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Trump Taj Mahal Likely to Close in New Jersey Despite Concessions
Billionaire Carl Icahn says that the Trump Taj Mahal is likely to close, despite a court's ruling that the casino can break its contract with union workers there. Icahn told the Associated Press that the casino will likely shut down, due to...
Wynn Everett to Get Design Overhaul in Massachusetts
It’s back to the drawing board for the planned Wynn Everett casino, as parent Wynn Resorts announced this week that it would be redesigning its proposed $1.6 billion casino near Boston on the recommendation of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Wynn was awarded...
Trump Taj Mahal Fights to Retain Trump Brand in Atlantic City
The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City will not be removing the Trump brand from its name. Or at least that’s the position of its lawyers, who are arguing that such a move would be “destructive” for a casino property that is...
Daniel Negreanu, Jack McClelland Make Poker Hall of Fame
Daniel Negreanu and renowned poker tournament director Jack McClelland are the newest members of the Poker Hall of Fame. The pair have become the 47th and 48th poker people to receive the prestigious nomination, and will be inducted at a ceremony on...
Caesars Focuses on $1 Billion Philippines Casino Project
Caesars Entertainment is hoping to build a $1 billion casino complex in the Philippines in an attempt to become the first major international gaming brand to build in that country. While the company hasn't yet made a formal announcement of any plans...
New Jersey Mafia Bust Proof that Sports Betting Needs Oversight, Says State AG
A New Jersey Mafia bust supports the idea that sports betting in the Garden State needs to be legalized in order to keep criminal elements out, according to the state's Acting Attorney General, John J. Hoffman. Speaking at a press conference in...
South African Gambling Board Suspended for Corruption
The entire South African Gambling Board has been suspended for being an alleged hotbed of corruption, mismanagement and wasteful spending, according to the country’s trade and industry minister, Rob Davies. Davies relieved the National Gambling Board of South Africa (NGB) of its...
James Packer Blames Crown Punters for Massive Profit Loss
James Packer’s Crown Resorts in Australia has been hit by some negative variance at the VIP tables, it seems. Packer told fellow shareholders at the company’s AGM (annual general meeting) last week in Perth that VIP operations were A$100 million below expectation,...
Taj Mahal Union Contract Voided by Federal Judge
The Trump Taj Mahal and its owners won a major battle in bankruptcy court on Friday, as a federal judge voided the casino's contract with its union workers. Judge Kevin Gross granted the request of Trump Entertainment Resorts and investor Carl Icahn,...
New Jersey Sports Betting Law Approved as Sports Leagues Sue
A New Jersey sports betting bill was signed into law last week by Governor Chris Christie in what appears to be the War of the Roses between the Guv and major league sports. After being passed by legislators last week, the new...
