http://www.gamingindustrywire.com Gaming Industry News EN http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.gamingindustrywire.com support@nevistas.com http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71520US_Hotel_Occupancy_Up______Week_Ending_May___th_______.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71520US_Hotel_Occupancy_Up______Week_Ending_May___th_______.html In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy was up 0.1 percent to 62.7 percent, average daily rate rose 3.7 percent to US$109.93 and revenue per available room increased 3.8 percent to US$68.94. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:03:45 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71510Aristocrat_Signs_Agreement_to_Deliver_Content_to_European_Online_Gaming_Market.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71510Aristocrat_Signs_Agreement_to_Deliver_Content_to_European_Online_Gaming_Market.html A subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited has signed an agreement with NYX Gaming Group, allowing for the distribution of a number of Aristocrat slot titles to regulated European online gaming markets. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:17 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71504Pennsylvania_Gaming_Control_Board_Approves_SugarHouse_Casino_Expansion.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71504Pennsylvania_Gaming_Control_Board_Approves_SugarHouse_Casino_Expansion.html The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today unanimously approved the request by the operator of SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia to modify a previously approved-development plan of the facility. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:04:39 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71489Canadian_Hotel_Occupancy_Increases_Slightly_to_______For_Week_Ending____May_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71489Canadian_Hotel_Occupancy_Increases_Slightly_to_______For_Week_Ending____May_____.html In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy rose 0.9 percent to 64.5 percent, average daily rate was up 1.5 percent to CAD$130.11 and revenue per available room increased 2.4 percent to CAD$83.92. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:04:00 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71446Bloomberry_Resorts_and_Hotels_Selects_MICROS_Technology_for_Its_Solaire_Manila_Resort___Casino.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71446Bloomberry_Resorts_and_Hotels_Selects_MICROS_Technology_for_Its_Solaire_Manila_Resort___Casino.html 'With MICROS OPERA and MICROS Point of Sale, including the latest mobile technology, in addition to MICROS OPERA Materials Control, we are confident our management team and employees have the best tools available to provide an outstanding guest experience.' Wed, 15 May 2013 09:19:08 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71372Affinity_Gaming_Announces_Results_for_the_Three_Month_Period_Ended_March______________.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71372Affinity_Gaming_Announces_Results_for_the_Three_Month_Period_Ended_March______________.html Net revenue from continuing operations was $101.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to net revenue of $101.7 million in the first quarter of 2012, a decline of $0.7 million, or 0.6%. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2013 was $18.1 million, compared to $20.2 million in the first quarter of 2012, a decline of $2.0 million, or 10.1%. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:07:44 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71351Canadian_Occupancy__ADR__RevPAR___Week_Ending_May__th________PDF_Download_.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71351Canadian_Occupancy__ADR__RevPAR___Week_Ending_May__th________PDF_Download_.html 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. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:18:41 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71349US_Hotel_Occupancy_Down______Week_Ending_May__th_______.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71349US_Hotel_Occupancy_Down______Week_Ending_May__th_______.html In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy was down 0.6 percent to 62.7 percent, average daily rate rose 2.7 percent to US$110.14 and revenue per available room increased 2.1 percent to US$69.07. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:10:54 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71344MGM_To_Develop____Acre_Resort_in_Maryland.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71344MGM_To_Develop____Acre_Resort_in_Maryland.html MGM National Harbor, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), today filed a proposal for a license from the State of Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission to develop a world-class destination resort in Prince George's County. Fri, 10 May 2013 07:42:43 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71334Association_of_Gaming_Equipment_Manufacturers__AGEM__Releases_April______Index.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71334Association_of_Gaming_Equipment_Manufacturers__AGEM__Releases_April______Index.html In April 2013, the AGEM Index reported a month-to-month increase for the second consecutive month, with a composite score of 159.45 points, up 8.44 points, or 5.6 percent, when compared to March 2013. Thu, 9 May 2013 11:19:57 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71332Indian_Country_Online__The______Congress_Will_Explore_the_Future_of_the_Online_Industry_for_Indian_Country.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71332Indian_Country_Online__The______Congress_Will_Explore_the_Future_of_the_Online_Industry_for_Indian_Country.html Indian Country Online: The 2013 Congress will be held at the magnificent Pechanga Resort and Casino on June 3-4, 2013, in Temecula, California. Thu, 9 May 2013 11:05:34 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71331Canadian_Hotel_Occupancy_Increases______to_______For_Week_Ending___May_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71331Canadian_Hotel_Occupancy_Increases______to_______For_Week_Ending___May_____.html In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy rose 0.9 percent to 64.5 percent, average daily rate was up 1.5 percent to CAD$130.11 and revenue per available room increased 2.4 percent to CAD$83.92. Thu, 9 May 2013 11:03:58 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71327Casino_Enterprise_Management_Announces______International_Table_Games_Awards_Winners.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71327Casino_Enterprise_Management_Announces______International_Table_Games_Awards_Winners.html The annual awards contest, now in its second year, honors innovation in table games products. A select panel of judges was chosen to review the nomination materials and decide the winner in each category. Out of 30 nominations in six categories, six exceptional products emerged winners, with one top product selected from each category. Thu, 9 May 2013 10:47:33 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71307STR_Projects_Summer_Performance_Increase_For_The_U_S__Hotel_Industry.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71307STR_Projects_Summer_Performance_Increase_For_The_U_S__Hotel_Industry.html The summer season as defined by STR comprises June, July and August. When comparing against those three months combined in 2012, STR predicts occupancy for those three months will rise 1.0 percent to 70.0 percent, average daily rate will increase 4.4 percent to US$112.21 and revenue per available room will grow 5.4 percent to US$78.50. Thu, 9 May 2013 09:57:08 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article71304Iron_Chef_Masaharu_Morimoto_Set_to_Open_New_Restaurant_at_The_Mirage.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article71304Iron_Chef_Masaharu_Morimoto_Set_to_Open_New_Restaurant_at_The_Mirage.html Masaharu Morimoto, renowned Japanese chef and star of Food Network’s 'Iron Chef America,' will bring his passion for cooking to the Las Vegas Strip with the opening of Morimoto Las Vegas, a new Japanese restaurant at The Mirage. Thu, 9 May 2013 08:31:51 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71278International_Arrivals_and_Nights_to_Europe_for_the_First_Months_of______Point_to_a_Slower_but_Continued_Growth.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71278International_Arrivals_and_Nights_to_Europe_for_the_First_Months_of______Point_to_a_Slower_but_Continued_Growth.html The European Travel Commission (ETC) announced that the first quarterly report on European Tourism in 2013 - Trends & Prospects has just been published. International arrivals and nights to Europe for the first months of 2013 point to a slower, but continued growth for most of the reporting destinations. As 2012 was a strong year for tourism, Europe’s modest upward trend confirms the health of its tourism sector against overall economic turmoil. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:06:56 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71249American_Gaming_Systems_R___AGS__Completes_Successful_Field_Trial_at_Treasure_Chest_Casino.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71249American_Gaming_Systems_R___AGS__Completes_Successful_Field_Trial_at_Treasure_Chest_Casino.html AGS announced that it has completed a successful field trial of its Roadrunner platform and its GT5000 cabinet at Boyd Gaming Corporation's Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner, Louisiana. Tue, 7 May 2013 08:18:54 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71247Internet_Wagering_Highlighted_at_the______East_Coast_Gaming_Congress___Hospitality_Forum.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71247Internet_Wagering_Highlighted_at_the______East_Coast_Gaming_Congress___Hospitality_Forum.html New Jersey is set to be one of the pioneers in offering Internet wagering, so the entire global online gaming industry will be tuned in to the 17th annual East Coast Gaming Congress & Hospitality Forum, where the future of this new endeavor will be charted and discussed. Tue, 7 May 2013 08:09:13 EST http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71238IGT_Drives_Game_Changing_Innovations_at_Southern_Gaming_Summit.html http://www.gamingindustrywire.com/article71238IGT_Drives_Game_Changing_Innovations_at_Southern_Gaming_Summit.html Hosting an offering of convergent gaming solutions across multiple platforms with a comprehensive land-based, mobile, online and social gaming portfolio, International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) will present its global reach in gaming at the Southern Gaming Summit (SGS) in Biloxi, Mississippi on May 7-9, 2013. Tue, 7 May 2013 07:49:10 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71234____Room_JW_Marriott_Hotel_and_Casino_To_Open______in_Turks_and_Caicos.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71234____Room_JW_Marriott_Hotel_and_Casino_To_Open______in_Turks_and_Caicos.html The property will be operated by Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) under a long-term agreement with DesarrollosHotelco Turks and Caicos Ltd., a group made up of prominent regional investors. Tue, 7 May 2013 07:37:40 EST