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Uruguay's President meets Cipriani as Punta del Este resort construction restarts

President Yamandú Orsi held separate meetings with the resort's developer and Maldonado's Mayor days after work restarted on the long-delayed hotel and casino project.

1 min read • Aug 26 • By Milagros del Priore

Appointments Casino + 2 more

Games Valley names first Americas director

Former Aristocrat and Pariplay executive Jorge L Morales will lead the company's expansion across the Americas.

2 min read • Aug 26 • By Keih Ma

Land Based Appointments + 3 more

Mike Heavner promoted to GM of Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota

The Minnesota venue is currently owned and operated by the Prairie Island Indian Community, featuring over 1,700 slot, video poker and video keno machines as well as 40 table games.

2 min read • Aug 25 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Chubut legislature demands court update on Esquel casino closure

Chubut's Chamber of Deputies has ordered the province's top court to detail the legal status of a shuttered casino operator's assets, as laid off workers continue waiting for severance payments.

2 min read • Aug 25 • By Milagros del Priore

Appointments Casino + 4 more

York Scheunemann unveiled as Zeal's new VP of Games

Scheunemann reportedly stepped into this role in June but has now been formally announced as he looks to spearhead Zeal's games growth.

1 min read • Aug 25 • By Will Underwood

Financial Land Based + 4 more

New Jersey Lottery debuting new Jon Bon Jovi-themed scratch-offs in October

The $5 scratch-off tickets will provide opportunities to win cash prizes of up to $200,000 and are set to be made available at New Jersey Lottery retailers statewide beginning October 5.

1 min read • Aug 24 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Encore Boston Harbor workers vote 97% to authorize strike

Over 1,300 Encore Boston Harbor workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 and Unite Here Local 26 have overwhelmingly authorized a strike.

1 min read • Aug 24 • By Layla Victoria

Casino Slots + 1 more

Slot industry pioneer and Merkur Founder Paul Gauselmann dies aged 91

Merkur Founder Paul Gauselmann leaves behind a nearly seven-decade career legacy that helped shape Germany’s gaming machine industry and build one of Europe’s leading gambling groups.

1 min read • Aug 21 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Construction resumes at Cipriani's San Rafael hotel-casino in Punta del Este

Grupo Cipriani and construction workers' union reached an agreement to return more than 600 workers to the stalled San Rafael project in Punta del Este.

2 min read • Aug 21 • By Milagros del Priore