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UKGC Brands Skin Betting Operators “Parasites”
The UK Gambling Commission has weighed in on skin-betting, the practice of gambling with virtual in-game items, branding the third-party sites that facilitate such gambling “parasitic.” The video games industry needs to do more to counter these sites, which present “a clear...
Melco Crown to Change Its Name as It Seeks Post-Crown Identity
Melco Crown Entertainment is getting a name change and a complete rebranding. The Asian casino giant will drop the “Crown” from its English moniker and has proposed renaming itself “Melco Resorts & Entertainment,” as the company, much like Mariah Carey, contemplates a...
Asian-Focused Lucky Dragon Casino Bets Big on VIP Gamblers
The Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is the first resort that's truly focused on the Asian visitor. And four months since the venue opened its doors, the marketing strategy is reportedly paying off. The Lucky Dragon recently announced modifications...
With No Clear NCAA Favorite, Vegas Sportsbooks Writing Bountiful 2017 March Madness Story
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is underway with the first round tipping off on Thursday night at four locations across the country. And in Las Vegas, the sportsbooks are taking bets on every single game. An influx of bettors descend on the...
PAGCOR Corruption Allegations Rumored in Philippines, as Pastor Boy Saycon Strikes Again
PAGCOR, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation, is being accused of corruption after Pastor Boy Saycon turned over evidence to the country's Department of Justice. Saycon is no ordained religious leader, but the secretary-general of the Council of Philippine Affairs. He's reportedly...
Funeral Today for Tourist Kirk Henry, Paralyzed After 2001 Las Vegas Strip Club Attack, Still Owed Millions by Owner
Las Vegas tourist Kirk Henry, owed millions in damages by an allegedly Mob-connected Vegas strip club owner, died last month having only received a fraction of his compensation money, the Las Vegas Review-Journal revealed this week. In September 2001, Henry, a computer...
Two New Mississippi Casino Projects Rejected by Gaming Commission, And Not Everyone Is Unhappy About It
Mississippi casino expansion efforts were rejected by the state's Gaming Commission unanimously this week, after the regulators deemed that two proposed sites didn't qualify as suitable for the projects. The three-member panel met privately on Thursday for about 90 minutes, deliberating whether...
Mayweather vs. McGregor Speculation Continues, UFC President Dana White Says Fight Will Happen
The Mayweather vs. McGregor fight is going to happen, at least that's if you believe UFC President Dana White. Retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather and UFC champ Conor McGregor have been engaged in a nasty social media war over the last several...
New York State Senate Factors Revenue from Online Poker into Draft Budget Plan
The New York State Senate has included revenue from legalized, regulated online poker in its 2017-18 budget plan. But before you New York poker players break out the ticker tape start dancing, a couple of caveats. First, online poker was also included...
Former Pennsylvania State Representative Accused of Misappropriation Claims Gambling Addiction
Jesse White, a former Democratic Pennsylvania State Representative, was suspended from practicing law by the State Supreme Court on Wednesday for the alleged misappropriation of his clients’ funds. “Mr White has been placed on emergency temporary suspension in this Commonwealth after it...
