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Medina Spirit, Kentucky Derby Winner That Failed Drug Test, Dies After Training at Santa Anita
December 6, 2021

Medina Spirit, Kentucky Derby Winner That Failed Drug Test, Dies After Training at Santa Anita

Medina Spirit, the Bob Baffert-trained 2021 Kentucky Derby winner under investigation for a failed drug test in that race, died suddenly Monday morning after a training session at Santa Anita Park in California. Ray Paulick,...

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Catena Media Wraps up Share Buyback, Nets 2.3 Million Shares
December 6, 2021

Catena Media Wraps up Share Buyback, Nets 2.3 Million Shares

Catena Media, the media company that built an empire focusing on the gaming industry, now has more shares in its possession. It has wrapped up a share buyback program it began in September, adding 2.3...

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South Korea’s Paradise Co. Watches as Revenue Drops More than 50 Percent
December 6, 2021

South Korea’s Paradise Co. Watches as Revenue Drops More than 50 Percent

The latest results to hit Paradise Co might be a prelude of more trouble to come. The South Korean casino operator reported a month-on-month freefall of 53.6% in November sales. With COVID-19 once again causing...

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Thailand to Explore Integrated Resorts to Spur Post Covid-19 Economy
December 6, 2021

Thailand to Explore Integrated Resorts to Spur Post Covid-19 Economy

Thailand might become the next country to embrace the integrated resort (IR) market. Its Parliament is reportedly soon to investigate whether casino gaming could be introduced to the country. Last week, Thailand's Parliament showed overwhelming...

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Seminole Tribe Pulls Florida Sports Betting App After Federal Appeals Court Ruling
December 4, 2021

Seminole Tribe Pulls Florida Sports Betting App After Federal Appeals Court Ruling

The Seminole Tribe of Florida pulled the plug Saturday on its Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile app. The move came less than 24 hours after a second federal court in as many weeks denied the tribe’s...

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Bob Baffert’s Lawyer Says Latest Drug Test Clears Trainer and Kentucky Derby Winner
December 4, 2021

Bob Baffert’s Lawyer Says Latest Drug Test Clears Trainer and Kentucky Derby Winner

The lawyer for Bob Baffert said results from a drug test on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit show that the horse was not injected with a version of betamethasone, banned under the state’s racing...

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Florida Sports Betting Case: Appeals Court Denies Seminole Request to Keep App Online
December 3, 2021

Florida Sports Betting Case: Appeals Court Denies Seminole Request to Keep App Online

A federal appeals court late Friday afternoon turned down a request by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to continue offering sports betting in the Sunshine State. The tribe sought a stay from the District of...

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New Gambling Admission from UK Cricket Player Could Force Policy Changes
December 3, 2021

New Gambling Admission from UK Cricket Player Could Force Policy Changes

A professional cricket player in England with a penchant for gambling found relief through the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA). Azeem Rafiq ran up gambling debts that the PCA covered for him. The revelations come as...

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Seminole Tribe Slammed For Taking Sports Bets in Florida Despite Judge’s Order
December 3, 2021

Seminole Tribe Slammed For Taking Sports Bets in Florida Despite Judge’s Order

UPDATE (10:45 pm ET) - This article has been updated in response to the federal appeals court's decision Friday night against the Seminole Tribe of Florida. SECAUCUS, NJ – A leading gaming attorney has said...

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Japanese Prefectures Begin to Doubt Financial Capabilities of Casino Partners
December 3, 2021

Japanese Prefectures Begin to Doubt Financial Capabilities of Casino Partners

Nagasaki, Japan is calling out Casinos Australia. At a public meeting today, an attendee questioned the tentative cost of the integrated resort (IR) backed by that company. Members of Nagasaki's government met today to discuss...

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