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Macau VIP Gaming ‘Back to 2013-14 Levels,’ Says Junket Operator
February 26, 2018

Macau VIP Gaming ‘Back to 2013-14 Levels,’ Says Junket Operator

VIP gaming in Macau has bounced back to its levels of 2014, before a Chinese anti-corruption crackdown sent revenues in the gambling hub tumbling month-on-month for almost two years. That’s the opinion of Tsang Ka...

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France Cracks Down on Crypto-Betting Craze
February 26, 2018

France Cracks Down on Crypto-Betting Craze

The French financial regulator has moved to curb the recent craze for betting on the movement of cryptocurrencies via currency trading platforms. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) declared on Thursday that digital currencies should...

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Tiger Woods Masters Odds Shorten Following Strong Performance at Honda Classic
February 26, 2018

Tiger Woods Masters Odds Shorten Following Strong Performance at Honda Classic

The Masters odds on Tiger Woods donning his fifth green jacket in April are now at 16/1 at Las Vegas' Westgate SuperBook. That's the seventh-shortest line of any player. Following a strong performance at The...

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Macau Casino Satisfaction Declines More Than 10 Percent in 2017
February 26, 2018

Macau Casino Satisfaction Declines More Than 10 Percent in 2017

Overall Macau casino satisfaction fell 10.3 percent in the gaming enclave last year. That's according to the area's Statistics and Census Service, which released its annual report late last week. The index revealed that fewer...

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Lottoland Threatens UK Government with Legal Action in Euro Millions Row
February 26, 2018

Lottoland Threatens UK Government with Legal Action in Euro Millions Row

A coalition representing secondary lottery companies led by industry leader Lottoland has threatened to sue the UK government over its ban on betting on the outcomes of the EuroMillions Lottery. The coalition, which calls itself...

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Playtech Blames Malaysia Crackdown, Bitcoin Hype and Sun Newspaper for Profit Slump
February 25, 2018

Playtech Blames Malaysia Crackdown, Bitcoin Hype and Sun Newspaper for Profit Slump

On Friday, Playtech, the world’s biggest supplier of online gambling software, cited “significant headwinds” for its slow growth through 2017. Chief among these was a typhoon approaching from Malaysia in the form of a government...

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Showboat Atlantic City Could Reopen, But as What Still Up in the Air
February 25, 2018

Showboat Atlantic City Could Reopen, But as What Still Up in the Air

New Showboat Atlantic City owner Bart Blatstein has taken the first steps towards obtaining a casino license from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). But whether or not he's up to the task...

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Incheon Targeted for Yet Another Multibillion-Dollar Integrated Casino Resort
February 25, 2018

Incheon Targeted for Yet Another Multibillion-Dollar Integrated Casino Resort

Incheon, South Korea, now has three integrated casino resorts under development after Chinese real estate investment firm LongRunn International Group announced it's investing more than $4 billion to build a foreigner-only gaming destination on Yeongjong...

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MGM China Q4 GGR Up Year-on-Year, as Newly Opened MGM Cotai Promises Greater Profits for 2018
February 24, 2018

MGM China Q4 GGR Up Year-on-Year, as Newly Opened MGM Cotai Promises Greater Profits for 2018

MGM China, the Asian arm of the mega-conglomerate that dominates the global gaming industry, saw a strong Q4 wrap-up to 2017, and the year ahead looks even better, with the opening of the new MGM...

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Melbourne Crown Casino High Rollers Return, VIP Revenue Surging, Year-on-Year Overall Still Lagging
February 24, 2018

Melbourne Crown Casino High Rollers Return, VIP Revenue Surging, Year-on-Year Overall Still Lagging

It’s a welcome sight for officials at the Melbourne Crown Casino: their biggest bettors, many of whom hadn’t been seen in months, are finally filtering back through the doors of Australia's flagship casino.   Revenues from...

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