5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Icahn May Reopen or Sell Trump Taj Mahal
Carl Icahn may yet reopen the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, or sell it to another casino operator, Icahn Enterprises has said, but not if a punitive bill is passed by the New Jersey legislature. The legislature is set to vote...
New Jersey Horsemen Say No Northern Casinos, No Racing
New Jersey horsemen have suggested in recent weeks that the casino referendum facing voters next month is crucial to their survival, but now one leader is saying residents should prepare for horse racing's curtain call. Meadowlands racetrack operator Jeff Gural believes New Jersey...
Vegas Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Hedging His Bets on Donald Trump
Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson has reportedly donated only $10 million of his $100 million pledge to super PACs specifically supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign. After Trump's third and final presidential debate performance, Adelson's wallet might remain close to his hip. Trump...
William Hill Accused of Customer Withdrawal Conspiracy
William Hill was forced to defend its withdrawal procedures this week following accusations that it and other operators within the online bookmaking industry “use their terms & conditions to delay or even avoid payment on winning bets.” The accusation comes from one...
Tabcorp and Tatts Merger to Create Aussie Betting Super Power
Tabcorp and Tatts, Australia’s two biggest homegrown betting companies, have announced their intention to merge. The $11.3 billion ($8.7 billion U.S.) combination will create an Aussie gambling giant, with revenues in excess of $5 billion ($3.8 billion U.S.) and control of over...
MGM National Harbor Not Responsible for Traffic Enforcement Costs
MGM National Harbor won't be on the hook for covering costs associated with the increased law enforcement presence and traffic mitigation tasks stemming from the opening of its $1.4 billion casino resort. Last week, residents in Prince George County's National Harbor and...
Presidential Betting Odds Say Election a Foregone Conclusion, but Final Debate Remains
Presidential betting odds on the 2016 election say the race for the White House is essentially over, and former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will become the 45th president of the United States. Bovada lists Clinton at -500 to...
Ralph Caputo to Push for Slots at New Jersey Racetracks
New Jersey’s northern casino expansion plan may be doomed in the minds of even its most fervent supporters, but one politician from the state’s north, Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-28th), believes he has come up with the next best thing: slot machines. Or...
YouTube Star Pleads Not Guilty to Inviting Children to Gamble
A celebrity esports YouTuber has pled not guilty in a UK court to charges of promoting unlawful gambling. Craig Douglas, known to his 1.3 million subscribers as “Nepenzeth,” and co-defendant Dylan Rigby were charged last month with promoting a lottery and advertising unlawful...
Amaya and William Hill Merger Negotiations Collapse
The wheels came off a proposed merger between William Hill and Amaya today, as the UK bookmaker walked away from the deal following objections from its shareholders. On Friday Parvus Capital Management, the company’s biggest shareholder, publicly criticized the proposal as a...
