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Oddsmakers Make Pacquiao an Underdog Against Thurman in July Title Bout
Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will step into the ring this summer almost assuredly as an underdog in his fight against fellow champion Keith Thurman, but the 40-year-old Filipino boxing legend said he’s looking forward to...
Latest College Football Odds Show Alabama, Clemson Once Again as Title Favorites
The first college football games of the 2019 season are still three months away from kicking off. However, the Westgate SuperBook has released updated odds this week on who will take home the national championship....
MGM, Wynn Agree to Back Down from Talks Regarding Encore Boston Harbor
MGM Resorts will not end up buying Wynn Resort’s soon-to-open Encore Boston Harbor after all. Both companies announced the decision Tuesday night, less than a week after they jointly announced the start of discussions regarding...
Detroit Union Claims Activist Hedge Fund Investors Pose Risk to Casino Workers, Revenue
A Detroit local of Unite Here is the latest labor union to warn regulators about risks from activist hedge funds and private equity firms which invest in large casino companies and how it may hurt...
Despite Injuries, Warriors Advance to NBA Finals, Favored to Win Third Straight Title
The Golden State Warriors are once again going to the NBA Finals. The Warriors earned their fifth straight trip to the championship series by beating Portland 119-117 in overtime Monday night to sweep the best-of-seven...
Proposed Casinos in Japan Face Worker Shortages Given Low Unemployment, Limited Staffing Options
Global casino companies -- now vying for one of three coveted Japanese gaming licenses -- may have to find creative ways to staff the venue with the current 2.5 percent national unemployment rate. Attracting the...
Disney Now Part Owner of DraftKings After 20th Century Fox Acquisition
The Walt Disney Company is now a part owner of DraftKings. When the global media giant announced its $71 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox two months ago, it also received Fox’s share of the...
British Ad Panel ASA Boots William Hill’s Tinder Ad for Being Too Suggestive
A British regulatory panel last week banned an advertisement posted by sportsbook William Hill on the dating app Tinder saying it went against standards for marketing communication materials. In March, William Hill posted a paid...
Stalled Martha’s Vineyard Casino Faces More Possible Delays as Planning Agency, Federal Judge Review Project
A controversial planned tribal gaming hall on Martha’s Vineyard will be scrutinized further during three upcoming meetings by a Massachusetts regional planning agency. Staff from the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) are scheduled to meet with...
Terre Haute Casino Proposal Moving Forward as Local Officials Begin Planning November Vote
A proposed casino in Terre Haute, Indiana is becoming increasingly likely as Vigo County election officials move forward on holding a referendum this November, following approval of a far-reaching state gambling bill. Three members of...
