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PokerStars Likely to Pull Out of Australia, Says Amaya, But India Beckons
PokerStars may withdraw its services from Australia in the wake of a new law that will transform the country from a gray to a black market, Amaya CFO Daniel Sebag said this week. PokerStars is eager to keep its nose clean in...
Genting Dumps South Korea Casino Project to Focus on Japan
Malaysian casino giant Genting has agreed to sell its 50 percent stake in Resorts World Jeju, a $1.8 billion development on Jeju Island in South Korea, due to open in late 2017. The casino group said that it wants to focus its...
Nevada Gaming Policy Committee Says Yes to eSports, No to Daily Fantasy Sports
The Nevada Gaming Policy Committee, led by Governor Brian Sandoval (R), is urging the state's Gaming Control Board (GCB) to develop regulations to oversee the emerging eSports betting industry. A form of competition primarily using electronic devices and games, eSports has gone...
Rapid India Demonetization Cripples Goa Casinos, Could Impact Las Vegas Tourism
In India, the government’s jolting decision to scrap 86 percent of all rupees in circulation has sent shock waves through Goa’s casino industry. In an unscheduled broadcast to the nation last week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced without warning that all high-denomination...
Donald Trump Cabinet Choices and Presidential Direction Become Latest Prediction Market Wagers
President-elect Donald Trump's possible cabinet appointments and how his leadership role and decisions will play out have set off a fresh round of prediction market betting. PredictIt.org, an online market that sells shares on the outcomes of political and financial events, is...
Donald Trump Cottons Up to Anti-Online Gambling Proponent for Possible Cabinet Choice
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to name anyone to his presidential cabinet, but rumors abound. Two of the most recent potential cabinet members bandied about have been Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Trump's former adversary, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas). Cotton is reportedly...
Atlantic City Casinos Gladly Bid Adieu to Trump Taj Mahal
Only seven Atlantic City casinos remain following the October 10 closure of Carl Icahn's Trump Taj Mahal, but the fifth casino resort to close since 2014 had little impact on overall gaming revenues during the month. The New Jersey Division of Gaming...
Drunken Thug Beats Girlfriend at Sands Bethlehem And Sues Casino
A man who viciously beat his girlfriend in a drunken rage in a hotel room at the Sands in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is suing the casino for giving him too many free drinks. Nicholas Mullins, 31, was sentenced to four years in prison...
Raiders Bets On Nevada Sports Books Despite Move to Vegas
Bettors will still be able to have their money on the Raiders at Nevada’s sports books if the team makes a proposed move to Las Vegas, even if the NFL requests otherwise. That’s according to Chairman of the Gaming Control Commission, Tony...
College Football Playoff Chaos Offers Attractive Betting Lines
The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are out for the third time this season, but aside from undefeated Alabama at #1, the all-important top four spots remain largely in limbo heading into week 12 of the NCAA season. The CFP, which replaced...
