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MGM Expected to Receive Maryland Casino Approval
MGM Resorts has been making some big splashes on the East Coast, including gaining a license to build in Springfield, Massachusetts. Now, with one last approval from local regulators, MGM could see another complex built just miles from the nation's capitol. The...
Atlantic City Trump Plaza Likely to Close in September
The casino industry of Atlantic City is currently facing an unprecedented freefall. After years of declining revenues, at least two casinos have already closed or plan to close this year, and another is facing a second bankruptcy in two years. And now,...
Poker Player Paul Phua Arrested with World Cup Gambling Ring
Probably if you plan to set up an illegal sports betting ring, doing it on the property of a major Las Vegas casino with their own sports book is not your best idea ever. But that reality seems to have eluded high-stakes poker...
Nevada Approves 888 Online Poker Pool-Sharing Network
The prospect of interstate online poker player pool-sharing in the US has moved one step closer, following the news that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has, on principal, approved a multi-operator player-sharing network in the state. The Board heard that the...
California Tribe Claims Sovereignty, Launches Online Poker Site
For years now, California has been rumored to be the next state to approve online gambling. With an already thriving casino and gambling industry, plenty of interest and the population to support a strong online poker scene, the state is a natural...
James Packer Earns License for Sydney Casino
There really wasn't any drama left in the process, but Australian casino magnate James Packer is be breathing a sigh of relief. That's because the NSW government has finally made the official decision to allow a VIP casino to be built and...
European Commission Calls for Online Gambling Health Warnings
These days, everyone is familiar with the ubiquitous warnings found on packages of cigarettes. They're a little different from country to country, but they remind consumers of the well-known health problems that can occur because of smoking every time they look at...
Casinos Seek Conscious Uncoupling from US Dog Racing
If you look around the USA, you'll still see a fair amount of dog racing, at least in those states that haven't made the practice illegal, following massive criticism of many of the issues surrounding the sport. But at most tracks, greyhounds...
City of Boston and Mohegan Sun Agree to Casino Deal
Ever since the residents of East Boston first rejected a casino planned for their community, the city of Boston has worked tirelessly to oppose nearby proposals in Revere and Everett. When those efforts seemingly failed, the city also vowed to strike the...
Betsoft Receives Gaming License Suspension from Alderney
Digitus, the parent company of Dutch online gaming software provider Betsoft, has had its gaming license suspended with immediate effect, although no one but the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) quite knows why. The AGCC, which regulates online gambling in the jurisdiction of...
