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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...
Macau Approves Currency Declaration Bill, Forcing Travelers to Reveal How Much Cash They’re Carrying
A rumored Macau currency declaration bill is no longer just hearsay, after the city's legislative chamber approved a law that will force incoming visitors to reveal to customs agents how much money they're bringing with them. The statute passed by the 33 members...
Singapore Casinos Find Collecting Debts from High Rollers Difficult
Lending money to big time gamblers is easy for Singapore casinos, but collecting on those debts is time-consuming and difficult. The number of VIP clients who are in debt to casinos is increasing and becoming more of an issue. Bloomberg reported that in...
Oakland Raiders Games to Air on FOX5 Las Vegas Beginning in August
The Oakland Raiders have already begun their marketing campaign to establish a fan base in Las Vegas, and come this August, each and every single one of the NFL team's games will be broadcast live on FOX5. The Fox-affiliated television channel serves Las...
Former Topless Club Owner, Rick Rizzolo, Enters Plea Agreement on Tax Evasion Charges
Rick Rizzolo, who was the owner of the troubled Crazy Horse Too topless gentleman’s club, was in a federal courthouse, Wednesday to enter a plea in his tax evasion case. The charges stretch back to 2014 when he was indicted by a...
