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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...
New Jersey Legislature Votes to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
On Friday, the New Jersey Senate passed a bill to legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports by a 29-6 vote. The bill will now pass to the desk of Governor Chris Christie, who, having spent the weekend relaxing on the beach, is...
Macau VIPs Return, Gross Gaming Revenue Soars 26 Percent in June
The crackdown on Macau VIPs is showing signs of easing, as the world's biggest casino hub posted strong earnings for the month of June. Gross gaming revenue totaled 20 billion patacas ($2.49 billion), a 25.9 percent increase compared to the same month...
Baton Rouge to Take Long Drag in Deciding Proposed Casino Smoking Ban
Baton Rouge's Metro Council opted to delay voting on whether to implement a proposed smoking ban on bars and casinos within the Louisiana city's jurisdiction. The capital and second largest city in Louisiana behind only New Orleans, an anti-smoking group called Smoke-free...
Nevada Gaming Revenue Climbs in May, But NBA Hurts Sportsbooks
Statewide Nevada gaming revenue totaled $991.6 million in May, a 3.5 percent increase on the same month in 2016. The data also marks the Silver State's third-straight monthly gain, adding to the excitement that the gaming industry is headed in the right...
Caesars Takes Entertainment to Next Level, Builds Largest North American Sound Stage in Las Vegas
Caesars Entertainment is now in the movie and TV production business. The gaming operator's mammoth new soundstage opened for business in Las Vegas this week, not far from one of its Strip properties. At 48,000 square feet, it’s being touted as the...
Resorts World Manila Cleared for Reopening, PAGCOR Claims Casino Has Addressed Security Shortfalls
Resorts World Manila is resuming operations in the Philippines less than a month after a lone gunman attacked the casino resort and killed 37 people. On Thursday, the property was fully cleared by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to open...
