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Vegas Oddsmakers Take 2017 Warriors Over 1996 Bulls in Hypothetical Matchup
Las Vegas oddsmakers believe if the NBA world could get their dream matchup, a Finals between the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors and 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, the smart money would be on this year's likely champs. Up 2-0 on the defending title holders,...
Passage of Nevada Energy Bill Reveals Limits of Adelson’s Political Clout
Casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson is a powerful man. Not only has he been able to grind virtually all online gambling legislation to a halt whenever something starts to move forward, but also he’s been able to use his money and influence to...
September Alvarez-Golovkin Bout Chooses Las Vegas Over Texas
The Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin middleweight boxing match was a contest that fans had been clamoring two years for and it finally has a location. The bout will occur September 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The date of the fight...
Maryland Live! Casino Celebrates Five Years by Transitioning Into Resort Destination
Maryland Live! Casino opened its doors back on June 6, 2012, and quickly became the most robust gambling floor in the state. It remained the top dog until MGM opened its $1.4 billion National Harbor resort across the Potomac River from Washington, DC,...
How (Palmer) Luckey Can You Get? Paypal Founder Peter Thiel Backing Mexico Virtual Reality Wall Project with Oculus VR Creator
Virtual reality (VR) Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, who sold his business to Facebook the same year he turned legal for $2 billion, now has his eyes focused on an even more challenging project: changing how the United States defends its southern border. But...
Men and Women Handle Gambling Addiction Differently, Research Finds
Both men and women are susceptible to problem gambling. But when addiction hits and the gambler is headed toward rock bottom, the two sexes differ in how they handle the distress. That’s according to a new study published in the Journal of Gambling...
New Connecticut Casino Less Certain Amid Last-Minute Politicking Flurry
With Connecticut's 2017 legislative session ticking toward its Wednesday close, the General Assembly may not have enough support to push forward a bill to allow the state's gaming tribes to begin building a third casino. Connecticut's governor has said he's ready to sign off on a bill authorizing...
Macau Casino Revenue Soars in May, Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2014
Macau casino revenue hit the jackpot in May, as income at the city's gaming floors totaled 22.7 billion patacas ($2.83 billion). That represents a nearly 24 percent premium on the same month a year ago. May extends Macau's winning streak to 10...
Las Vegas Sands Likely Frontrunner for Japanese Casino License, Investment Firm Says
When it comes to a casino in Japan, Las Vegas Sands might have the upper hand over its rivals in bidding on one of the forthcoming casino licenses expected to be issued. That's according to investment firm Morningstar, which believes billionaire Sheldon...
MGM Resorts and Caesars Ready to Invest in Atlantic City, Christie Pledges Additional Relief
MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are prepared to make further investments in Atlantic City, as the fiscally troubled oceanfront gambling town slowly begins to reverse its dire economic course. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) says the state will be there to...
