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NagaWorld Employees Arrest by Cambodians Damage Company Reputation: Opinion
January 5, 2022

NagaWorld Employees Arrest by Cambodians Damage Company Reputation: Opinion

Cambodian police arrested 15 protesting workers this week at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, according to Chinese news reports. The move could have a negative impact on the nation’s largest casino and its operating company. Among...

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Powerball’s Wednesday Jackpot Jumps to $630M, as Ticket Sales Increase Nationwide
January 5, 2022

Powerball’s Wednesday Jackpot Jumps to $630M, as Ticket Sales Increase Nationwide

For the third time in less than a year, the Powerball jackpot has grown past $600 million. Officials with the multi-state lottery game announced Wednesday morning that the top prize for the next drawing, occurring...

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Playtech Gives JKO More Time to Make Binding Purchase Bid
January 5, 2022

Playtech Gives JKO More Time to Make Binding Purchase Bid

Former Formula 1 team leader Eddie Jordan has been given a little breathing room. His attempt to purchase gaming company Playtech through JKO Play Ltd. will be allowed more time to submit a bid. Playtech...

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Maltese Woman Admits She Scammed Lotto Booth Boss to Go Gambling
January 5, 2022

Maltese Woman Admits She Scammed Lotto Booth Boss to Go Gambling

A Maltese woman appeared before a judge this week, accused of pilfering from her employer. She allegedly embezzled almost €7,000 (US$7,930) to feed her gambling habit. Joanne Borg allegedly couldn't help herself. The 33-year-old was...

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Macau May Become Proving Ground for China’s Digital Yuan
January 5, 2022

Macau May Become Proving Ground for China’s Digital Yuan

The year 2022 is going to bring about a number of changes to Macau's gambling industry. One of the most notable could be the inclusion of China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan....

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Full House to Drop Indiana Casino Lawsuits, Churchill Downs to Proceed in Terre Haute
January 4, 2022

Full House to Drop Indiana Casino Lawsuits, Churchill Downs to Proceed in Terre Haute

Full House Resorts notified Indiana Gaming Commission officials on Tuesday it would drop its legal challenges regarding the casino license for Terre Haute. It's a move that clears what is likely the last obstacle for...

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Sycuan Casino Workers Possibly Exposed to Tuberculosis Patient, San Diego Officials Say
January 4, 2022

Sycuan Casino Workers Possibly Exposed to Tuberculosis Patient, San Diego Officials Say

Health officials in the San Diego area say someone recently diagnosed with tuberculosis may have exposed workers and players at the Sycuan Casino Resort to the infectious disease. The San Diego County Health and Human...

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New Zealand Casino Operator SkyCity Rings in the New Year with a Workers Strike
January 4, 2022

New Zealand Casino Operator SkyCity Rings in the New Year with a Workers Strike

SkyCity Hamilton in New Zealand greeted 2022 with a departure of its employees. Workers at the casino launched a strike on December 31 in a bid to find pay equality. SkyCity Hamilton employees made history...

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Ending Imperial Pacific’s Control Over Saipan’s Casino Market Called Unconstitutional
January 4, 2022

Ending Imperial Pacific’s Control Over Saipan’s Casino Market Called Unconstitutional

Imperial Pacific International (IPI) continues to hold onto its monopoly of Saipan's casino market through the Imperial Palace casino. It might continue, as one high-ranking official now asserts that removing that control would be unconstitutional....

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Macau to See 80% Drop in Tax Revenue as Junkets Exit
January 4, 2022

Macau to See 80% Drop in Tax Revenue as Junkets Exit

With casino junkets possibly looking at the end of their run in Macau, the revenue they once provided will be dramatically reduced. The government anticipates an almost 80% loss from the segment in fiscal year...

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