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UK Online Gambling Operators Under Investigation by Government Watchdog
UK online gambling operators are on notice by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for allegedly treating their customers unfairly. The CMA announced this week it has launched a formal investigation into online gambling after the UK Gambling Commission says it fielded...
Icahn May Reopen or Sell Trump Taj Mahal
Carl Icahn may yet reopen the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, or sell it to another casino operator, Icahn Enterprises has said, but not if a punitive bill is passed by the New Jersey legislature. The legislature is set to vote...
New Jersey Horsemen Say No Northern Casinos, No Racing
New Jersey horsemen have suggested in recent weeks that the casino referendum facing voters next month is crucial to their survival, but now one leader is saying residents should prepare for horse racing's curtain call. Meadowlands racetrack operator Jeff Gural believes New Jersey...
Vegas Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Hedging His Bets on Donald Trump
Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson has reportedly donated only $10 million of his $100 million pledge to super PACs specifically supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign. After Trump's third and final presidential debate performance, Adelson's wallet might remain close to his hip. Trump...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Throws Flag at Presidential Debates for Ratings Drop
NFL Roger Goodell is finally speaking out on a recent report in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that brought to light football's ratings plunge in 2016. Goodell, along with most of the NFL's 32 owners, was in Houston this week for the...
William Hill Accused of Customer Withdrawal Conspiracy
William Hill was forced to defend its withdrawal procedures this week following accusations that it and other operators within the online bookmaking industry “use their terms & conditions to delay or even avoid payment on winning bets.” The accusation comes from one...
Tabcorp and Tatts Merger to Create Aussie Betting Super Power
Tabcorp and Tatts, Australia’s two biggest homegrown betting companies, have announced their intention to merge. The $11.3 billion ($8.7 billion U.S.) combination will create an Aussie gambling giant, with revenues in excess of $5 billion ($3.8 billion U.S.) and control of over...
MGM National Harbor Not Responsible for Traffic Enforcement Costs
MGM National Harbor won't be on the hook for covering costs associated with the increased law enforcement presence and traffic mitigation tasks stemming from the opening of its $1.4 billion casino resort. Last week, residents in Prince George County's National Harbor and...
Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Casino Expansion Challenged by Rival Tribes
The Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Nation casino expansion currently underway at its Wittenberg facility violates state gaming laws, so says the Stockbridge-Munsee and Menominee tribes. Ho-Chunk Gaming, the gaming arm of the Ho-Chunk Nation, operates six land-based gaming facilities in the Badger State. ...
Presidential Betting Odds Say Election a Foregone Conclusion, but Final Debate Remains
Presidential betting odds on the 2016 election say the race for the White House is essentially over, and former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will become the 45th president of the United States. Bovada lists Clinton at -500 to...