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William Hill Rejects £3.6 Billion 888 and Rank Acquisition Bid
Bookmaker William Hill has reportedly rejected a joint takeover bid by 888 Holdings and the Rank Group that would value the company at £3.6 billion ($4.7 billion). Two weeks ago, news broke that 888 and Rank had formed a consortium, with an...
New Jersey Sports Betting Appeal Shot Down By Federal Court
New Jersey sports betting will officially remain an illegal activity for the foreseeable future. Nearly six months after the Third District Court of Appeals came together in Philadelphia for a rare en banc hearing to listen to New Jersey make its case,...
Bookies Slash Premier League Outsider Odds after Leicester City Headache
With the start of the English Premier League just days away, anyone looking for odds of 5001-1 on this one would be better off speculating on the chances of Elvis Presley turning up alive this year. Those were the odds that many...
DFS Industry Spent $800,000 on Lobbying in New York
The daily fantasy sports industry’s victory in the New York legislature last week didn’t come cheap. Just days after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the state’s DFS bill into law, heralding a new era of licensed and regulated fantasy sports contests,...
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Attacks Digital Gambling Ops
In the Philippines, the country's new president, Rodrigo Duterte, has it out for cyber gambling operators. The newly inaugurated leader has taken a rather unconventional approach as he continues his crusade against anything he deems to be "detrimental" to society. The 71-year-old...
Trump Taj Mahal Workers Could Find Plenty of Competition for New Jobs at MGM National Harbor
The Trump Taj Mahal will officially terminate roughly 2,000 casino workers when the Carl Icahn-owned property closes its doors for good after the Labor Day weekend next month. Unite-HERE Local 54 workers union launched a strike at the Boardwalk property on July...
Israel to Ban Slots and Horse Race Betting
Israel’s notoriously strict gambling laws are about to get even tougher, with the sudden prohibition of betting on horseracing and slot machines. Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Justice Ministry Director General Emi Palmor announced in a press conference this week that the...
Zika Virus a Boon to Vegas, Says MGM
The Zika virus, as horrible as it is, could be a boon for the Vegas tourism and gambling industry, so says Jim Murren, CEO of MGM Resorts International. Murren was speaking at a conference call to publicize his company’s Q2 financial results,...
Wynn Boston Harbor Finally Begins Construction After Legal Hurdles
Wynn Boston Harbor is officially under construction. After three years of legal challenges, primarily from nearby Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone (D), Steve Wynn's first domestic property outside of Nevada has broken ground. Construction equipment moved onto the 33-acre site and roughly 500...
Summer Olympics Underway in Rio as City’s Preparation Takes Center Stage
The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kickoff this evening in Rio de Janeiro, and while the athletes, fans, and media are ready for the competitions, it isn't quite so clear that the city itself is. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 pm local time...
