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Crown Resorts $1.1 Billion Sydney Casino Project Cleared for Take-Off
James Packer’s Crown Resorts has received approval to transform the skyline of Sydney, Australia, with the creation of a skyscraping $1.1 billion casino resort. The 72-story Crown Sydney Hotel Resort project has cleared the final hurdle, signed off on Monday by the...
Northwest Indiana Casinos Deliver $1.7 Billion in Payments to Local Governments
Northwest Indiana casinos are playing a vital role in the region's overall economy. Since the area's first of four riverboats opened in 1996, the commercial casinos have provided $1.7 billion in revenues to local governments. Casinos are still viewed by many as...
US Supreme Court Steers Clear of Tribal Casino Labor Question
The US Supreme Court refused to be drawn into a legal scrap over the question of whether the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has authority over tribal casino operators on their sovereign lands. The court had been petitioned by two Native American...
Valve Sued for Facilitating Underage Gambling
Valve, owner of the Steam online games distribution platform and creator of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) video game series, is being sued for allegedly facilitating unregulated, underage gambling. The suit, filed on behalf of Connecticut resident Michael John McLeod, accuses...
Revel Reopening Could Negatively Impact Atlantic City’s Teetering Market, Experts Warn
The Revel Casino in Atlantic City probably needs some sage, or a witch doctor, or possibly an implosion. Whatever curse has lain like a black cloud over this once-touted property from Day One just doesn't seem to be in any danger of going...
Rio 2016 Olympics Lose More Marquee Names on Continued Zika Fears
The Rio 2016 Olympics commence on August 5, but a multitude of sports superstars aren't packing their bags. The primary reason so many professional athletes are skipping the Summer Games is the ongoing concerns over the Zika virus. A mosquito-borne virus that...
Taiwan Gambling Legalization Finding Favor in Ruling Party
Taiwan gambling legalization is slowly attracting support among the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership as the country looks to bolster its economy through new sources of revenue. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC) since World War II, bans gambling...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Schedule Five Meetings With Casinos Ahead of Planned Strike
Atlantic City casino workers will meet with five casinos over the next few days in an attempt to reach new labor contracts. The UNITE HERE Local 54 union has represented hospitality workers in Atlantic City for over 100 years. Union representatives confirmed...
USFantasy Sports Approved by Nevada Gaming Commission
The USFantasy Sports pari-mutuel betting system developed by Las Vegas gaming veteran Vic Salerno has been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The unanimous vote in support returns daily fantasy sports contests to the Silver State, albeit in a refurbished arrangement. USFantasy...
Brexit “Leave” Vote Passes: What Did UK Bookies Know That the Rest of Us Didn’t?
With the Brexit shock decision for the UK to leave the European Union, many are wondering about repercussions for the global economy. And on High Street, bookies may be wringing their hands today, wondering why they got it so wrong. But wait,...
