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Controversial Wynn Resorts Director Jay Hagenbuch Steps Down Ahead of AGM
John “Jay” Hagenbuch, the Wynn Resorts director whom Elaine Wynn launched a campaign to oust, announced Tuesday he would not be seeking reelection to the board at the company’s annual general meeting, which was scheduled for today, Wednesday, May 16. Ms. Wynn...
Disney and Seminole Tribe Continue Funding Florida Anti-Gambling Expansion Group
Disney Worldwide Services, a lobbying arm of the mass media and entertainment conglomerate, gave an additional $5 million last month to a nonprofit that's fighting against gambling expansion in Florida. Voters in Charge has successfully put a constitutional amendment before voters this...
American Gaming Association Bids Goodbye to PASPA as Its ‘Rational Alternative’ Becomes Reality
The American Gaming Association (AGA), which has long supported New Jersey’s legal battle for the right to regulate sports betting, welcomed Monday’s Supreme Court decision to strike down PASPA as an unconstitutional violation of states’ rights. AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman...
Eurovision Finals Coming Into Focus, Cyprus Is Nation to Beat
Eurovision is one of the world’s biggest music events, bringing acts from across Europe (and, for the past two years, Australia) to compete in the annual song contest. It’s always an event filled with spectacle and surprises, and this year might see...
Japan Gaming Congress Focused on Nation’s Fledgling Casino Industry
The Japan Gaming Congress began on Thursday in Tokyo, with delegates and government officials on hand to discuss a variety of issues and topics related to the future of casinos in the Asian country. There’s no absolutely guarantee that Japan will have...
Monmouth Park Operator Confident Sports Betting Legalization is Coming
Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey held their season opening press conference on Tuesday, but there was only one topic on the minds of those speaking: the upcoming ruling from the Supreme Court on the case of Christie v. NCAA. The...
NHL Stanley Cup Odds Favor Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights
The Stanley Cup odds favor the Lightning and Golden Knights meeting in the NHL finals, with Tampa Bay expected to be the favorite over the first-year expansion team. Vegas advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a 3-0 shutout of the San...
NBA Odds Favor Golden State Over Houston, Cavs Finally Get Some ‘Love’
Las Vegas NBA odds favor the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers meeting for the fourth straight year in the championship series. But before Steph Curry and LeBron James once again square off, two teams will hope to block the rivalry rematch....
Elaine Wynn Gains an Edge in Bid to Oust Jay Hagenbuch from Wynn Resorts Board
Elaine Wynn appears to have the upper hand in her running battle with Wynn Resorts to oust John Jay Hagenbuch from the board of directors. On Friday and Saturday, two influential advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis (GL), recommended...
Vegas Golden Knights One Series From Stanley Cup Finals, Oddsmakers Prepare for Worst-Case Scenario
With a win Sunday night in San Jose, the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Western Conference Finals and are now just one series removed from reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural season. It's a reality that few saw coming....
