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Pennsylvania Parx Pairs With GameAccount Network for Online
July 24, 2014

Pennsylvania Parx Pairs With GameAccount Network for Online

A sign, this week, that the land operators of Pennsylvania are preparing for the possible advent of online gaming came with the news that Parx Casino has formed a partnership with online gaming software provider...

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Atlantic City Casino Struggles Hurting Regional Economy
July 22, 2014

Atlantic City Casino Struggles Hurting Regional Economy

As Atlantic City watches casinos close left and right, officials admit that the city will have to find ways to diversify as gambling revenues continue to tumble. They also admit that this isn't going to...

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Rory McIlroy Win Pays off Ten-Year-Old Bet for His Father
July 21, 2014

Rory McIlroy Win Pays off Ten-Year-Old Bet for His Father

Rory McIlroy's win this weekend at the 2014 Open Championship (perhaps better known as the British Open) was huge for the young golfer's career. It was his third major championship, making him only the third...

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Harvard Researchers Say Gambling Online Not Addictive
July 21, 2014

Harvard Researchers Say Gambling Online Not Addictive

In the battles being waged over whether online gambling should be regulated in the United States, one major argument has been that Internet games could lead to a higher rate of gambling addiction. The theory...

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Atlantic City Casino Revenues Up Slightly in June
July 20, 2014

Atlantic City Casino Revenues Up Slightly in June

There's a lot of doom and gloom surrounding Atlantic City these days. At least three casinos have either closed or are set to close this year, with a fourth also potentially closing if a buyer...

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Boston Compensation from Wynn Everett Down to Commission
July 19, 2014

Boston Compensation from Wynn Everett Down to Commission

Given how strongly the city of Boston and the citizens of East Boston had opposed a casino at Suffolk Downs, it was something of a surprise that the two cities and Mohegan Sun were able...

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UK Players Banned from Betting on Open Championship Golf
July 18, 2014

UK Players Banned from Betting on Open Championship Golf

The world's best golfers are up in arms this week at the Open Championship in the UK, where they have been asked to sign a waiver to declare that they will not place bets on...

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MGM Expected to Receive Maryland Casino Approval
July 17, 2014

MGM Expected to Receive Maryland Casino Approval

MGM Resorts has been making some big splashes on the East Coast, including gaining a license to build in Springfield, Massachusetts. Now, with one last approval from local regulators, MGM could see another complex built...

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Atlantic City Trump Plaza Likely to Close in September
July 17, 2014

Atlantic City Trump Plaza Likely to Close in September

The casino industry of Atlantic City is currently facing an unprecedented freefall. After years of declining revenues, at least two casinos have already closed or plan to close this year, and another is facing a...

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Poker Player Paul Phua Arrested with World Cup Gambling Ring
July 16, 2014

Poker Player Paul Phua Arrested with World Cup Gambling Ring

Probably if you plan to set up an illegal sports betting ring, doing it on the property of a major Las Vegas casino with their own sports book is not your best idea ever. But...

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