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November Nine Set for World Series of Poker Main Event, But No Daniel Negreanu
The World Series of Poker Main Event has reached the November Nine, and while the tournament may not have the star power it had hoped for, there is no shortage of poker talent or interesting story lines at the final table. The...
Scott Walker Announces Presidential Bid
Scott Walker threw his hat into the Republican political ring on Monday, officially announcing that he will be seeking the GOP nomination for President of the United States in 2016. Walker, currently serving as the governor of Wisconsin, made his announcement to...
Boston Claims Wynn Resorts Knew of Criminal Ties To Everett Land
Wynn Resorts had knowledge that the plot of land it purchased for its $1.3 billion casino project in Everett, Massachusetts was part-owned by a convicted felon with alleged ties to the Mob, according to the City of Boston. The city is suing...
GBGA Challenge to UK Point of Consumption Tax Referred to EU Court of Justice
The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) has made a significant gain in its ongoing legal battle against the UK’s point of consumption (POC) tax, which was introduced by the new UK Gambling Act at the end of last year. The High...
Vote On North Jersey Casino Unlikely In 2015
New Jersey officials and residents are still debating whether the state should approve new casinos in North or Central Jersey, the first that would exist in the state outside of Atlantic City. But while the prospect of building new venues to compete...
666Bet Owner Paul Bell, Metro Play, Forced Into Liquidation
Metro Play Ltd, operator of troubled betting websites 666Bet.com and MetroPlay.com, has been issued with a compulsory liquidation order by the online gaming licensing jurisdiction of Alderney. Former Metro Play customers who are still owed money by the company have been instructed...
Detroit Casinos Making a Comeback as City Slowly Recovers from Recession Smackdown
Detroit casinos could be signaling a slight revival in a city that was hit exceptionally hard by the recession. Once known as the Motor City before the auto industry largely disappeared to cheaper pastures, Detroit may be in the early stages of...
Phil Mickelson Issues Garbled Statement On Illegal Gambling Controversy
Golfer Phil Mickelson has been fielding unwelcome questions about his alleged part in an ongoing gambling and money laundering scandal this week. Facing the world’s media at the Scottish Open, the five-time major winner was forced to address allegations that $2.75 million...
Unibet Acquires StanJames.com For £19 Million
Unibet has made a play for the UK market with the acquisition of the online betting arm of Stan James bookmakers. The company, which is of Swedish origin but headquartered in Malta will acquire Stan James’ internet business, including full rights to...
Judge Allows Boston Lawsuit To Move Forward In Wynn Everett Case
Suffolk Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders rejected a request by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the city of Boston, though the ultimate outcome of the legal action to stop the Wynn Everett from being built is still...
