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Republican Debate Chaotic and Insult-Filled, But Candidates Say They’d Support Donald Trump
The 11th Republican debate in Detroit was an unparalleled spectacle not seen before in American politics. The four remaining candidates for the GOP ticket, frontrunner Donald Trump, Senators Ted Cruz (Texas) and Marco Rubio (Florida), and Ohio Governor John Kasich, all exchanged...
Pennsylvania State Representative Marc Gergely Denies Membership in Illegal Gambling Racket
Pennsylvania State Representative Marc Gergely (D- 35th Dist) appeared in court today, accused of being a member of an illegal Pittsburgh slots gambling ring led by a man named “Porky” Melocchi. Gergely, one of over a dozen charged in the case, is...
Carl Icahn Delivers $100 Million Ultimatum on North Jersey Casino Bill
Carl Icahn says he will bail on Atlantic City if the state’s proposal to license casino gaming in North Jersey goes ahead. Just days after he completed a deal to take over the stricken Trump Taj Mahal, rescuing it from Chapter 11...
Amaya Sets Parameters with CEO David Baazov and Withholds Revenue Projections as Takeover Talks Continue
Canadian gaming operator Amaya Inc. has released a cautionary statement to investors this week. In it, the company reveals that the Montreal-based company will not be producing “earnings guidance” with respect to its 2016 financial performance, in light of CEO David Baazov’s...
Paddy Power Slapped by Regulator over Poor Anti-Money Laundering Measures
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is used to having its wrists slapped by Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority by now. The controversial company actually revels in the notoriety its risqué advertising brings, and it knows that some condemnation comes with that reality. But a...
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Take Commanding Leads in Super Tuesday Showdown
Update March 2, 2016: Since we first published this story, back-of-the-field GOP runner Ben Carson has announced that he sees "no path forward" in his campaign. Although he has not officially ended his run as yet, it's expected that he may do...
Florida Gambling Expansion Bill Passes House Committee, Odds of Passage Remain Slim
Florida gambling expansion bill HB 7109 scored a much-needed victory on Monday, after the state's House Finance and Tax Committee voted 12-5 in favor of moving the legislation to the chamber's floor. Introduced by Jose Diaz (R-District 116), HB 7109 would overhaul...
North Jersey Casino Bill Not Sitting Well with Atlantic City Residents and Businesses
Opposition to North Jersey casino expansion gathered in Trenton on Monday to denounce lawmakers’ plans to tear up Atlantic City’s longstanding casino monopoly in the state. Atlantic City business owners and concerned residents joined politicians such as State Senator Jim Whelan (D-Atlantic)...
Trump Taj Mahal Back Out of Bankruptcy with Carl Icahn at the Helm
The Trump Taj Mahal is officially out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and in the clutches of billionaire corporate raider Carl Icahn, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises. And in the very week that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, having bowed...
Donald Trump Getting Better Odds with Sports Books Than with Polls, But Hillary Clinton Looks Like a Winner
Donald Trump may be the topic of everybody’s water cooler conversations these days, but if you ask die-hard gamblers, Hillary Clinton is more likely to become our next commander-in chief. According to the latest data at Paddy Power Betfair, Hillary Clinton and...