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Native American Casino Sector Generates Strongest Revenue Growth in a Decade
The tribal gaming industry across America recorded its highest ever revenue figures last year, according to the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). Its earnings of $29.9 billion represents a five percent increase on the previous year and its best growth margin in...
Sheldon Adelson Upbeat on Macau as Mass Market Gamblers Return
LVS boss Sheldon Adelson is bullish about an upturn in Macau’s fortunes. Speaking during the Sands China earnings call this week, the billionaire casino mogul said that after two straight years of monthly decline for the gaming hub, stabilization had arrived, evidenced...
Donald Trump’s Atlantic City Record Attacked on Day One of Democratic National Convention
Donald Trump spent a quarter-century owning businesses in Atlantic City. Throughout the course of his campaign, the billionaire Republican Party nominee has repeatedly trumpeted his success in the east coast gambling mecca. "I made a lot of money in Atlantic City and...
Caesars Interactive Entertainment in Advanced Talks Over $4.2 billion Acquisition
Caesars Interactive Entertainment (CIE) could be sold to a Chinese consortium led by Giant Interactive, owners of MMO role-playing game ZT Online, according to a report by Reuters. Sources who spoke to the international news agency on condition of anonymity said that...
Rank and 888 to Launch Shocking Bid for William Hill
Gambling groups Rank Group and 888 Holdings is to launch a shock double bid for William Hill, Britain’s biggest bookmaker. The two companies announced on Sunday night that they had formed a consortium and were weighing a reverse takeover of the bookmaker that...
Pennsylvania Casinos Refusing to Buy Into State’s New Liquor Law
Pennsylvania casinos aren't jumping at the chance to serve alcohol between the hours of 2 and 6 am due to new law's exorbitant cost. Last month legislators in Harrisburg passed a measure to allow the state's 12 casinos to dispense booze for...
Saudis Deny Fatwa Against Pokémon Go Has Been Reissued
Rest easy, Pokémon Go fans in the United Arab Emirates. The Saudi government has quelled the horrific rumor that you might not be able to play the game you love. All is right with the world. The game that has grabbed the minds...
Larry Flynt v. City of Gardena Goes to Infamous Publisher in Casino Tax Squabble
Infamous publisher Larry Flynt won his squabble with the city of Gardena in Southern California this week. The battle was around a disputed economic package for his Hustler and Normandie casinos. Flynt purchased the Normandie, the Golden State’s oldest card club, earlier this...
Manny Pacquiao Ending Retirement, Floyd Mayweather Rematch Rumored for 2017
Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement after beating Timothy Bradley in April, his 58th professional boxing win against just six losses. Three months later, the Filipino boxing great already has the itch to re-enter the ring. The political arena in the United States...
GOP Online Gambling Ban Stance Reversed, Nominee Trump Makes Acceptance Speech
The GOP online gambling stance may not have been the most compelling issue of a very heated and contentious presidential campaign. But news that the Republican Party has now reversed a previous push to ban Internet gambling at the federal level should...
