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Suffolk Downs Goes Head to Head with Massachusetts Historical Group
March 22, 2014

Suffolk Downs Goes Head to Head with Massachusetts Historical Group

Racetrack operator Suffolk Downs and casino outfit Mohegan Sun knew they had a lot of obstacles to overcome when they proposed a new casino in Revere, Massachusetts. They had to win over voters, overcome opposition...

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Increased Tax on FOBTs Hits UK Bookmakers Where It Hurts
March 22, 2014

Increased Tax on FOBTs Hits UK Bookmakers Where It Hurts

Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have been a highly controversial issue for the UK's bookmakers, who have put tens of thousands of the machines in their betting shops. Most of that controversy has been over whether...

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NCAA March Madness Begins for Basketball Fans and Gamblers
March 21, 2014

NCAA March Madness Begins for Basketball Fans and Gamblers

It's that time of year again: when everyone fills out a bracket, productivity grinds to a halt, and basketball fans try to figure out who will be this year's Cinderella. Yes, it's time for the...

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James Packer Crowns Australian Betfair as Latest Business Conquest
March 20, 2014

James Packer Crowns Australian Betfair as Latest Business Conquest

Looks like James Packer has his eye on the lucrative Australian online sportsbetting market. The chairman of Australia's high-profile Crown Ltd casino group is rumored to be buying up 50 percent of online betting exchange...

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Empire Resorts Reveals Plans for Potential Catskills Casino
March 18, 2014

Empire Resorts Reveals Plans for Potential Catskills Casino

Empire Resorts already has a hand in the New York gambling scene; after all, they currently run the slots parlor at the Monticello racetrack, which has proven to be a popular (if small) operation. But...

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Bwin Looks to US as Online Poker Falters in Europe
March 17, 2014

Bwin Looks to US as Online Poker Falters in Europe

Bwin - the world's largest online publicly traded betting site - says it expects to return to a period of sustainable growth following a difficult year, which saw revenue across all gambling operations tumble 19...

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Rhode Island Faces Competition from Impending Massachusetts Gaming
March 15, 2014

Rhode Island Faces Competition from Impending Massachusetts Gaming

Gamblers and state officials in Massachusetts are starting to getting excited; after all, in the next few months, licenses will be awarded to up to three casino operators in different regions of the state to...

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New Hampshire House Defeats Casino Gambling Bill
March 15, 2014

New Hampshire House Defeats Casino Gambling Bill

When it comes to casino gambling, the house always wins. But in some cases, that doesn’t necessarily refer to the casino itself. New Hampshire’s House of Representatives voted down a bill that would have allowed...

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Florida Tries to Unban Arcades, Discovers New Gambling Law Problems
March 14, 2014

Florida Tries to Unban Arcades, Discovers New Gambling Law Problems

If you’re not sure whether Florida’s gambling laws need a complete overhaul, then take a look at how they affect Chuck E. Cheese. That’s right: the popular pizza and arcade venue was an unintended victim...

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Former US Rep Mike Oxley Says Online Gambling Ban Would Be Misguided
March 14, 2014

Former US Rep Mike Oxley Says Online Gambling Ban Would Be Misguided

Former Republican US Representative Mike Oxley has issued a stern warning that the full-scale banning of online gambling in the US would be the “wrong policy” and misguided, and that it would leave Americans exposed...

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