Gaming America: The Week on Wednesday
The Week on Wednesday: September 28, 2022
Welcome back to?Gaming America’s newsletter in which we give you the top gaming industry stories from the Americas.
Another wonderful week for the world of gaming. The progress of responsible gaming took a huge step after a number of the nation's major operators decided to begin working together to implement the first industry-led standards. Next, the full shortlist for the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2022 was announced in anticipation of the big show on October 10. Finally, after a year of work, Bally's has finally closed on its $148m purchase of the Tropicana Las Vegas.
Leading online gambling operators agree on responsible gaming standards
The largest online gambling operators, including MGM Resorts International , Bally’s Corporation , BetMGM , DraftKings Inc. , Entain and FanDuel have come together to agree upon the first industry-led responsible gaming standards. This announcement coincides with September being designated as ‘Responsible Gaming Education Month’ by the American Gaming Association. Read the full article here .
The full Shortlist for the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2022 is now available
After months of anticipation the full Shortlist for the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas is now available to read. The Global Gaming Awards are the most trusted and prestigious awards in the industry, due to the strict rules and procedures put in place throughout the shortlisting and voting processes. Every company and individual is nominated for a reason which is available to read in the official Shortlist magazine. Read the full article here.
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Bally's closes $148m Tropicana Las Vegas purchase deal from GLPI, PENN Entertainment
Bally’s Corporation ?has completed its previously announced purchase agreement of the Tropicana Las Vegas: Final Farewell from Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) and PENN Entertainment, Inc. The company acquired the non-land assets of the property for $148m. Of the total purchase amount, GLPI will walk away with close to $145m in cash after expenses and fees. Read the full article here .?
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