resorts continues expansion, rebranding9 August 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Full House Resorts, Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ expectations, as the company continues to expand its casinos in Indiana and Mississippi, as well as rebrand itself into a “locals-oriented” regional casino company. The Las Vegas-based gaming ... (read more)
Global Cash Access posts quarterly profit, signs Scientific Games deal7 August 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Global Cash Access Holdings Inc., parent company of Global Cash Access Inc., earned $6.67 million, or 10 cents a share, for the second quarter, compared with $6.86 million, or 11 cents a share, for the same period last year, the company said Tuesday. Las Vegas-based Global Cash Access provides ... (read more)
Delaware doubles number of locations taking NFL bets6 August 2013
Delaware is doubling down on sports betting. The state’s lottery is more than doubling the number of retailers, restaurants and taverns where bets on NFL games can be placed this upcoming season. Gamblers will be able to bet at 66 outlets. Last year, Delaware expanded sports betting beyond the state’s ... (read more)
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas reports $25.2 million quarterly loss5 August 2013
LAS VEGAS -- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas reported a quarterly loss Friday, as modest revenue gains across the board were not enough to offset a 20 percent decline in casino revenues. The $3.9 billion Strip resort said it lost $25.2 million in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $18.7 million in the year-ago quarter. ... (read more)
William Hill profits grow as investment in Nevada, Delaware pays off5 August 2013
LAS VEGAS -- William Hill plc, which operates sports books, mobile betting apps and kiosks in Nevada, said Friday its U.S. operations posted a modest profit for the first six months of the year. Its Las Vegas-based William Hill U.S. bookmaking business, which also handles risk management for the Delaware lottery, reported earnings of $917,871 for the 26 weeks ended July 2. ... (read more)
Does daily fantasy sports blur the line between fantasy and gambling?2 August 2013
Sports fans are wagering thousands of dollars on the performance of professional athletes each day online, and it is all perfectly legal. Known as daily fantasy sports, the games are part of an exemption to federal law banning online gambling. In daily fantasy sports, winners aren’t determined by the outcome of a single game or the performance of a single player. ... (read more)
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