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Melco Pledges to Move Headquarters to Japan if it Receives Casino License
December 1, 2017

Melco Pledges to Move Headquarters to Japan if it Receives Casino License

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman Lawrence Ho has vowed to do “whatever it takes” in order to get into the Japanese casino market when it opens. That commitment now includes a pledge to move the...

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Las Vegas Strip Revenues Fall in October, Mandalay Bay Tragedy Continues to Impact Casinos
December 1, 2017

Las Vegas Strip Revenues Fall in October, Mandalay Bay Tragedy Continues to Impact Casinos

The Las Vegas mass shooting on October 1 led to a decrease in gambling revenue last month, as Strip casinos saw their wins lowered by six percent. The lower intake was anticipated following the Mandalay...

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Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino Can Stay Mum on Fatality, Thanks to Gaming Compact
December 1, 2017

Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino Can Stay Mum on Fatality, Thanks to Gaming Compact

A little-known Connecticut gaming compact clause means the state's Foxwoods Casino, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, won't have to disclose details of how a patron died on property. In-House Fatality On October 24,...

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College Football Betting Threatens to Surpass NFL at Vegas Sportsbooks
December 1, 2017

College Football Betting Threatens to Surpass NFL at Vegas Sportsbooks

When it comes to sports betting in the United States, there’s no doubt that football is king. But while the NFL has historically been the main driver of that wagering, many sportsbooks are now saying...

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No Verdict in Atlantic City PILOT Lawsuit Challenging Casino Tax Plan
November 30, 2017

No Verdict in Atlantic City PILOT Lawsuit Challenging Casino Tax Plan

The Atlantic City PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program that allows the town's remaining casinos to pay a flat property tax instead of fluctuating payments based on assessments was back in court on Thursday....

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Auburn Alum Hoping to Cash In on Longshot National Championship Bet
November 30, 2017

Auburn Alum Hoping to Cash In on Longshot National Championship Bet

It’s always fun to bet on your favorite team and see them win, but for one Auburn alum, a football victory on the field could translate into a major sportsbetting win. In October, Chris Hefner...

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Connecticut Sues US Department of the Interior Over East Windsor Casino
November 30, 2017

Connecticut Sues US Department of the Interior Over East Windsor Casino

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy (D) and the state's two federally recognized tribes want answers over the legality of constructing a satellite casino in East Windsor. Connecticut, along with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes, has...

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Sheldon Adelson Loses Appeal in Defamation Suit over Prostitution Practices in Macau
November 30, 2017

Sheldon Adelson Loses Appeal in Defamation Suit over Prostitution Practices in Macau

Las Vegas Sands billionaire Sheldon Adelson's reputation was not harmed by a Democratic Jewish group's claims in 2012 that the casino magnate allowed prostitution to take place inside his Macau resorts. That's according to the...

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As New Jersey Waits Out SCOTUS PASPA Decision, State Gives Virtual Sports Green Light
November 30, 2017

As New Jersey Waits Out SCOTUS PASPA Decision, State Gives Virtual Sports Green Light

New Jersey will have to wait until next year for the Supreme Court's ultimate decision when it comes to the state's right to offer legalized sportsbetting in its casinos. Meanwhile, gamblers in the Garden State...

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VIP Junkets Return China’s High Rollers to Casinos in Macau, Australia, and Philippines
November 29, 2017

VIP Junkets Return China’s High Rollers to Casinos in Macau, Australia, and Philippines

Junket groups are once again bringing high rollers from the Chinese mainland to VIP rooms and casinos floors in Macau, as well as to casinos in Australia and the Philippines. The multibillion-dollar integrated casino resorts...

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