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Martha’s Vineyard Tribe Agrees to Stop Construction on Gaming Venue as Wampanoag Courtroom Challenges Loom
July 20, 2019

Martha’s Vineyard Tribe Agrees to Stop Construction on Gaming Venue as Wampanoag Courtroom Challenges Loom

Leaders of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) promised this week they will halt construction on their Martha’s Vineyard bingo hall. But compliance with a new local order came only after the Massachusetts tribe...

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Louisiana Riverboats Endure June Swoon as Only One Sees Monthly Revenues Jump from 2018
July 20, 2019

Louisiana Riverboats Endure June Swoon as Only One Sees Monthly Revenues Jump from 2018

June was not a lucky month for Louisiana’s riverboat casinos. Data from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board showed that of the state’s 15 boats, only one of them saw an increase in revenue last month...

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Foxwoods Incoming CEO John James Faces Regional Gaming Competition, Declining Slot Revenue at New Post
July 20, 2019

Foxwoods Incoming CEO John James Faces Regional Gaming Competition, Declining Slot Revenue at New Post

Foxwoods Resort Casino new President and CEO John J. James has multiple challenges ahead, including an increasingly competitive Northeast gambling market and declining slot revenue at the Connecticut tribal venue when he takes over next...

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British Bookmaker Betfred to Start US Sports Betting Operations in Iowa, Plans Locations Across the Country
July 19, 2019

British Bookmaker Betfred to Start US Sports Betting Operations in Iowa, Plans Locations Across the Country

The US sports betting market is about to get a new competitor. Betfred has signed an agreement with Elite Casino Resorts to bring the British-based sportsbook brand to Iowa. Last week, the Iowa Racing and...

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Maximum Security Looks to Regain Winning Stride Saturday in $1M Haskell Invitational
July 19, 2019

Maximum Security Looks to Regain Winning Stride Saturday in $1M Haskell Invitational

UPDATE (7/20 - 2 pm ET): Monmouth Park officials announced earlier this afternoon that the Haskell Invitational will now run at 8:05 pm ET tonight. The track ran its first two races of the day,...

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J.B. Holmes Shoots 5-Under, Grabs First Round Lead at the Open Championship
July 19, 2019

J.B. Holmes Shoots 5-Under, Grabs First Round Lead at the Open Championship

J.B. Holmes shot a 5-under-par 66 to take the early lead after the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Holmes holds a one-shot advantage over Ireland’s Shane Lowry, with...

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‘Freak’ Accident During Del Mar Training Session Results in Two Horse Deaths
July 18, 2019

‘Freak’ Accident During Del Mar Training Session Results in Two Horse Deaths

Two horses died in what horsemen and an animal advocate called a “freak” accident at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Thursday in southern California. The incident, which happened the day after the San Diego County...

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Twin River Management, Union Lodge Dueling Labor Complaints Related to Crimes at Rhode Island Venue
July 18, 2019

Twin River Management, Union Lodge Dueling Labor Complaints Related to Crimes at Rhode Island Venue

Twin River casino management has filed a federal complaint alleging the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 334 -- which represents workers at the Rhode Island venues -- is using a strategy of harassment, as...

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Encore Boston Harbor General Contractor, Subcontractor Exchange Allegations over Disputed Bills
July 17, 2019

Encore Boston Harbor General Contractor, Subcontractor Exchange Allegations over Disputed Bills

Representatives from Suffolk Construction -- the general contractor for the recently-opened Encore Boston Harbor -- and subcontractor Coghlin Electrical Contractors -- which claims it is owed over $30 million in unpaid bills for the project...

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Allegations of La Liga Match Fixing Prompt Spanish Authorities to Create National Commission
July 17, 2019

Allegations of La Liga Match Fixing Prompt Spanish Authorities to Create National Commission

Spanish authorities announced this week the creation of a commission that will work to stop match-fixing in the European nation’s sporting events. Created by presidential order, the commission will include representatives from the country’s gaming...

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