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2019 Social Gaming Market Could Be Worth $17.4 Billion, Experts Say
May 11, 2014

2019 Social Gaming Market Could Be Worth $17.4 Billion, Experts Say

The social gaming market is set to continue rising in an emphatic fashion, according to a new report that suggests it will be worth $17.4 billion by 2019. The extraordinary speed of the uptake of...

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Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Giardina Found Guilty of Gambling Charges
May 10, 2014

Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Giardina Found Guilty of Gambling Charges

Here's something most people would agree on: watching over the nuclear arsenal of the United States is a pretty serious occupation. And while we might sometimes think that our personal lives shouldn't affect our job...

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MGM Resorts Unveils New Las Vegas Strip Project Called The Park
May 10, 2014

MGM Resorts Unveils New Las Vegas Strip Project Called The Park

As Las Vegas continues to diversify its economy by providing non-gaming-related entertainment spectacles such as the stunning High Roller at The Linq, MGM Resorts International has come up with its own novel idea to enhance...

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New Jersey Spends Big to Fight for Sports Betting
May 9, 2014

New Jersey Spends Big to Fight for Sports Betting

When New Jersey officials announced that they wanted to challenge the ban that they (and most states) face on offering sports betting, everyone knew it was going to be a tough battle to win. Sure...

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UK FOBT Review Suggests New Restrictions
May 9, 2014

UK FOBT Review Suggests New Restrictions

Without a doubt, fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have been the single biggest issue for UK bookmakers over the past few months. The machines are highly profitable, but their spread has resulted in criticism that they...

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Pennsylvania Holds Online Gambling Hearing
May 8, 2014

Pennsylvania Holds Online Gambling Hearing

Of the many states that have taken up casino gambling over the last decade, none have been more successful than Pennsylvania. In just a few short years, the state overtook neighboring New Jersey (home of...

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New York Art Dealer Helly Nahmad  Sentenced for Role in Gambling Ring
May 8, 2014

New York Art Dealer Helly Nahmad Sentenced for Role in Gambling Ring

Once upon a time, well-known New York City art dealer Hillel "Helly" Nahmad offered gambling services to celebrities and other ultra-rich clients around the world. Now, he'll be spending a little over a year in...

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New Hampshire Casino Bid Rejected by One Vote
May 7, 2014

New Hampshire Casino Bid Rejected by One Vote

It would be impossible for New Hampshire to come closer to legalizing casino gambling without actually doing it - following a two-hour debate, the state's two-casino bill was killed off in the House last week...

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Nevele Casino Project Rocked after CEO Resigns Over Assault of Sister
May 7, 2014

Nevele Casino Project Rocked after CEO Resigns Over Assault of Sister

Michael Treanor, CEO of Nevele Investors, the company that wants to redevelop the former Nevele Resort in the Catskills, has been forced to resign in the wake of shocking allegations that he once sexually assaulted...

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Credit Card Acceptance Rates Still Low at New Jersey Gambling Sites
May 6, 2014

Credit Card Acceptance Rates Still Low at New Jersey Gambling Sites

Even if it is off to a relatively slow start, real-money online gambling is a potentially massive revenue stream for the state of New Jersey. Each month has seen the industry grow, and there are...

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