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MGM Resorts Unveils New Las Vegas Strip Project Called The Park
As Las Vegas continues to diversify its economy by providing non-gaming-related entertainment spectacles such as the stunning High Roller at The Linq, MGM Resorts International has come up with its own novel idea to enhance The Strip - a park. Or more...
New Jersey Spends Big to Fight for Sports Betting
When New Jersey officials announced that they wanted to challenge the ban that they (and most states) face on offering sports betting, everyone knew it was going to be a tough battle to win. Sure enough, they've faced defeat after defeat in...
UK FOBT Review Suggests New Restrictions
Without a doubt, fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have been the single biggest issue for UK bookmakers over the past few months. The machines are highly profitable, but their spread has resulted in criticism that they are also addictive and predatory. That has...
Pennsylvania Holds Online Gambling Hearing
Of the many states that have taken up casino gambling over the last decade, none have been more successful than Pennsylvania. In just a few short years, the state overtook neighboring New Jersey (home of Atlantic City) as the leading state for...
New York Art Dealer Helly Nahmad Sentenced for Role in Gambling Ring
Once upon a time, well-known New York City art dealer Hillel "Helly" Nahmad offered gambling services to celebrities and other ultra-rich clients around the world. Now, he'll be spending a little over a year in prison for his leading role in one...
New Hampshire Casino Bid Rejected by One Vote
It would be impossible for New Hampshire to come closer to legalizing casino gambling without actually doing it - following a two-hour debate, the state's two-casino bill was killed off in the House last week by one vote, just one month after...
Nevele Casino Project Rocked after CEO Resigns Over Assault of Sister
Michael Treanor, CEO of Nevele Investors, the company that wants to redevelop the former Nevele Resort in the Catskills, has been forced to resign in the wake of shocking allegations that he once sexually assaulted his sister. The story, first published in The...
Credit Card Acceptance Rates Still Low at New Jersey Gambling Sites
Even if it is off to a relatively slow start, real-money online gambling is a potentially massive revenue stream for the state of New Jersey. Each month has seen the industry grow, and there are millions of potential customers who could sign...
Ben Affleck Booted from Hard Rock Blackjack Tables for Counting Cards
Las Vegas casinos love to have celebrities playing at their tables. Not only do they tend to be big spenders – there are rewards for being so famous – but they also attract a lot of attention, which means more bodies in...
Nevada State Gaming Revenue Up As Las Vegas Recovery Continues
Signs that Las Vegas continues on the road to financial recovery, as the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced that statewide revenue had increased 7.6 percent, to $982.2 million, during the month of March, and by 10.9 percent on the Strip, to $560.7...
