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Nevada Black Book Might Receive First New Member Since 2015
The Nevada Black Book could get its first new member in nearly three years by way of a two-time convicted felon who has a hankering for ripping off elderly women inside casinos. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously approved...
FanDuel Plans to Go Public in Reverse Merger with Platinum Eagle
FanDuel is in advanced talks to go public through a reverse merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation who spoke to financial news website Axios this week. SPACs are...
Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Bidding Stalls, No Proposals Received During Fifth Auction
No satellite casino bids were presented at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's (PGCB) Friday auction. Postponed from Wednesday due to a snowstorm, the state's six qualified remaining bidders opted against submitting proposals for the gaming facilities that are permitted to house up...
Caesars Entertainment Credits Tax Break in Q4 Earnings Report, Las Vegas Tourism Drop in Shooting Aftermath Hurt Revenue
Caesars Entertainment reported $1.9 billion in fourth quarter net revenue, lower than the $2.01 billion predicted by many financial analysts. Despite the revenue shortfall, Caesars CEO Mark Frissora and company officers presented a rosy outlook for 2018 during Wednesday's call with shareholders....
Paddy Power Goes Ballistic with Odds on Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un Nuclear De-escalation Talks
News that US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un to talk nuclear de-escalation has global pundits in a quandary. Is North Korea sincere? Is Trump walking into a political trap? Can a scrappy...
Resorts World New York City Female Employees Allege Casino Doing Little to Prevent Harassment and Assault
Resorts World New York City, the Genting-owned casino in Queens, is accused in a lawsuit of failing to protect female workers from various forms of harassment and assault. According to the New York Daily News, bartender Tuwanna "Trish" Anderson said she was...
New SLS Las Vegas Owner Alex Meruelo Gets Nevada Gaming Control Board Licensing Thumbs Up
The beleaguered SLS Las Vegas is getting another shot at success at long last. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously recommended the transfer of a gaming license for the North Las Vegas Strip-located casino to gaming operator Alex Meruelo,...
Sands Bethlehem in Pennsylvania Sold to Alabama Tribe for $1.3 Billion
Sands Bethlehem casino resort in Eastern Pennsylvania is set to be sold for $1.3 billion to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama. The tribe's gaming subsidiary, Wind Creek Hospitality, is named as the official buyer. The Bethlehem property is Las...
New York State Legislator John Bonacic Introduces Bill to Regulate Sports Betting
New York State has joined the list of those waiting to introduce a sports betting bill, should the Supreme Court rule in a way that overturns the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). The latest piece of legislation was introduced by...
Despite Ongoing Chaos, Wynn Resorts Boosting Annual Dividends, as State of Oregon Files Latest Lawsuit
Wynn Resorts will be upping its annual dividend from $2 to $3 per share over the next 12 months: that's the word from new CEO Matt Maddox. Good Year, Despite a Bad Year Via a recorded audio clip posted Wednesday on the...
