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Daniel Negreanu, Jack McClelland Make Poker Hall of Fame
October 24, 2014

Daniel Negreanu, Jack McClelland Make Poker Hall of Fame

Daniel Negreanu and renowned poker tournament director Jack McClelland are the newest members of the Poker Hall of Fame. The pair have become the 47th and 48th poker people to receive the prestigious nomination, and...

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Caesars Focuses on $1 Billion Philippines Casino Project
October 24, 2014

Caesars Focuses on $1 Billion Philippines Casino Project

Caesars Entertainment is hoping to build a $1 billion casino complex in the Philippines in an attempt to become the first major international gaming brand to build in that country. While the company hasn't yet...

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New Jersey Mafia Bust Proof that Sports Betting Needs Oversight, Says State AG
October 23, 2014

New Jersey Mafia Bust Proof that Sports Betting Needs Oversight, Says State AG

A New Jersey Mafia bust supports the idea that sports betting in the Garden State needs to be legalized in order to keep criminal elements out, according to the state's Acting Attorney General, John J....

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South African Gambling Board Suspended for Corruption
October 23, 2014

South African Gambling Board Suspended for Corruption

The entire  South African Gambling Board has been suspended for being an alleged hotbed of corruption, mismanagement and wasteful spending, according to the country’s trade and industry minister, Rob Davies. Davies relieved the National Gambling...

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James Packer Blames Crown Punters for Massive Profit Loss
October 22, 2014

James Packer Blames Crown Punters for Massive Profit Loss

James Packer’s Crown Resorts in Australia has been hit by some negative variance at the VIP tables, it seems. Packer told fellow shareholders at the company’s AGM (annual general meeting) last week in Perth that...

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Taj Mahal Union Contract Voided by Federal Judge
October 21, 2014

Taj Mahal Union Contract Voided by Federal Judge

The Trump Taj Mahal and its owners won a major battle in bankruptcy court on Friday, as a federal judge voided the casino's contract with its union workers. Judge Kevin Gross granted the request of...

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New Jersey Sports Betting Law Approved as Sports Leagues Sue
October 20, 2014

New Jersey Sports Betting Law Approved as Sports Leagues Sue

A New Jersey sports betting bill was signed into law last week by Governor Chris Christie in what appears to be the War of the Roses between the Guv and major league sports. After being...

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UK Gamblers Unhealthy Lot, Researchers Say
October 20, 2014

UK Gamblers Unhealthy Lot, Researchers Say

A new survey conducted by jackpot.co.uk sought to determine the overall general health of UK gamblers in comparison with the general population. Its findings did not paint a pretty picture, with UK gamblers apparently being...

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Irish Gambling Control Bill Imminent
October 19, 2014

Irish Gambling Control Bill Imminent

An Irish Gambling Control Bill could be a reality shortly, with Irish media reporting that the long-awaited push to modernize the country’s regulatory framework is, at last, “imminent.” The draft Gambling Control Bill, which had...

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Revere to Sue Massachusetts Gaming Commission Over Everett License
October 18, 2014

Revere to Sue Massachusetts Gaming Commission Over Everett License

The City of Revere near Boston will sue the Massachusetts Gaming Commission over its decision to award the East Massachusetts casino gaming license to Wynn Resorts over Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun, which wanted to build a $526...

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