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Hurricane Milton Limits Florida Casino Operations

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa remained largely open Wednesday evening despite the impending threat of Hurricane Milton.

Photograph of Hurricane Milton
Photograph of Hurricane Milton. It was taken Tuesday by astronauts on the International Space Station. (Image: NASA)

But some offerings have been shuttered out of safety concerns, such as the sportsbook, poker room, and limited eateries.

Milton was lowered to a Category 3 hurricane as it headed into Florida on Wednesday. Winds were measured as high as 120 mph as of 7 p.m. Wednesday. The hurricane was expected to produce dangerous storm surges on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

“The safety of our guests and Team Members is our top priority,” the gaming property announced before the hurricane hit Tampa.

As we actively monitor Hurricane Milton, we want to keep you informed of any changes to our services and operations… We will provide real-time updates as the situation evolves.”

The Hard Rock Sportsbook will be closed. Kiosks will remain open. The Poker Room & Poker Room Snack Bar are also temporarily closed.

Among the other casino sites which are temporarily closed are: Center Bar, Cipresso, Constant Grind, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Food Court, Hard Rock Café, Icon Lounge, Kristal’s, Plum Lounge, Pool Bar & Grill, Rainmaker, Recreation, Rock Spa & Salon, Sugar Factory, The Cellar, The Rez Grill, The Rock Shop, and The Unity Store

The Teddy Swims concert scheduled for Thursday was canceled. All tickets will be automatically refunded at the point of purchase.

Also, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is closing some restaurants and retail operations because of the hurricane. Updates are available online.

In St. Petersburg, Win! Derby/Derby Lane will temporarily close. Also, TGT Poker in Tampa is closed. It may reopen on Thursday.

Betting on Man’s Survival

The hurricane has led to some gambling.

A man named Joseph Malinowski, better known as “Lieutenant Dan,” who lives on a boat in Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, plans to remain on his docked vessel despite the dangerous storm.

I’m not going anywhere — the safest place to be is on a boat in a flood,” he said in an interview with News Nation.

Retardio Casino, a crypto casino with an online gambling license from the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, is taking bets whether he will live or die due to the hurricane, according to a report from Daily Dot, an online news site.

As of midday Wednesday, 63.4% of the bettors predicted he will survive.

Florida Evacuee Wins in Biloxi

In addition, Jason Jensen, a YouTube celebrity, also known as “Greatness Reinvented,” relocated from Florida and was riding out the hurricane at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

On Tuesday morning, he won $146,250 while playing a high limit Dragon Link slot machine, according to the Sun Herald, a Biloxi news outlet. Dragon Link is made by Aristocrat Gaming.

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2024 Casino Operations Summit Sponsored by EGT and EGT Digital to be Held from 23-25 April 2024

egt_and_egt_digital_will_be_platinum_sponsors_of_casino_operations_summit_for_second_year_in_a_row2024 edition of the Casino Operations Summit kicks off in Amsterdam on April 23 to run through April 25. One of the most prestigious gaming events gathering together European multi-channel casino operators will once again feature industry-leading sponsors and stakeholders. Once again, this year’s edition of the Summit will feature its platinum sponsors EGT and EGT Digital, industry-leading gaming technology and content providers.

Main Topics

The Summit, exclusively open to land-based and online multi-channel casino operators and sponsors, focuses on a variety of themes pending to the industry, with Volatility, Think Different in Technology, and Land-Based Casinos and Sustainability/ESG emphasized as the main topics of the conference. Held under the slogan ‘’Think Different,’’ the Summit expects to facilitate the exchange of information and opinions of around 300 attendees for the mutual benefit.

Event Schedule

The flagship event includes the Gaming in Holland mini-conference exclusively tailored for Dutch casino operators and scheduled for the first day of the Summit. However, all the attendees of the 2024 Casino Operations Summit will also have a chance to check out the latest developments coming from the EGT and its vertical EGT Digital, platinum sponsors of the event.

Platinum Sponsors EGT and EGT Digital

The visitors will therefore be able to view and try out some thrilling products, like the four new-released jackpot products. The exciting line-up starts with the 4-level Bell Link Boost and the Asian-themed Sheng Sheng Bu Xi, to continue with the player-favorite Bell Link and take the game at another level with the Gods & Kings Link jackpot experience.

Latest Multi-Game Developments

Further, the platinum sponsors will present some superior multi-game developments, such as the popular titles Gold General, Blue General and Winner Selection. On top of that, the latest Supreme Selection multi-game series will offer an exclusive insight into the first installment, the Supreme Green Selection release. In fact, EGT and EGT Digital will offer a total of 50 engaging titles for the visitors to personally sense the level of excitement radiating from each game of the impressive package.

Customized Products

The Summit held in the vibrant city of Amsterdam also represents an opportunity for the Dutch operators to review some EGT’s solutions customized for the Dutch market. One of these is the cutting-edge Phoenix AWP cabinet, powered by Exciter platform and featuring 27-inch monitors and state-of-the-art keyboard with video and electro-mechanical options. The solution includes the multi-game Bonus Prize Collection AWP, specially designed for the Dutch players, and much more.

2024 Casino Operations Summit, sponsored by EGT and EGT Digital, opens its gates today to facilitate valuable connections among industry stakeholders.

Source: “EGT and EGT Digital Will be Platinum Sponsors of Casino Operations Summit for Second Year in a Row’’. European Gaming. April 23, 2024.

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Illegal Gambling Operations Raided in Four States as Part of Continuing Crackdown

A series of raids on illegal gaming operations across the country has seen several people arrested over the past month.

City of Flint Municipal Center
The City of Flint Municipal Center, pictured above. A local business was raided recently by Michigan authorities for alleged gambling. (Image: MLive.com)

In Flint, Mich., two men were charged earlier this month with running a gambling operation without a license, two counts of using computers to commit a crime, and a count of maintaining a gambling house for gain.

The suspects, Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, 52, of Grand Blanc, Mich., and Robert Jamerson, 55, of Saginaw, Mich. were arrested last month after authorities raided a storefront business where the two reportedly operated 11 slot machines. Authorities also found 13 computers, which were used to operate the games.

Other properties linked to the men have been raided previously by authorities as part of investigations into illegal gambling.

Holding those who choose to break the law and run alleged illegal gambling operations accountable for their actions is paramount to ensuring the safety and integrity of our neighborhoods,” Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams recently said in a statement following the latest raid.

“By enforcing strict regulations and prosecuting offenders, we strive to maintain a gaming environment that is not only enjoyable, but also adheres to the principles of fairness, legality, and community safety.”

$30K Seized in California

Across the country in Modesto, California, authorities raided an illegal gambling operation last week.

The court-ordered search led to the seizure of more than $30K in cash and 17 gambling machines. Two unnamed men were charged.

The raid was linked to the investigation of illegal gambling at a convenience store and at other local businesses, as well as at a Modesto residence.

Ohio Gambling Den

In another case, an internet cafe in Dayton, Ohio was raided earlier this month for alleged illegal gambling.

Local police searched Lucky Day Internet Cafe following an undercover operation there, according to Ohio TV station WHIO.

Police seized several gambling machines and an unspecified amount of cash from the business. Criminal charges are likely.

$31K Seized, Arrests in Texas

In a separate raid in Corpus Christi, Texas, last month, authorities seized about $31K in cash from an illegal gambling operation at the El Patron Sweepstakes Gameroom, according to Texas TV station KRIS.

Police also seized 90 items associated with gambling.

Andria Thompson, 34, was charged with gambling promotion, possession of a gambling device, keeping a gambling place, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Twenty-three people identified as customers of the operation were issued citations.

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