Gaming Industry Wire

WebScapes Empower Meeting Planners with Additional Information and Offer Suppliers Added Opportunities to Showcase Locations - More

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy ended the week with a 4.6-percent increase to 57.7 percent. Average daily rate dropped 1.9 percent to finish the week at US$97.80. Revenue per available room for the week was up 2.6 percent to US$56.44. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 3.8 percent to 56.9 percent. Average daily rate was up 3.4 percent to finish the week at CAD$125.91. Revenue per available room for the week jumped 7.5 percent to CAD$71.69. - More

You know that limited budgets for marketing and other key areas make your job more difficult. And on top of that, you’re often forced to add excessive responsibilities to your plate. But just because your hotel is running on a limited budget, and your schedule is crammed full, doesn’t mean you can’t have a dynamic and effective ... - More

The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at Temple University/Harrisburg Campus in Strawberry Square at 303 Walnut Street and will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the 2nd floor Lecture Hall (Room 246/248). - More

In today's gaming industry, there are three software concerns at the gaming device level. First, there is not an accepted standard for validating machine software at the machine, second, multiple versions of the game authentication terminal are being used for verification, and third, there is not a common or recommended method for validating fil... - More

The Hotel Industry Pulse Index (HIP) posted a slight recovery in February, according to economic research firm e-forecasting.com in conjunction with STR. After edging down 0.5 percent in January, HIP improved 1.3 percent in February. - More

As we enter 2010, words like, 'economic downturn' and 'recession' are still lingering in everyone’s minds. The service industry among others was significantly impacted by the events commencing in the fall of 2008 and unfortunately, hotel spas were not immune. Hotel spa operators reported that they began to feel the impacts of the economic... - More

1,290-room Convention Property Implements eBooker Online Reservations and EZYield.com Rate Optimization; Increases Online Visibility 184 Percent to Sell More Rooms and Services - More

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) today announced that the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (CCC) approved the settlement agreement between the Company and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) under which the Company will sell its 50% ownership interest in the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and related leased land in Atlantic City. - More