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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...
FBI Busts Major Mafia Crime Syndicate, Included Illegal Gambling Ops
A massive Mafia arm that engaged in illegal gambling, extortion, gun-running, and fraud, among other crimes, was smashed by the FBI on Thursday. Bureau agents arrested 46 alleged mob associates, soldiers, capos, and one reputed boss, all in locations up and down...
Illinois Casinos Lose $51 Million Settlement Stemming From Former Governor Rod Blagojevich Case
Illinois casinos lost $51 million this week, but not at the hands of a hot streak from gamblers. Instead, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago is responsible for the mammoth take. It all stems from one of Illinois' most infamous...
New York Regulates Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports is back in action in New York State, as Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law last night that legalizes, licenses and regulates the contests. New York becomes the seventh state to regulate DFS, and by far the...
GOP VP Nominee Mike Pence Stumps in Nevada, Gambling Views Surface
Republican vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence visited Nevada this week, where his views on gambling and the casino industry fittingly attracted plenty of attention. The Indiana governor who shares the GOP ticket with billionaire businessman Donald Trump made campaign stops at the Carson...
Oklahoma Casinos Shutter Dallas Market From A-List Entertainment Through Non-Compete Clauses
Oklahoma casinos located near the Texas border are forcing certain A-list entertainment acts to sign non-compete agreements barring them from performing in the nearby Dallas metro area leading up to and following their scheduled dates. The Sooner State is home to dozens...
Trump Taj Mahal Strike Will Become Longest Casino Walkout in Atlantic City History Tomorrow
Trump Taj Mahal union workers in the Unite-HERE Local 54 coalition haven't been on the job since July 1 when they walked out in protest of what they feel to be inadequate benefits. Tomorrow will mark 35 days and make the strike...
