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Massachusetts Slots Casino Plainridge Park Posts Six Percent Gain in 2017
January 17, 2018

Massachusetts Slots Casino Plainridge Park Posts Six Percent Gain in 2017

Plainridge Park Casino, a slots and electronic tables facility, saw its gross gaming revenue jump 6.3 percent in 2017. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) reported this week that the 1,250-machine slot parlor generated total revenue...

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Promoter Says Manny Pacquiao Close to April Fight in Las Vegas
January 17, 2018

Promoter Says Manny Pacquiao Close to April Fight in Las Vegas

Most legislators visit with constituents or family when a Congressional session is in recess but Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao might be in the boxing ring. Promoter Bob Arum said Tuesday that he is working with...

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MGM China Joins Fight Against Modern Slavery in Macau Sex Trade
January 17, 2018

MGM China Joins Fight Against Modern Slavery in Macau Sex Trade

MGM China, the Asian subsidiary of MGM Resorts, has signed a pledge to participate in an international campaign to end modern slavery. The Mekong Club, a Hong Kong nonprofit, estimates there are currently 45.8 million people...

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Indiana’s Commercial Casinos Could Take Hit Following Opening of Tribal Venue
January 17, 2018

Indiana’s Commercial Casinos Could Take Hit Following Opening of Tribal Venue

The opening of the Four Winds Casino South Bend on Tuesday was an exciting moment for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, who now operate the first tribal casino in the state of Indiana. But...

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Industry-Backed Fantasy Sports Bill Under Consideration in Nebraska
January 17, 2018

Industry-Backed Fantasy Sports Bill Under Consideration in Nebraska

Lawmakers in Nebraska are debating the merits of a bill that would add new regulations to daily fantasy sports sites, a move that is supported by industry leaders such as DraftKings and FanDuel. The bill,...

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Lucky Dragon in Foreclosure, Asian-Themed Casino to Be Auctioned Off Next Month
January 17, 2018

Lucky Dragon in Foreclosure, Asian-Themed Casino to Be Auctioned Off Next Month

After a much ballyhooed launch less than two years ago, the Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino is facing foreclosure, and the off-Strip Asian-themed resort could have a new owner as early as next month.   ...

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Las Vegas Mass Shooting Investigation Takes a New Turn, Metro May File Charges
January 17, 2018

Las Vegas Mass Shooting Investigation Takes a New Turn, Metro May File Charges

Up until recently, the public has been told that Las Vegas mass shooting gunman Stephen Paddock acted alone the night of October 1 when he fired on a huge crowd below from his 32nd story...

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Louisiana Riverboat Casinos May Be Headed Ashore on Gaming Task Force Recommendation for Law Change
January 16, 2018

Louisiana Riverboat Casinos May Be Headed Ashore on Gaming Task Force Recommendation for Law Change

Fifteen Louisiana riverboat casinos might be invited inland should recommendations proposed today by the state's Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Task Force be enacted as law later this year. In an effort to remain competitive...

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Wynn Land Deal Shows Deep Connections Between Wynn, Trump, and Ruffin
January 16, 2018

Wynn Land Deal Shows Deep Connections Between Wynn, Trump, and Ruffin

When Wynn Resorts announced that it was purchasing 38 acres of land across from the Wynn Las Vegas last month, it was unclear what the company or developer Steve Wynn might have planned for the...

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MGM REIT Pushes to Take Over Caesars Real Estate Trust, Would Create Major Player Among Publicly Traded REITs
January 16, 2018

MGM REIT Pushes to Take Over Caesars Real Estate Trust, Would Create Major Player Among Publicly Traded REITs

For monster casino operators like MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, subsidiaries like REITs are just part of the game. But keeping track of who owns what and understanding what they can do with those branches...

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