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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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Konami Gaming, Inc. Awarded Gaming-Related Vendor License in the United Arab Emirates
Global casino entertainment and technology developer to serve key emerging market LAS VEGAS, July 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Konami Gaming, Inc. announced successful completion of Gaming-Related Vendor Licensing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a key emerging market for commercial gaming. Konami Gaming is among the first in the industry to be awarded a Gaming-Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent entity of the UAE Federal Government with exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all UAE commercial gaming activities. A leading global provider of casino games and casino management systems, Konami has been awarded official license to serve the UAE's developing gaming market with its award-winning products and services. "Since Konami Gaming's inception, our global growth has been achieved with an unwavering commitment to compliance. As the United Arab Emirates expands its economy to the regulated commercial gaming space, Konami is dedicated to supporting this market with the same integrity, innovation, and excellence we bring to all 431 gaming jurisdictions we serve worldwide," said Tom Jingoli, president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. For a quarter century, casino players have enjoyed Konami Gaming's slot machines for the Class III gaming space, in which game outcomes are determined by random number generators (RNG). The company has since expanded its world-famous casino entertainment to online gaming and a variety of central determination market sectors. Additionally, Konami Gaming has spent over 20 years delivering its industry-leading SYNKROS® casino management system to some of the largest and most diverse gaming destinations on earth, with ultra-reliable 99.99% uptime. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc., please visit About Konami Gaming, Inc. Konami Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based subsidiary of KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION (TSE: 9766). The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of casino games and technology for the global gaming market. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc. or the SYNKROS® casino management system, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Tashina LazcanoDirector of Marketing & Communications702.419.6025lazcano0609@
CTV News
18 hours ago
- CTV News
Calgary man charged with robbing northeast casino
Police vehicles at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Calgary on Thursday, April 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh A Calgary man in facing charges in connection with the robbery of a northeast casino. The robbery happened at Pure Casino Calgary on Meridian Road N.E. at 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. Police say a man wearing a medical mask as a disguise approached the cash counter and demanded money, saying he was armed. The employee complied and the suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. While investigating the robbery, police received an anonymous tip that led them to identify a suspect. The accused, a 32-year-old Calgary man, faces multiple charges including two counts of robbery. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 30. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Travel Weekly
19 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Accor to manage TI-Treasure Island Resort, its first Vegas property
French hospitality giant Accor is making its Las Vegas debut, signing a franchise deal to operate the 2,884-room TI-Treasure Island Las Vegas Hotel & Casino under its Handwritten Collection brand. In addition to being the company's first Las Vegas flag, the property will become Accor's largest hotel globally when it officially joins its portfolio later this year. Under the franchise partnership, Treasure Island will have access to Accor's global distribution network and its ALL loyalty program, which currently has more than 100 million members worldwide. According to Accor, the property will retain signature amenities like complimentary valet and self-parking services. The Las Vegas Strip resort features 10 dining venues, eight bars and lounges and 90,000 square feet of casino space and is also home to the long-running Cirque du Soleil show Mystere. The hotel, which recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation, connects directly to Fashion Show Las Vegas mall. "Treasure Island has long held a special place in the story of Las Vegas, and I am certain that Accor and Handwritten Collection will further enrich its legacy and attract new generations of guests and visitors," said Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin in a statement. Accor debuted its Handwritten Collection soft brand, which plays in the midscale space, in 2023. The collection currently has 25 hotels, with Treasure Island marking the brand's second U.S. property, following the signing of the Hotel Stratford in San Francisco last year.
Skift
21 hours ago
- Business
- Skift
Accor's First Las Vegas Property Will Be Its Largest
Accor gets just 5% of its revenue from the U.S. and it wants more. We may see more European and Asian hospitality brands doing deals to gain a presence in Vegas. Accor will enter the Las Vegas market for the first time by adding Treasure Island, a 2,884-room resort and casino on the Strip. The French hotel giant said Wednesday that the hotel will be its largest worldwide when it officially joins the network later this year. Accor's franchise deal with casino owner Phil Ruffin marks the company's first foothold in Las Vegas. The hotel group's ALL loyalty progra
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Rush Street Gaming Taps Scott Lokke to Lead Rivers Casino Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2025-- Rush Street Gaming today announced the appointment of Scott Lokke as general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Scott Lokke has been named general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia by Rush Street Gaming. A gaming executive with more than 30 years of casino and hotel experience, Lokke joins the Philadelphia team from Cleveland, where he most recently served as senior vice president and general manager of JACK Cleveland Casino. He spent the past decade with JACK Entertainment and the 12 years prior with Caesars Entertainment. 'Having worked in Cleveland, Las Vegas and other major metropolitan areas, Scott is highly qualified to lead the Philly team,' said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rush Street Gaming. 'His achievements in gaming operations, combined with his hospitality expertise in restaurants and entertainment, uniquely position him to build on Rivers' success.' Lokke's career in the hospitality industry began at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Starwood Hotels directing food and beverage operations, followed by roles at Harrah's casinos in St. Louis and Kansas City. He then advanced to vice president of hospitality enterprise shared services with Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas before ultimately taking on leadership positions in Cleveland. As a senior property leader, Lokke excels in exceptional guest service, operational leadership, community involvement and Team Member engagement. 'I'm thrilled to build on the strong foundation the team already has in place,' said Lokke. 'I'm committed to leading the team in delivering exceptional experiences, results and engagement. It's truly my honor to be part of this team.' Lokke is a graduate of Park University in Kansas City, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. In recent years, he served on the boards of the Downtown Cleveland Improvement Corporation, the Cleveland Group Planning Commission and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. ABOUT RUSH STREET GAMING Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and currently operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; Portsmouth, Virginia; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos have been voted a 'Best Place to Work' or 'Top Workplace' by their team members. Rush Street Gaming affiliates also developed and previously operated the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Canada. View source version on CONTACT: MEDIA Jeff Shurilla For Rivers Casino Philadelphia [email protected] 215-764-2376 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CASINO/GAMING ENTERTAINMENT SOURCE: Rivers Casino Philadelphia Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/23/2025 11:48 AM/DISC: 07/23/2025 11:48 AM
