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GVC Holdings Moves to High Street with Ladbrokes Coral Acquisition, Purchase Price Could Reach $5.35 Billion
December 22, 2017

GVC Holdings Moves to High Street with Ladbrokes Coral Acquisition, Purchase Price Could Reach $5.35 Billion

Gambling firm GVC Holdings entered into an agreement with British bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral on Friday that could see as much as $5.35 billion change hands. The takeover's final price won't be determined until late January,...

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Maine Casino Effort Spent $8.4 Million to Lose, Receives Record $500K Fine from State Ethics Commission
December 21, 2017

Maine Casino Effort Spent $8.4 Million to Lose, Receives Record $500K Fine from State Ethics Commission

Residents of Maine strongly rejected a casino question presented to voters last month, with less than 17 percent endorsing a measure that would've allowed one specific person to build a casino in York County. Shawn...

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NSW Government Held Back Report on Controversial Slots Feature
December 21, 2017

NSW Government Held Back Report on Controversial Slots Feature

Former New South Wales Deputy Premier Troy Grant sat on a report that recommended banning a controversial slot machine feature for nearly two years, despite being advised to release the information as soon as possible...

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Miami Marlins Superstar Trade Leads to Jeter Criticism, World Series Odds Drop
December 21, 2017

Miami Marlins Superstar Trade Leads to Jeter Criticism, World Series Odds Drop

As beloved as former New York Yankees Derek Jeter was as a player, he is becoming quickly vilified as one of the owners of the Miami Marlins. The 43 year old has made some controversial...

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X-Bet Ends ProDota Cup Sponsorship Over Match Fixing, Collusion
December 21, 2017

X-Bet Ends ProDota Cup Sponsorship Over Match Fixing, Collusion

Online sportsbook X-bet has announced that they will no longer sponsor the ProDota Cup esports competition following betting irregularities and match fixing in the event. According to reports, the termination of the agreement is permanent,...

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Boyd Gaming Buying Valley Forge Casino Resort, Entering Competitive Pennsylvania Market
December 21, 2017

Boyd Gaming Buying Valley Forge Casino Resort, Entering Competitive Pennsylvania Market

Casino operator Boyd Gaming is going to Pennsylvania, as the Las Vegas company announced Wednesday that it will acquire the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia for $280.5 million. The all-cash deal is...

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UFC President Dana White Claims Talks Happening with Floyd Mayweather for MMA Fight
December 21, 2017

UFC President Dana White Claims Talks Happening with Floyd Mayweather for MMA Fight

Floyd Mayweather might be retired from boxing but UFC President Dana White said Wednesday the undefeated pugilist is interested in fighting in Mixed Martial Arts. The 40-year-old athlete quickly shot down White’s claim, but his...

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Taiwanese Shipping Firm Buys Up Shares of Tigre de Cristal Casino in Russia
December 20, 2017

Taiwanese Shipping Firm Buys Up Shares of Tigre de Cristal Casino in Russia

Just days after Hong Kong billionaire Lawrence Ho announced that he was selling off his interest in Russia’s Tigre de Cristal casino, a Taiwanese shipping firm is stepping in to pick up most of his...

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Vegas Golden Knights Shocking Opponents, Oddsmakers in Inaugural Season
December 20, 2017

Vegas Golden Knights Shocking Opponents, Oddsmakers in Inaugural Season

The biggest surprise in sports this year could very well be the play of the NHL’s newest team, the Vegas Golden Knights. The organization made its debut this year and is currently in first place...

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Macau Positioned to Break All-Time Casino Win Record in 2019, Analysts Opine
December 20, 2017

Macau Positioned to Break All-Time Casino Win Record in 2019, Analysts Opine

Macau casinos won a staggering $45 billion in 2013, but China's special gaming enclave has since been restrained due to anti-corruption measures implemented by People's Republic President Xi Jinping. But with the crusade against junkets...

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