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Britain Finance Boss Scraps Government Review of FOBT Betting Limits
UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond claims he has stopped a review of high-stakes gambling terminals, on concerns that the country cannot afford to lose vital revenue should lawmakers greatly reduce maximum allowable wagers as proposed. Hammond told the Daily Mail on Friday that such...
Soon-to-Be Stratosphere Owner Golden Entertainment Reports Record Earnings, But Investors Remain Unsure
Golden Entertainment, the forthcoming owner of the Stratosphere, reported record earnings in the second quarter on strong slot revenue at its Nevada casinos and restaurant gaming locations. Nevada's largest tavern operator (more than 50, most under the PT brand name) and slot...
Trump Brand Trademarks Name in Macau, Could Chinese Casino Be on Pass Line?
An LLC controlled by Donald Trump's company has filed four trademark applications in Macau that seek to protect the president's surname, with one designated for "gambling and casino services and facilities." The revelation is causing plenty of speculation on whether The Trump...
World Poker Tour Announces WPT Japan, Plants Flag with ‘Special’ Event
The World Poker Tour will be holding the first ever live, televised poker tournament series in Tokyo later this year, even though legal casino gambling in Japan is still several years away. The WPT issued a press release on Wednesday announcing that...
Investors Sweat as Macau’s Impossibly Opulent 13 Hotel Misses Opening Date
Thirteen, in Chinese culture, is actually a lucky number, but for the 13 Hotel, the western interpretation is proving to be more apt. Luck is all about timing, of course, and the flamboyant investment banker Stephen Hung’s dream of building a palace...
Arizona Charities Hit Bonanza with Casinos Unclaimed Jackpots
Arizona charities are benefitting from a program where three Phoenix-based casinos are donating unclaimed jackpots. Operated by Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc., the three facilities are Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva. Gamblers have 180 days to claim their cash. The...
Conor McGregor Inks Deal with Wynn to Host Encore Clubbing Events
Conor McGregor is a mixed martial arts fighter who's soon to be trying his hand at professional boxing, but that isn't the only new profession he'll be taking on in 2017. In addition to his much-hyped clash against Floyd Mayweather in Las...
Borgata Sues Gemaco Playing Cards over Phil Ivey’s $10 Million Edge-Sorting Hit
The Borgata is hedging its bets in its longstanding legal battle to recoup $10.1 million “won” by poker legend Phil Ivey during a mini-baccarat rampage in 2012. In a new twist, the Atlantic City casino is suing Gemaco, maker of the cards...
Crown Revenues Drop after China Raid, Tabcorp Digs in On Stalled Merger
Australian casino giant Crown Resorts delivered its 2016-17 fiscal year report on Friday, just 24 hours after billionaire owner James Packer officially re-joined the board of a company he left nearly two years ago. Crown reported revenues of $2.65 billion, down 5.5...
Las Vegas Money on Alabama, USC for College Football National Championship
Alabama is once again the leading money getter at Las Vegas sportsbooks for the College Football Playoff National Championship. According to William Hill, the Tide has received the most money wagered at its Nevada sportsbooks, with USC, Ohio State, Florida State, and...
