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Democratic Candidates Likely to Join Picket at the Palms Before Nevada Presidential Caucus
Democratic presidential candidates are expected to take part in a picket line at the Palms casino on Wednesday -- in a show of support as Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union (CWU) members struggle to get their first contract with Station Casinos. The...
Manny Pacquiao Signs with Same Management Team as Conor McGregor, Odds Posted for Potential Fight
Manny Pacquiao signed with Paradigm Sports Management earlier this week. That raises the chances that a crossover fight between the boxing star and former UFC champion Conor McGregor could be on the horizon. Paradigm is the same company that represents and promotes...
MGM’s Outgoing CEO Jim Murren To Stay “Involved” as Company Expands in Japan
MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren, who this week announced his eventual departure, said he will remain “involved” with the company’s efforts to open an integrated resort in Japan. "I'm absolutely sure I'm going to be involved in the Japan...
Kambi Group Enjoys Strong 2019 Due to US Sports Betting Growth, Envisions Trend to Continue in 2020
Kambi Group PLC ended the fourth quarter of 2019 on a strong note, thanks especially to developments that took place in the US sports betting market. But there’s a bit of uncertainty now surrounding the sports betting services provider, especially as one...
PointsBet Inks Betting Partnership with NBA, Will Offer Analytical Insights for Fans
PointsBet announced on Wednesday that it had secured a partnership with the NBA, making it an authorized sports betting operator for the league. It’s the first such arrangement the Australian-based oddsmaker has brokered with a major North American professional sports league. The...
Massachusetts Continues to Study Problem Gambling, Other Effects from New Casinos
Impact from Massachusetts gaming operations on the state’s economy and social conditions continues to be scrutinized by University of Massachusetts’ researchers, as state officials project lower receipts from the casinos. Some $3 million was recently announced for current and upcoming UMass studies...
Butler University Bans Students, Faculty, and Staff from Betting on School Sports Teams or Disclosing Inside Information
Butler University in Indiana has become the latest US college to prohibit its students, faculty, staff, and trustees from betting on events involving the school’s athletics teams. The policy also applies to independent contractors who provide services to the athletic department, teams,...
MGM CEO Jim Murren Will Step Down Before Contract Ends, Gives No Reason For Surprise Move
The gaming industry was caught by surprise on Wednesday when MGM Resorts International announced that Chairman and CEO Jim Murren has decided to step down from his position. No timetable was given in the company’s release, which dropped just hours before the...
Nevada Culinary Workers, Sanders Supporters Clash over Health Insurance
A dispute has broken out between the Culinary Workers Union (CWU) and supporters of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign after a CWU flyer surfaced in Las Vegas. It warned members their current health plan could be replaced with a government-run insurance system supported...
Kindred Group Deal With Caesars Entertainment Will Put Unibet Mobile Sports Betting Application in Indiana, Iowa
Kindred Group announced on Tuesday that it has an agreement signed with Caesars Entertainment that gives the European gaming company access to the mobile sports betting markets in Indiana and Iowa. The company plans to unveil its Unibet brand in the two...
