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Tiger Resort Becomes Latest Casino Operator with Plans to Open in Japan
September 21, 2018

Tiger Resort Becomes Latest Casino Operator with Plans to Open in Japan

Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment has become the latest casino operator to announce that it will be opening in Japan, further intensifying the competition for gaming licenses in the country. The announcement was made by...

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FanDuel Backs Down, Will Pay Full Value on $82K Ticket Despite Error
September 21, 2018

FanDuel Backs Down, Will Pay Full Value on $82K Ticket Despite Error

FanDuel has reversed course and now says it will pay the $82,000 claimed by a bettor who received erroneous odds on a bet placed near the end of Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and...

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MGM Springfield Underage Gambling Problems Dampen Massachusetts Casino’s Initial High Turnout, COO Blames ‘Porous’ Design
September 14, 2018

MGM Springfield Underage Gambling Problems Dampen Massachusetts Casino’s Initial High Turnout, COO Blames ‘Porous’ Design

MGM Springfield is surpassing early expectations in terms of the number of people visiting Massachusetts’ first casino resort. But MGM casino executives admit that they’ve had issues with minors finding their way onto the gaming...

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New Jersey Sportsbooks Handle More Than $95M in August, Boosting Casino Revenue
September 13, 2018

New Jersey Sportsbooks Handle More Than $95M in August, Boosting Casino Revenue

New Jersey sportsbooks started to reap serious benefits for casinos and racetracks in August, as gamblers plunked down more than $95 million in sports bets during the month. While most of that money came via...

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Gennady Golovkin Favored in Saturday’s Middleweight Title Rematch vs. Canelo Alvarez
September 13, 2018

Gennady Golovkin Favored in Saturday’s Middleweight Title Rematch vs. Canelo Alvarez

Gennady Golovkin comes into Saturday’s middleweight championship fight against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez as the consensus favorite in the highly anticipated rematch of their September 2017 bout. That first encounter ended in a controversial draw, leaving...

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MGM National Harbor Baccarat Dealer Accused of Orchestrating Cheating Scheme
September 11, 2018

MGM National Harbor Baccarat Dealer Accused of Orchestrating Cheating Scheme

A baccarat dealer at MGM National Harbor Casino in Maryland was charged with conspiracy charges by federal prosecutors after being accused of working with a partner on a cheating scheme. Dealer Ming Zhang will appear...

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From Vegas to New Jersey, Week 1 NFL Action Attracts Crowds of Bettors to Sportsbooks
September 10, 2018

From Vegas to New Jersey, Week 1 NFL Action Attracts Crowds of Bettors to Sportsbooks

The first Sunday of the NFL season is a huge day for football fans who have been waiting for months to see what their favorite teams and players can do on the field. But it...

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Cotai Now Responsible for More Than 60 Percent of All Macau Gaming Revenue
September 7, 2018

Cotai Now Responsible for More Than 60 Percent of All Macau Gaming Revenue

When casinos first came to Las Vegas, it was Fremont Street that housed most of the resorts, only for the downtown area to later be surpassed by the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas...

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West Virginia Enters the Legal Sports Betting World, First Bets Taken on Thursday
September 1, 2018

West Virginia Enters the Legal Sports Betting World, First Bets Taken on Thursday

The first legal sports bets in West Virginia were made on Thursday morning when the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races launched their sportsbook with a soft opening. The first bet was made by State...

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More Than 150K Visitors Check Out MGM Springfield Casino During First Three Days of Operation
August 30, 2018

More Than 150K Visitors Check Out MGM Springfield Casino During First Three Days of Operation

It’s far too early to tell just how successful the new MGM Springfield casino resort is going to be long term. But for a few days, at least, the first Las Vegas-style casino to open...

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