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Big Bets on Conor McGregor Tighten Odds Against Floyd Mayweather, Fight Coming to Theater Near You
UFC star Conor McGregor is being given little to no chance of winning his much-hyped boxing match against Floyd Mayweather next month by the sport's analysts, but bettors in Las Vegas have faith that the mixed martial arts champ can pull off...
‘Friends’ of Robert Durst Do Him No Favors in Early Witness Testimony, First-Degree Murder Trial Likely for 2018 in Vegas Mob Boss’ Daughter’s 2000 Killing
Millionaire real estate heir Robert Durst, charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Susan Berman, isn't expected to stand trial until sometime in 2018, but this week in a Los Angeles courtroom, prosecutors and defense attorneys began taking early testimony from several...
Father Sues California Lottery Over Denied $5 Million After Underage Son Bought Winning Ticket
An aggrieved Long Beach resident who had a $5 million lottery win whisked from under his nose on a rather glaring technicality is suing the California Lottery Commission and the gas station that sold the “winning” ticket to his 16-year-old son. That’s...
Macau Visitor Arrivals Up Over Five Percent Through First Half of 2017
Macau welcomed more than 15 million visitors between January and June 2017, a 5.4 percent gain compared to visitor numbers for the first half of 2016. Even better for Macau tourism interests, more than eight million stayed overnight, a 13 percent year-over-year...
NBA Title Odds Stagnant Despite Kyrie Irving’s Trade Request, Derrick Rose’s Signing
The NBA title odds at the Westgate SuperBook aren't moving, even as Kyrie Irving, the Cleveland Cavaliers' four-time all-star who hit the series winning shot in the Finals in 2016, demands a trade. Uncle Drew, as he's affectionately known in Cleveland, wants...
Ontario to Auction Off Greater Toronto Casino Market, Caesars and Genting in Running
Ontario is getting ready to privatize its Greater Toronto casino operations, with the view that a commercial operator will be better placed to develop its three state-owned properties to fulfill their market potential. Within the next few weeks, the Ontario Lottery and...
Indian Government Official Seeks to Rein in Casino Gambling Expansion in Goa
A group of riverboat casinos in India are being called ashore as part of an effort to clean up Goa, and tighten up controls on gambling in the region. Goa’s Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, announced plans on Monday to rewrite regulations to...
Cordish Companies in Bust-Up with Madrid Regional Government Over $2.4 Billion Casino Project
Cordish Companies has announced it will sue Madrid’s regional government over its rejection of a proposal to build a $2.4 billion casino and hotel resort outside the Spanish capital. It’s the second time Madrid’s civic officials have knocked back the US property...
Skill-Based Gambling Machine Manufacturer Gameco Targets Australia, But Hurdles Remain
Skill-based gambling machines, which pair elements of aptitude with chance, are predominantly being developed in the United States. One manufacturer, GameCo, is ready to take its show on the road to Australia, where residents have long loved to test their luck at...
Odds of Japan Passing a Casino Bill Lengthen, as Shinzo Abe’s Approval Rating Plummets
The Japan casino bill currently being drafted by the country's National Diet might be losing support, as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ongoing scandals continue to plummet his approval rating. Gambling expansion already spawns mixed feelings among the general public, but lawmakers...
