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Lucky Dragon Casino Foreclosure Auction Postponed, Possible Backstage Deals Push Date Back
February 7, 2018

Lucky Dragon Casino Foreclosure Auction Postponed, Possible Backstage Deals Push Date Back

The Las Vegas Lucky Dragon Casino auction was abruptly postponed on Tuesday, even after a crowd of about 30 people showed up. That gathering had been hoping for a shot at taking ownership of the...

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Japanese Lawmakers Must Not Leave Casinos in the Cold, Delegates Tell ICE
February 7, 2018

Japanese Lawmakers Must Not Leave Casinos in the Cold, Delegates Tell ICE

Japanese casino regulation was a key topic at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE Totally Gaming) this week as delegates from across the world descended on London Docklands for one of the gambling industry events of...

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Caesars Raises Resort Fees, as Being a Las Vegas Tourist Becomes Ever More Expensive
February 7, 2018

Caesars Raises Resort Fees, as Being a Las Vegas Tourist Becomes Ever More Expensive

Caesars Entertainment has raised resort fees at nine of its properties in Las Vegas, making visiting Sin City that much more expensive for overnight visitors. The Los Angeles Times reports that Caesars, fresh out of...

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Pennsylvania to Begin Accepting Online Gambling Applications
February 7, 2018

Pennsylvania to Begin Accepting Online Gambling Applications

Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced it will begin accepting applications for online gambling licenses from April 2. Pennsylvania became the fourth US State to legalize online gambling when lawmakers passed H 271 in...

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CEO Steve Wynn Steps Down After Weeks of Sex Scandal Rumors, Stock Price Rebounds on News of Resignation
February 7, 2018

CEO Steve Wynn Steps Down After Weeks of Sex Scandal Rumors, Stock Price Rebounds on News of Resignation

Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn has submitted his resignation to the company he founded, amid an expanding sexual misconduct scandal that was hurting both the company's stock prices and convention business. The company...

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Las Vegas Resorts Score Big on US News & World Report’s 2018 Best Hotels List
February 6, 2018

Las Vegas Resorts Score Big on US News & World Report’s 2018 Best Hotels List

Eleven Las Vegas resorts received "Gold Badges" in US News & World Report's 2018 Best Hotels list, making it one of the best cities in the country for hospitality destinations. The distinction means these properties placed in...

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Lao Casino Kingpin Zhao Wei Denies US Treasury “Criminal Organization” Designation
February 6, 2018

Lao Casino Kingpin Zhao Wei Denies US Treasury “Criminal Organization” Designation

Notorious Lao casino operator Zhao Wei has publicly denied the the US Treasury Department’s assertion that his business empire constitutes a “transnational criminal organization.” The Chinese national, who owns the Kings Romans Casino in the...

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Privacy: New Hampshire Powerball Winner Goes to Court to Keep Her $560M Win Secret
February 6, 2018

Privacy: New Hampshire Powerball Winner Goes to Court to Keep Her $560M Win Secret

A New Hampshire woman who won $560 million playing Powerball is now in a fight for her private life, challenging a state law that prevents her big winners from remaining anonymous. The woman, known in...

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Connecticut Casino Bill Seeks to Create Competitive Gambling Expansion Process
February 6, 2018

Connecticut Casino Bill Seeks to Create Competitive Gambling Expansion Process

New Connecticut casino legislation would block the tribal satellite gaming facility in East Windsor from proceeding, and instead create a competitive bidding process by welcoming proposals from outside commercial operators. State Rep. Chris Rosario (D-Bridgeport)...

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Hard Rock Atlantic City Signs Partnership with GiG for Future Online Casino
February 6, 2018

Hard Rock Atlantic City Signs Partnership with GiG for Future Online Casino

The Hard Rock Atlantic City has sealed a deal with the Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to launch a new online casino for the New Jersey market. According to GiG, CEO Robin Reed knew the casino...

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