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Danny Guthrie, Ex-Premier League Player, Bankrupt Over Gambling Debt
Dannie Guthrie enjoyed the good life, fulfilling his dream of becoming a Premier League soccer player. It wasn’t all fun and games, though, as a penchant for gambling has led to bankruptcy. After accruing almost...
Macau Wants 40% GGR on Casino Revenue, but Offers Path to Reduce Cut
As Macau updates its gambling laws, a draft version of the bill included a gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax of "up to" 40%. Now, in the latest version, any ambiguity is gone, as the current...
Crown Resorts Takeover by Blackstone Approved by Australian Federal Court
The Blackstone Group has almost everything it needs to take possession of Australian casino operator Crown Resorts. A Federal Court approved the multibillion-dollar deal today, the last checkmark on a long list of approvals. This...
Las Vegas Strip Shooting Leaves Security Guard, Suspect Wounded
A man shot a security guard on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday after being confronted while attempting to swipe a sweatshirt from the popular gift shop, Bonanza Gifts, Metro police revealed. The suspect was shot...
Imperial Pacific Int’l May Be Close to Deal on Saipan’s Imperial Palace
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) reportedly have an agreement in the works. If the two sides sign off on it, it would allow IPI to keep the Imperial...
New Lottery Products Approved by Brazil’s Federal District Governor
Brazil is ready to bring new lottery products to market. The state of Federal District (DF, for its Portuguese acronym) will be able to launch its offerings after Governor Ibaneis Rocha approved legislation on Monday....
Sweden Backs off Plan to Hunt Down Unlicensed Online Gaming Operators
Countries like the UK and the Netherlands apparently believe that strangling their gambling markets with regulations is the ideal solution to making them run better. Sweden is taking a different approach, and isn't going to...
Downtown Las Vegas Plaza Casino to Provide Smoke-Free Gambling Area
The Plaza Hotel & Casino will soon unveil a dedicated smoke-free gaming space, officials announced today (June 14). It marks the first such tobacco-free casino space in downtown Las Vegas. The 2,500-square-foot space will also...
Svenska Spel Could Face Sale If Opposition Party Wins Sweden’s Elections
A Swedish political party with its eye on controlling the government feels that privatizing Svenska Spel is a smart move. If it wins the country's elections this September, one of its first orders of business...
Argentinian Millionaire Accused of Tax Evasion Hopes to Keep Casino
An Argentine businessman who spent time in jail for tax evasion wants to keep his casino. Cristobal López is banking on his influence and connections that run to the top of the government to keep...
