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Massachusetts Pro-Casino Referendum Takes the Day
Residents of Massachusetts have chosen to uphold the state’s three-year-old casino law, voting overwhelmingly in yesterday's midterms in favor of maintaining the fledgling casino market, as the polls had predicted. Somewhat confusingly, "no" meant "yes" for casinos on this ballot, as voters...
Paul Phua Sports Betting Case Releases Stunning New Information
The Paul Phua sports betting case has caught the attention of those even outside the world of poker, thanks in large part to the controversial tactics used by FBI agents to gather evidence against the alleged gambling ring. Now, details from documents...
NHL Player Thomas Vanek Linked to Illegal Gambling Ring By Team Paycheck
NHL star Thomas Vanek was already linked to an alleged gambling ring in the Rochester, New York in the past. Now, a check that was a key component in the case against one of the bookmakers in that ring has once again...
MGM Resorts In Talks for Possible NHL Las Vegas Team
MGM Resorts International is in preliminary talks with a group that wants to bring a National Hockey League Team to Las Vegas to play at the company's new $350 million sports arena. The 20,000-seater MGM-AEG Arena, which is currently under construction behind...
Japan Casino Legislation Now Iffy for 2014 Passage
Japan casino legislation, which has already seen several delays, will once again be pushed back, further putting into doubt the plan to have casino gambling in the country up and running in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Lawmakers in favor of...
South Africa Online Gambling Ban Stirs Debate
South Africa's government is proposing a ban on a wide range of gambling activities, including all forms of online gambling and other activities such as dog racing. That proposal is being discussed by the National Gambling Policy Council, which features members from...
Phil Ivey Eyes Medical Marijuana Biz for Newest Joint Venture
Phil Ivey isn't smoking something, but his future customers may be: Ivey received one of 26 preliminary license approvals for a medical marijuana dispensary from the Las Vegas City Council earlier this week, potentially making the poker superstar one of the first...
PokerStars Ramps Up Rake as Amaya Backlash Grows
A PokerStars statement this week that it will be increasing rake for its cash games and tournaments on its dot.com client, the latest in a string of unpopular decisions, has ignited a player backlash against new owners Amaya Gaming. The company’s announcement,...
Nevada Gaming Revenues Fall For Second Straight Month, But Forecast Still Rosey
Nevada gaming revenues fell for the second consecutive month in September, as fortunate players cut into the expected profits in high-end baccarat and blackjack games. Overall, Silver State casinos took in $901.7 million in gaming revenue for the month, down from $958.9...
California Chukchansi Casino Still Closed as Tribal Gaming War Continues
California's Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino should stay closed for the safety of its own customers and employees: that's the word from the state's Deputy Attorney General, as a dispute between two rival tribal factions shows no signs of abating. The AG's...
