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Chinese Officials Say No Horse Racing or Casino Gaming in Hainan Free Trade Zone
Chinese officials are now saying that there are no plans to allow any new forms of gambling in the southern province of Hainan, ending speculation that the island might be home to horse racing or casinos. That announcement was made on Tuesday,...
The Show Must Go On: WWE Likely to Hold Pay-Per-View in Saudi Arabia Despite Criticism
Not too long ago, professional sports leagues hated the idea of putting a team in Las Vegas, afraid that the gaming industry presence would make fans question the integrity of their contests. As the Vegas Golden Knights and the upcoming move that...
Nevada Athletic Commission Issues Temporary Ban for McGregor and Nurmagomedov, More Suspensions and Fines Likely
The Nevada Athletic Commission has announced the first temporary suspensions for Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov following the chaotic scene that broke out after their lightweight championship fight at UFC 229. According to NAC executive director Bob Bennett, both fighters have been...
New York Poker Pro Hit with Federal Charges in Massive Pot Distribution Case
New York poker pro Micah Raskin is now facing federal charges in Maryland connected to his February arrest on Long Island, when was busted for allegedly possessing more than 350 pounds of marijuana. According to reporting by the Baltimore Sun, Raskin was...
Bobby Baldwin — Longtime Las Vegas Casino Executive and Former Poker Pro — Exiting MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts International announced Thursday that veteran executive Bobby Baldwin will be leaving the company later this year. Baldwin has been the president and CEO of Project CityCenter since 2005, and also serves as the chief customer development officer for MGM. Contribution...
West Virginia Lottery Commission Approves Finalized Sports Betting Rules, Without Integrity Fee
The West Virginia Lottery Commission officially approved a set of sports betting rules on Wednesday, rejecting calls from professional sports leagues for integrity fees and other concessions in the process. While sports betting has been live in West Virginia since September 1,...
Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation Odds Shift After Testimony, Judiciary Committee Vote
There is still plenty of uncertainty over the fate of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court after a day of compelling testimony on Thursday, followed by new calls for an FBI investigation that came during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote...
Typhoon Mangkhut Won’t Do Long-Term Damage to Macau Revenues, But Analysts Predict Impacted GGR
Typhoon Mangkhut may have forced an emergency shutdown of Macau’s casinos for the first time ever, but it won’t be enough to stop the continued growth of revenues in the Chinese gaming enclave. A report from GGRAsia quoted analysts from two different...
New Jersey Devils Anticipate $5M Windfall from Sports Betting Deals This Season
The New Jersey Devils say that they expect to make as much as $5 million from partnering with sportsbooks and casinos in their local market, highlighting an advantage of being one of the few professional sports teams currently playing in a state...
Tiger Resort Becomes Latest Casino Operator with Plans to Open in Japan
Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment has become the latest casino operator to announce that it will be opening in Japan, further intensifying the competition for gaming licenses in the country. The announcement was made by Tiger Resort’s parent company Universal Entertainment Corp.,...