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Macau Junket Operator Suffers Major Heist
September 15, 2015

Macau Junket Operator Suffers Major Heist

Macau has struggled to attract mass market audiences to its casinos, meaning that the territory’s gaming industry is still highly dependent on high rollers, as well as the junket operators who bring them into the...

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The Debate Over Georgia Legalizing Casino Gaming Continues
September 15, 2015

The Debate Over Georgia Legalizing Casino Gaming Continues

Georgia lawmakers met Monday at a hearing to discuss the possibility of permitting casino gambling in the state Atlanta is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the US that does not have some form...

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Card Counter Suing Hard Rock Hotel Over Winnings
September 15, 2015

Card Counter Suing Hard Rock Hotel Over Winnings

Card counters are used to being given a hard time by casinos, and when they are caught, they’re used to being told that their business isn’t wanted anymore. But despite what you may have seen...

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Bet365 Sign-up Promo Slammed By Australian Court
September 14, 2015

Bet365 Sign-up Promo Slammed By Australian Court

Bet365 is likely to be heavily fined by the Australian Federal Court after a judge ruled last week that the operator’s first deposit promotion was deceptive and misleading. The bonus model, variations of which are...

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German Lawmaker Wants Stronger Controls on Match-Fixing
September 13, 2015

German Lawmaker Wants Stronger Controls on Match-Fixing

Germany is now a decade out from a major match-fixing scandal that threatened the integrity of one of soccer’s most prestigious competitions. But with few reforms being enacted since then, many have criticized the German...

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Macau Junket Operations Close to Extinction, Says LVS Executive
September 12, 2015

Macau Junket Operations Close to Extinction, Says LVS Executive

Macau junket operations were once the lifeblood of the Asian gambling mecca's heartbeat, but it looks like that reality is now flatlining. To be blunt, Macau’s VIP junket operations lie in ruins, according to a top...

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Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Team Up for Connecticut Casino Partnership
September 11, 2015

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Team Up for Connecticut Casino Partnership

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods have long been arch rivals, operating the only two casinos in Connecticut just a few miles away from each other. But on Thursday, they found common ground, signing an agreement that...

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Ron Paul Slams RAWA, Says GOP Pols Who Back It Will Lose Younger Voters
September 11, 2015

Ron Paul Slams RAWA, Says GOP Pols Who Back It Will Lose Younger Voters

Former Republican congressman Ron Paul has urged the GOP to reject RAWA and embrace the philosophy of individual liberty, or risk losing the youth vote. In an op-ed piece for U.S. News & World Report,...

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New York State Receptive to Online Poker in Preliminary Hearing
September 10, 2015

New York State Receptive to Online Poker in Preliminary Hearing

New York State online poker regulation received a warm reception at the state’s first-ever legislative hearing on the subject. The meeting of the Empire State's Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee took place on September...

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New Jersey Files Motion to Continue Sports Betting Case
September 9, 2015

New Jersey Files Motion to Continue Sports Betting Case

New Jersey wants to allow sports betting within its borders, and the state isn’t going to be giving up on that dream just yet. Governor Chris Christie’s administration has filed a motion asking the entire...

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