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Despite Mounting Skepticism, Genting Says Resorts World Las Vegas Will Open in 2020
The Genting Group has reiterated their plans to open Resorts World Las Vegas by the end of 2020, even as analysts have started to question whether such an early launch date is feasible at this point. The $4 billion Las Vegas resort...
Chicago Casino Supported by Former Illinois Governor Despite Opposition While in Office
When Jim Edgar served as the governor of Illinois from 1991-1999, he was known for his opposition to casino gambling in the state, causing one political opponent to call him a “no-no governor.” But today, he’s changed his tune, and supports efforts...
Stephen Paddock Ammo Supplier Indicted in Nevada Federal Court
Douglas Haig, an Arizona man who sold ammunition to Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock, was indicted in the US District Court of Nevada on Wednesday on one count of manufacturing ammunition without a license. Haig had already been charged with conspiracy...
Accused Venetian Exec Killer Anthony Wrobel Dodges Possible Death Penalty Push as Prosecutors Prepare for Trial
Anthony Wrobel, the man charged in the murder and attempted murder of two prominent Venetian casino executives on April 15, won't face the death penalty when he has his day in court. Clark County prosecutor Pamela Weckerly says that the government won’t...
ChainXChange Las Vegas Sees Future of Cryptocurrencies Subject of Heated Debate by Advocates and Skeptics
Whether you think Bitcoin is the future of payment processing or you believe that cryptocurrencies are a flash in the pan that will never gain wide acceptance in the real world, you were likely to hear something that you agreed with at...
West Village Illegal Poker Room Promoter Geeta Singh Arraigned in Manhattan, Prosecutors Deride Self-Comparison to LeBron James
Overhear someone talking about “the LeBron James of Poker,” and you might assume people are talking about Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, or Justin Bonomo. But rather than one of those famous high rollers, it was the ringleader of a relatively small-time New...
Nigel Eccles, Other FanDuel Founders Suing Preferred Shareholders for $120M
Nigel Eccles and his fellow FanDuel founders are suing the company’s preferred shareholders for more than $120 million, saying that the daily fantasy sports firm was purposely undervalued when Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) acquired it earlier this year. Eccles is joined in...
IMF Report: Macau Will Pass Qatar to Become Richest Jurisdiction on Earth by 2020
Over the past 15 years, Macau has enjoyed a meteoric rise to become the undisputed leader in casino gaming. Now, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the territory is about to rise to the top of another list: the richest places...
Crown Resorts Taking NSW Government to Court Over Views at Barangaroo Casino
Crown Resorts is taking legal action against the New South Wales government, with the goal of stopping a proposed development that Crown says could disrupt the views at its Barangaroo luxury casino complex. The dispute is over developments taking place in Central Barangaroo,...
FIFA Analysis Estimates Bookmakers Took €136B in Bets on 2018 World Cup
The 2018 World Cup wasn’t just one of the most exciting editions of the tournament ever, it was also extremely popular among gamblers. According an analysis done by FIFA alongside its service provider Sportradar, an estimated €136 billion ($155 billion) was bet...
