Vegas Inc – Saturation has arrived in the gaming industry and except for a few outposts — namely the state of Texas — there aren’t many places in the United States where a player can’t drive three hours or less to get to a casino, a panel of gaming industry executives concluded in a wide-ranging panel on industry issues. “New England is saturated,” said Penn National Gaming President Tim Wilmott. “The market is crowded in Ohio. It’s a little underserved in Florida.” So what does that mean for companies in the business? Panelists said it means growth will occur by…

Forbes – The poker world has pushed for federal legislation in the several years following the introduction of the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) – the bill that effectively made it illegal for US banks to accept deposits from online poker sites due to the implied likelihood of money laundering.  The group’s hope is that a uniform, regulated environment would dissipate any fears created by the UIGEA’s passage, and that players, online poker sites and banks can work and play together with confidence. But just how close is that dream to becoming a reality? And how bumpy has the road…

iGaming Business – Online payment processor Skrill, a partner of numerous sportsbetting companies, has launched Skrill iT, a new service designed to cut money transfer fees in half and allow expatriates around the world to send more money home. Skrill iT will be accessible in more than 200 countries to senders and receivers, with money transfers available in 40 different currencies. The service will allow users to use an email address to send money securely via the internet. The money is received instantly and can be transferred to a bank account or withdrawn from over 1.9 million ATMs around the…

iGaming Business – According to a study by market research company Mintel, women are more likely to partake in casual gaming on a mobile device than men. The study claims that 27% of women said they play mobile casual games, compared to 24% of men. Games such as Candy Crush Saga, the world’s most popular app game, have helped contribute to the ongoing rise in mobile gaming. While women are proving to be the heavier users of mobile games, 13% of men say they are hardcore gamers in comparison to just 6% of women. In addition, 24% of men admitted…

iGaming Business – UK bookmaker Ladbrokes has confirmed it is to place its multi-million pound advertising account up for review. According to marketing website The Drum, the account has been held by SapientNitro since it was appointed lead creative agency in July 2011. SapientNitro is believed to have been invited to re-pitch for the account, but neither the marketing agency nor Ladbrokes would confirm this. Under the leadership of SapientNitro, Ladbrokes has enjoyed a range of success in its multi-channel advertising efforts. SapientNitro developed the ‘Game On’ campaign, featuring Italian football commentator Tiziano Crudeli and UK football television pundit Chris…

Indian Country Today Media Network – Ever wonder how many slot machines there are in all of Africa? Parking spots at the only legal casino in Malaysia? Electronic bingo games in Central America? The answers: 30,297; 7,289; and 154, respectively. Those, and many more intriguing numbers—including estimates of revenue, where available, by country and region—are included in the 2013 edition of Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac. It’s the seventh edition of this international guidebook from a company that has delved deeper than most into the vast and varied world of gaming. For tribal officials wanting to learn more about the…

Las Vegas Sun – Views of the SlotZilla zipline under construction in downtown Las Vegas Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. There will be a lower zipline and an upper “zoomline.” The 1,750 foot zoomline will span the length of the Fremont Street Experience canopy. The take-off tower is an 128-foot tall, 12-story slot machine-themed platform. The $11.5 million attraction is expected to open later this year. CLICK HERE FOR THE PHOTO TOUR!

OPB.org – Tribal casinos are trying to appeal to a new kind of customer – one who may not even gamble at all. Across the Northwest, one-time no-frills casinos are expanding into resort-style destinations and adding high-end amenities – spas, fine dining, luxury hotels. The tribes are hoping to give Las Vegas a run for its money. Let’s face it: there’s not much ambiance in a room with a thousand slot machines. Or maybe it’s really that there’s too much ambiance. But at Northern Quest Resort & Casino in eastern Washington, if you leave the flashing lights and dinging machines from the gaming floor…