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Katrina Recovery Still Continues Ten Years Later, and Casino Industry Does Its Part
Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast ten years ago, and for obvious reasons, most of the discussion about the storm, its aftermath, and its impact on the region has been on the very real human stories that impacted those in New Orleans,...
Betting on US Presidential Campaign Outcome for 2016: Okay Anywhere Except in America
The current US presidential campaign is anything but boring, that's for sure. And you can bet it will continue to unfold in an interesting way. Well, you can bet anywhere except in its country of origin, that is. The race for president...
Macau Casinos Consider Abduction Insurance as Kidnappings Rise
As if Macau doesn't have enough problems lately, a new and frightening trend in the Chinese gambling mecca is probably not going to help business any, either. A rise in the kidnapping of high rollers from Macau’s top hotel resorts over the...
Optimal Payments Sees Revenues Soar in 2015
Optimal Payments has found itself with a bigger presence in American markets over the past year, owing to increased usage of brands like Neteller in regulated markets. That seems to have paid off for the company, as revenues are up more than...
Jim Murren Considering Taking MGM Off the Grid in Nevada
MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren wants to put his company’s Las Vegas operations on a greener path, using clearner, renewable energy sources to power its casinos and resorts. But he doesn’t want to have to pay NV Energy for...
Phil Ivey Suggests Borgata Used Booze and Boobs to Target Him
Phil Ivey's protracted battle with Atlantic City's Borgata Casino took another turn this week after the poker star claimed the casino tried to manipulate him and cloud his judgment. The $9.6 million session, which took place back in 2011, has since entered...
Bwin.party Wants Firm Bid from GVC
Bwin.party is apparently a very desirable acquisition, as the battle between GVC Holdings and 888 Holdings seems to see each potential buyer outdo the other on a regular basis. The latest twist in the ongoing saga has seen GVC once again prepare...
With Fewer Casinos, Atlantic City Gaming Profits Improve Even with Less Overall Revenue
Atlantic City gaming may be losing, technically speaking, but the house is still winning overall. The New Jersey beachside resort isn’t packing in the tourists in the same way that it once did, but the news isn’t all bad for those casinos...
Paddy Power Betfair to Be New Online Powerhouse as Two Companies Merge in $7.74B Deal
Paddy Power Betfair will soon be the progeny of a major online gaming deal between the two British powerhouse companies. Betfair and Paddy Power, longtime competitors in the sports book and online gambling markets, have decided to partner to form one of...
Alabama Gambling Expansion Tabled for 2015
Many Alabama legislators want gambling expansion in their state, and it seems like much of the public might be on board as well. But despite a reasonable level of support for such a movement, it looks like any attempt to add a...
