If there’s one government issue everyone in Nevada should be able to unite in opposition for, it’s the IRS’s new plan to tax slot winnings of half the amount currently required for reporting. At present, slot winnings must only be reported for taxes if they meet or exceed $1,200. Under the US government’s newly proposed … [Read more…]
For more than 70 years, WMS Industries (formerly Williams Manufacturing Company / Williams Electronics) has been building all types of gaming devices from its manufacturing plant in Waukegan, Illinois. After being acquired by Scientific Games in 2013, the parent company has announced intentions to move the slot machine maker to a new plant in Las … [Read more…]
There was a somber feeling in the air on Monday as The Riviera, a 60-year staple of the Las Vegas Strip, closed its doors for the last time at noon. But for the slot machines and tables games within, Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens will ensure their fate doesn’t come to an end so … [Read more…]
The idea of winning a multi-million dollar progressive jackpot on a slot machine instantly conjures images of the brilliant lights of Sin City. It’s a fantastic dream the majority of us will never realize, but for those who do, it becomes a life changing experience never to be forgotten. Such was the experience of one … [Read more…]
It’s been confirmed; two of the world’s largest gambling technology suppliers will become one. The Nevada Gaming Commission yesterday approved the merger between Italian lottery firm Gtech SpA and Las Vegas-based slot machine maker International Game Technology (IGT). It was first announced back in July of 2014 that the two companies had reached a definitive … [Read more…]
Head to Las Vegas and drop your money in any of the countless slot machines on the Strip, and you’ll find that your chances of winning are based on two factors; luck and the pre-programmed payout percentage of the slots you choose to play. That could change very soon if Nevada regulators choose to approve … [Read more…]
Mergers between major companies are not uncommon, especially in today’s immensely competitive business world, but in certain industries, the process can be extremely lengthy. That’s definitely the case for slot machine maker International Game Technology (IGT), an American-based company attempting to merge with Italian lottery company, GTech SpA. After many months of preparations, IGT is … [Read more…]
According to a new report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, cheaper fares and faster service aren’t the most current means of attracting passengers to US airports anymore. With the perpetual goal being to make more money – of course – airports are now looking to provide contemporary enticements to customers. Visitors will now find everything … [Read more…]