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Andrew Cuomo Not In “Giving Tuesday” Mood, Vetoes Charitable Gaming Bill
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) had a severe case of the Mondays this week. Yesterday, the Democrat in his second term vetoed 72 bills passed by the State Legislature that dealt with everything from public transit improvement and natural disaster readiness...
Ladbrokes Coral Looks to Spoil Tabcorp-Tatts Merger Party
Is Ladbrokes Coral about to gatecrash the biggest merger in the history of Australia’s gambling industry? The UK betting powerhouse is believed to be preparing a $2 billion-plus bid for Tabcorp, the Australia’s biggest bookmaker, which itself is negotiating a merger with...
Australian Sports Commission Calls for National Lottery to Fund Olympic Team
Australian Sports Commission Chairman John Wylie wants a national lottery created in order to support the country's Olympic team. Fresh off a disappointing performance in Rio where Australia placed eighth overall on the medal board, Wylie says other countries are outspending the...
South Bend Casino Puts Gambling Next to America’s Most Distinguished Catholic University
A South Bend casino is cleared for construction, and when the resort is completed, will put gambling less than five miles from the University of Notre Dame campus. On November 17, the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) placed 165.81 acres...
Undeterred by Snafus, David Baazov Gets Renewed Commitment From Amaya Bid Financiers
With the publicly expressed confidence of one of his Hong Kong investors, ex-Amaya CEO David Baazov is back, with a renewed buyout proposal for the company he helped co-found. Stanley Choi, chairman of Head and Shoulders Financial Group, told Bloomberg in a phone...
Rodrigo Duterte Continues Reign of Terror, as Philippines Detains 1,240 Chinese Citizens on Alleged Illegal Gambling Charges
Hard-line Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is showing no mercy for 1,240 Chinese citizens suspected of working for illegal gambling enterprises in his country. The leader, who has made his stance on unsanctioned operations clear in just the six months in which he has...
What’s on Every Gambler’s Wish List This 2016 Holiday Season?
The gambler's wish list for the 2016 holiday season is first and foremost a little bit of luck, but aside from that intangible gift, family and friends are often at a loss as to what to get the gambler in one's life....
Casinos Offer Alternatives for Those Escaping Holiday Pressures
Casinos provide plenty of alternative recreation for those looking to escape the pressures of the holiday season or avoid it altogether. For many Americans, November and December is a joyous time where family and friends come together to celebrate their religious beliefs...
Who Spends Thanksgiving in Las Vegas? You Might Be Surprised
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas might not sound like the most ideal destination for the wholesome family holiday. But as may expect, Sin City doesn't shut down for turkey day and actually provides an assortment of activities and dining options for travelers. While...
What American Gamblers Can Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving
American gamblers have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday. Long gone are the days when traveling to Atlantic City or Nevada was required for those looking to place a wager. And the years ahead look even more promising for US...
