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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Calls for Atlantic City Budget Slim Down for Municipal Workers
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is no longer crisscrossing the country on the presidential campaign trail, and as such the Republican, now in his second gubernatorial term, has more time to refocus his efforts on issues facing his own state. No concern...
Arizona Tribe Can Move Forward with Glendale Casino Expansion Following US Appeals Court Decision
An Arizona tribe received the blessing of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals this week to expand its Glendale casino to include Class III gaming and incorporate slot machines and table games. In a lawsuit between the Tohono O'odham Nation vs....
Phil Mickelson Gambling Pal Gregory Silveira Withdraws Guilty Plea in Money Laundering Case
Gambler Gregory Silveira, known to have ties to golfer (and gambler) Phil Mickelson, has been facing charges of money laundering in a Los Angeles court. But now Silveriera, who had previously plead guilty to the charges, wants to change his plea to...
Washington, D.C. Always a Political Gamble, But Could an Actual Casino Come to Nation’s Capital?
Washington, D.C., is a powerhouse of intrigue, bluffs, and gambles, but that reality could one day extend to an actual land-based casino in the District, if a group funded by an anonymous corporation in Delaware get its way. A group known as...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Requests Plainridge Park Online Slot Presentation Over Gambling Addiction Concerns
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has requested that Plainridge Park Casino representatives attend a forthcoming meeting to present how social gaming works and what potential impact free money online slots might have on problem gambling. Social gaming is defined as the "activity...
Canadian Priest Gambles Away $386,000 in Donations Earmarked for Iraqi Refugees
A Canadian priest in Ontario has admitted to losing more than CDN$500,000 (US$386,000) in charitable funds that were supposed to be used to assist Iraqi refugees seeking asylum in the eastern Canadian province. Father Amer Saka of the St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic...
Kim Wong, Alleged Mastermind of New York Fed Reserve Heist, Gives Testimony in Philippines Senate
Kim Wong, president of the Eastern Hawaii Casino in the Cagayan Economic Zone, appeared at a Philippines Senate hearing on Tuesday to offer his testimony on events surrounding the theft of millions of dollars from the New York Federal Reserve Bank back...
NCAA Final Four Odds: Will Syracuse’s Cinderella Story Continue?
The NCAA Final Four odds are set, and if Las Vegas is correct, fans are in store for a nail-biter and one that might get a little bit ugly. After two weeks of tournament play, March Madness is down to #1 North...
Wynn-Wynn Face Off Will Be No Win for One Wynn in Wynn Resorts Share Battle
Casino mogul Steve Wynn, 74, and his first wife Elaine, 73, are engulfed in a full-blown War of the Roses over the Wynn Resorts empire. Ex-wife Elaine is suing the mogul in an attempt to wrestle back control of the stock in...
David Baazov to Step Down at Amaya For Now, as Allegations Mount
David Baazov will take a temporary break from his responsibilities as the CEO and chairman of Amaya, the company announced today. The Canadian gaming conglomerate said in a presser that Baazov, who is facing five as-yet-unproven charges of insider trading, will be...
