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Maine Casinos Oppose Expanded Gambling in State
We may not agree with them, but we know there are plenty of reasons that people may oppose more gambling in their state, from moral objections to worries about problem gambling. But in Maine, gambling is finding an unusual opponent: the casinos...
Genting Gambles in Florida with Uncertain Results
They say money talks, but in Genting Resorts World's case, it's not been speaking as loudly as the company might like. Despite pouring $236 million into a 14-acre waterfront Miami spread back in 2011 and then sprinkling millions more into pressuring state...
MGM 2014 Outlook Points to Overall Growth and Recovery
Looking for investment ideas for the new year? Consider MGM Resorts, is the word coming down from gaming analysts who are bullish on the gaming outfit. According to experts, MGM Resorts International hasn't had such a bright outlook in quite awhile; the...
PartyPoker to Sponsor Devils, 76ers for Advertising First
Sports betting may be the most heavily restricted form of gambling in the United States, but let’s be honest: everyone knows how to place a bet on their favorite teams if they want to, whether that’s with their local bookie or at...
Chinese Online Lottery 500.com Pays Off Nicely for Investors
Investors in Chinese online lottery platform 500.com Ltd. are off to a happy start to the New Year; in the six weeks since its New York Stock Exchange birth, the value of the company has almost tripled from its initial public offering...
Internet Sensation Auburn Fan Mark Skiba Just Misses with 500-1 Shot
The Auburn Tigers almost pulled off one of the most unlikely national championships in the history of college football this week. But for one man with a massive payday on the line, "almost" simply wasn’t close enough. Mark Skiba is now something...
CoinYe West Enters Cryptocurrency Market with New Brand of Coins
Branding your name onto an endless array of products is nothing new for major celebrities, but some new digital currency creators have definitely pushed the envelope this time. Because a new knockoff of Bitcoins that is set to launch on January 11 -...
Paramount to Remake “The Gambler” with Wahlberg, Lange and Lawson
Modern audiences often capture the classics of literature via their film versions; take Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" or Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol". Mention Fyodor Dostoevsky to a younger generation of Internet-raised intelligentsia, and you may get nothing but a blank stare;...
Gambling Joining Wine and Love as Major Italian Pastimes
For centuries, Italy has been known for its beauty and culture. Travelers from throughout Europe and around the world would come to the nation to vacation on the beaches of Tuscany, to enjoy fine Italian food, and to experience cultural landmarks that...
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Merriweather Suing Area Casino
Mike Merriweather was a staple of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense in the 1980s. From 1982-1987, he played with the NFL team, making three Pro Bowl games and recording as many as 15 sacks in a season. He was even named the team...
