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The US Does It Better, 888 Holdings CEO Says of UK Gambling Regulators
April 12, 2014

The US Does It Better, 888 Holdings CEO Says of UK Gambling Regulators

They say the key to any successful relationship is communication. When it comes to the relationships between gambling companies and their regulators, one executive at 888 Holdings says that UK regulators could learn a little...

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Ohio Casino Revenues Slip as Arrests Made in Illegal Busts
April 11, 2014

Ohio Casino Revenues Slip as Arrests Made in Illegal Busts

In the same week that Ohio’s new legal casinos reported a slip in revenues, three people have been charged for operating an illegal casino in the state. Jerry Warren, 70 of Canton; Tracie Warren-Pastore, 45,...

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UK Study on FOBTs Due By Easter with Crackdown Possible
April 11, 2014

UK Study on FOBTs Due By Easter with Crackdown Possible

With barely a week passing without another debate over their presence in the UK, fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have become one of the most controversial topics in the gambling industry. Now the UK government is...

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Standard and Poor’s Lowers Caesars Entertainment Credit Rating
April 10, 2014

Standard and Poor’s Lowers Caesars Entertainment Credit Rating

In recent weeks, we've talked a lot about the steps that Caesars Entertainment has taken to deal with their crushing debt. They've sold properties to subsidiaries and played around with their debt structure in an...

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Homeless Ten Times More Likely to Be Problem Gamblers, Study Says
April 10, 2014

Homeless Ten Times More Likely to Be Problem Gamblers, Study Says

A new UK study concluded that homeless people are ten times more likely to be problem gamblers than the rest of the population. The research - conducted by Kings College London and the National Problem...

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Bwin Execs Could Face Fines from French Prosecutors
April 9, 2014

Bwin Execs Could Face Fines from French Prosecutors

If you've followed the progress of online gambling regulation in the United States over the past few years, you've probably noticed that not all companies are treated equally. Those that offered Internet gaming after the...

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Gaming Intelligence Stock Index A Mixed Bag
April 9, 2014

Gaming Intelligence Stock Index A Mixed Bag

The first quarter of 2014 saw plenty of winners and losers in the gambling industry. That was reflected in the stock market as well, as there were companies that saw incredible gains and disastrous losses...

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Las Vegas Sands Launches Global Philanthropic Program
April 8, 2014

Las Vegas Sands Launches Global Philanthropic Program

While we may not always be the biggest fans of his efforts to stamp out online gambling in the US here at casino.org, we are prepared to admit that Sheldon Adelson may not be all...

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Caesars Asset Transfers Under Fire from Debt Holders
April 8, 2014

Caesars Asset Transfers Under Fire from Debt Holders

In the last few months, there's been more shuffling in the Caesars board room than at their blackjack tables. Assets have been moved between entities and debt has been restructured in an effort to keep...

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New Hampshire Senate Sends New Casino Plan to House
April 7, 2014

New Hampshire Senate Sends New Casino Plan to House

The New Hampshire House soundly defeated a proposal that would have brought a casino to the state just a month ago. Now it looks like it's already time for them to debate the issue again....

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