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Atlantic City Officials Hope New Resorts Will Return Declining Visitation Rates
If the two new Atlantic City casino resorts expected to open later this year are to be successful, visitor trips to the beachfront town are going to need to change course from 2017. Stockton University's Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality...
Wynn Macau Extends Maternity, Paternity Leave in Anticipation of License Renewal
Wynn Macau is getting its ducks in line -- and toeing the line -- in anticipation of the Chinese gaming enclave's license renewal process and following in the wake of a scandal that shook the entire company to its core. Wynn Macau...
Legislation Round-up: Sports Betting Movement in Louisiana, Illinois, Rhode Island
As the global gambling industry awaits a US Supreme Court Ruling that is likely to legalize sports betting in America, legislatures across the country are alive with activity. Close to 20 states have now either passed legislation to legalize sports wagering in...
Canelo Alvarez vs. GGG 2 Canceled, Promoters Look for Fresh Meat for Golovkin
The Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady "GGG" Golovkin rematch is off. The underdog Canelo withdrew from the fight this week ahead of his scheduled appearance before the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) where he'll attempt to explain two recent failed drug tests. While...
Former Chicago Police Chief in Mayoral Race Wants Casino at O’Hare International
Chicago Mayoral candidate Garry McCarthy wants a casino at O’Hare International Airport. The former Chicago police chief told WBBM-AM’s At Issue program that an airport casino would be a big money-spinner for the city, without any of the negatives a regular urban...
2018 Masters Sets New Handle Record at Las Vegas Sportsbook
The 2018 Masters has already set a new record handle for golf's first major of the year. That might come as little surprise, as the nation's general attitude towards sports betting calms, and 14-time major champion Tiger Woods returns to competitive play...
Pennsylvania County Bluffed for Satellite Casino by Sands Bethlehem Still Wants Gambling
A Pennsylvania county that was deceived into thinking it had been bid on to locate a satellite casino within its boundaries still hopes to welcome a gambling venue, but local leaders admit those odds now seem slim. Mercer County in Western Pennsylvania...
Check Your Ticket: $533 Million Mega Millions Winner Yet to Come Forward
Speculation continues to swirl around the identity of America’s tenth largest lottery jackpot winner, who at the time of writing has not yet come forward. The lucky customer won a $533 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday night, having purchased a ticket at...
Duterte’s Environmental Shutdown of Boracay Island a ‘Smokescreen’ for Casino, Alleges Opposition Lawmaker
Galaxy Entertainment’s construction of a $500 million casino on the paradise summer resort of Boracay Island in the Philippines is due to go ahead, despite the fact the island has been shut down for an environmental clean-up. But at least one opposition...
Wynn Boston Harbor Domain Name Grab Hints at Possible Rebranding for Massachusetts Casino
Could domain names scooped up by Wynn Boston Harbor executives be further indication that the property, now under construction, may be looking at a new name, one without the taint now associated with Steve Wynn himself? Wynn Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio...
