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New Jersey Sportsbooks Handle More Than $95M in August, Boosting Casino Revenue
New Jersey sportsbooks started to reap serious benefits for casinos and racetracks in August, as gamblers plunked down more than $95 million in sports bets during the month. While most of that money came via retail sales at brick-and-mortar locations, it was...
Gennady Golovkin Favored in Saturday’s Middleweight Title Rematch vs. Canelo Alvarez
Gennady Golovkin comes into Saturday’s middleweight championship fight against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez as the consensus favorite in the highly anticipated rematch of their September 2017 bout. That first encounter ended in a controversial draw, leaving both fighters with plenty to prove when...
MGM National Harbor Baccarat Dealer Accused of Orchestrating Cheating Scheme
A baccarat dealer at MGM National Harbor Casino in Maryland was charged with conspiracy charges by federal prosecutors after being accused of working with a partner on a cheating scheme. Dealer Ming Zhang will appear in US District Court in Maryland on...
From Vegas to New Jersey, Week 1 NFL Action Attracts Crowds of Bettors to Sportsbooks
The first Sunday of the NFL season is a huge day for football fans who have been waiting for months to see what their favorite teams and players can do on the field. But it may be an even bigger deal for...
Cotai Now Responsible for More Than 60 Percent of All Macau Gaming Revenue
When casinos first came to Las Vegas, it was Fremont Street that housed most of the resorts, only for the downtown area to later be surpassed by the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip. Now, a similar dynamic is taking...
West Virginia Enters the Legal Sports Betting World, First Bets Taken on Thursday
The first legal sports bets in West Virginia were made on Thursday morning when the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races launched their sportsbook with a soft opening. The first bet was made by State Delegate Jason Barrett (D-Berkeley), who put down...
More Than 150K Visitors Check Out MGM Springfield Casino During First Three Days of Operation
It’s far too early to tell just how successful the new MGM Springfield casino resort is going to be long term. But for a few days, at least, the first Las Vegas-style casino to open in Massachusetts seemed to be a massive...
Mayweather and McGregor Feuding Again After Rejected Training Invitation
Everyone’s favorite combat sports feud is heating up again, as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor exchanged insults over social media earlier this week. The beef began over the weekend with some seemingly innocent and even complementary comments made by Mayweather. But...
Chinese Economic Slowdown Could Threaten Growth of Macau Gaming Industry
Macau’s rise to the top of the global gaming industry was fueled by visitors from mainland China, from wealthy whales down to mass market gamblers and tourists. That’s why a slowing Chinese economy could be a sign of trouble for Macau in...
Parx Casino Owner Wants Pennsylvania Sports Betting License for Two Locations
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment – the parent company of Parx Casino – has petitioned the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a sports betting license that would cover two locations, making it the second group to seek such licensing in the state. The...
