Gaming Industry Wire

Pent-up Demand Also Leads to Lower Look-to-Books as Consumers Return to Booking - More

The U.S. Hotel Industry Leading Indicator, or HIL, increased 0.2 percent during July after going down 0.5 percent during June, according to research firm e-forecasting.com in conjunction with Smith Travel Research. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 10.6 percent to 60.1 percent. Average daily rate rose 2.4 percent to US$96.50. Revenue per available room increased 13.2 percent to US$57.98. - More

Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. - More

International tourist arrivals are estimated to have grown by 7% in the first half of 2010. While growth was modest in April as a consequence of the closure of European airspace following the eruption of a volcano in Iceland, results were strong in May (+10%) and June (+8%). Data available for July indicates that growth is set to continue at a s... - More

Mobile Lotteries in Emerging Markets Dominate Short Term Growth While Deregulation of Remote Gambling Also Key to Future Expansion - More

In year-over-year measurements, the Canadian hotel industry’s occupancy was up 6.6 percent to 74.6 percent. Average daily rate increased 1.4 percent to CAD$129.11. Revenue per available room for the week rose 8.0 percent to CAD$96.34. - More

The wide range of leading gaming operators with which Virgin Casino has partnered allows the Company to select the best games available on the market, and as such it has become the natural home for players that want instant play (non download) online slot games. - More

Legislators from three New England states will be among those participating in a panel discussion at the inaugural New England Gaming Summit, set for September 20-21 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. The event is attracting a broad mix of policymakers, industry leaders, grass-roots organizations, civic groups, analysts, attorneys and others wi... - More

Tropicana Entertainment has named Phil Fortino Vice President and head of human resources. Fortino, who until recently owned and managed Global Work/Life Solutions, a human resources consulting firm, will report to CEO Scott C. Butera. - More