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Russia’s Far East Mini Las Vegas Hopes to Attract More Chinese Gamblers
In the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok, President Vladimir Putin's federal government has poured billions of dollars into trying to transform the port town into a bustling entertainment zone that attracts wealthy Chinese citizens. Located near the northeast border of the...
Tolkien Estate v. Warner Bros ‘Lord of the Rings’ Slot Lawsuits Settled Out of Court
Entertainment monster Warner Bros and the estate of the late high-fantasy author JRR Tolkien have reached an out-of-court settlement in a long-running legal dispute between the two parties that erupted over the online slot game Lord of the Rings. Tolkien’s heirs had...
Atlantic City Casinos Can Remain Open for Business, New Jersey’s Chris Christie Ends Government Shutdown
Atlantic City casinos have dodged a bullet. Late last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a budget bill that stopped the state's government shutdown. Christie and the state legislature had failed to reach a budget agreement last week, leading to a shutdown of...
Venus Williams Breaks Down Discussing Fatal Car Crash After Wimbledon Victory
The usually stoic Venus Williams displayed a rare burst of emotion on Monday at Wimbledon, while talking about a car crash in which she was recently found to be at fault that resulted in the death of a Florida man. In her...
Okada Sues Wife and Children to Regain Control of Family Gambling Empire
The Okada family is gambling royalty in Japan, and they appear to have descended into a dynastic power struggle over control of their vast business empire. Reuters reported Monday that patriarch Kazuo Okada, 74, is suing his son, daughter, and wife to...
Lebron James Says Steph Curry Should Be Making ‘400 Million’ In The NBA
This summer's NBA offseason has general managers and franchises scrambling to find a way to somehow compete against superteams Golden State and Cleveland next fall, and that's forcing Nevada oddsmakers into continually updating their futures. The flurry of activity has already seen...
PAGCOR Outlines Plan to Heavily Tax Privatized Casinos, Government Agency Details Selloff
PAGCOR (the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) has been directed by President Rodrigo Duterte to sell its 11 casinos and 36 satellite gaming facilities. The federal agency this week provided details on how it plans to continue delivering critical tax funds to...
Vernon Downs Racino Dealt Lifeline, State Gives Owner Jeff Gural Tax Break
The Vernon Downs horse racetrack and casino will remain open after lawmakers in Albany approved a tax break for the struggling facility. Owner Jeff Gural recently threatened to close the racino, saying keeping the venue open was costing him as much as...
Underdog Bettors Rejoice Over Controversial Pacquiao Upset
Sportsbooks didn’t think it was possible for Jeff Horn to upset Manny Pacquiao, but got stung by the boxer nicknamed “The Hornet,” when the challenger made those who bet on the long shot very happy. The 29-year-old boxer won a controversial unanimous...
US AG Jeff Sessions Recuses Himself from DOJ Wire Act Reversal Discussions
Jeff Sessions, who once said he was "shocked" at the 2011 DOJ Wire Act reversal opinion, is taking a step out of the arena that could decide online gambling's American fate. The United States Attorney General has admitted a conflict in his...
