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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...
Three Japan Casino Resorts on Coalition Radar at 30 Percent Blanket Tax
The outlook for Japan casinos is looking positive, but not without some potential blockades. After a stalemate and delays, Japan’s ruling coalition is moving towards compromise at last. A framework of regulation is being drafted in the Diet right now, but time...
NCAA Odds Favor Villanova Wildcats Over Michigan Wolverines in National Championship
The NCAA odds for tonight's national championship game in San Antonio show that sports bettors feel there's a strong chance the Villanova Wildcats win their second title in three years. After 'Nova easily took care of business Saturday night against Kansas, the...
Galaxy Entertainment Confident of Passing Wynn Deal Probity Checks in Nevada
Macau operator Galaxy Entertainment is unconcerned by the Nevada Gaming Commission’s decision to investigate its suitability as an owner of Las Vegas-based casino giant Wynn Resorts. Galaxy Entertainment bought a 4.9 percent stake in Wynn Resorts for just under $1 billion last...
China Unveils World’s Longest Sea Bridge, Linking Macau to Hong Kong
The Chinese government gave the world a sneak peek at the longest sea bridge on the planet this week, connecting Hong Kong to Macau and the neighboring Chinese mainland city of Zhuhai. The project, which uses 420,000 tonnes of steel, cost $15.1...
Florida Lawmakers Mulling Special Session to Address Gambling
Florida lawmakers are considering reconvening in the state capital of Tallahassee for a special session to discuss casinos and parimutuel gambling, and who gets to offer what at their venues. The Florida Legislature adjourned for 2018 three weeks ago without coming to...
Alvarez vs. GGG Rematch Likely Off, as Nevada State Athletic Commission Files Doping Complaint
The highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady "GGG" Golovkin rematch is presumably off after Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett filed a formal complaint against the Mexican boxer for doping violations. Alvarez tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug clenbuterol...
