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Casinos in Vietnam to Begin Welcoming Some Locals in Effort to Spur Development
Vietnamese casinos are barred from allowing local citizens to access their gaming floors, but a government advisor reveals this week that the longstanding policy will change next month. Augustine Ha Ton Vinh, a government advisor...
Japanese Firms Hope to Develop Hokkaido Casino Resort
Two major Japanese firms have announced a partnership that aims to redevelop a resort on the northern island of Hokkaido, a facility that they ultimately hope will be able to include a regulated casino. The...
Scientific Games Joins Legal Battle with William Hill in Anticipation of US Sports Betting
Scientific Games has joined a legal battle against William Hill in a move that’s ostensibly about corporate acquisitions, but which likely has more to do with positioning each of the firms should the United States...
Las Vegas Casino and Church Shooting Plot Prevented, FBI Charges Ohio Man, Could Face 20 Years
An Ohio man threatening another Las Vegas casino shooting has been arrested and charged by federal authorities. The FBI says Wei Li, 28, sent numerous text messages to his estranged wife, who lives in Las...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finishes Career with 25th-Place Finish
Iconic NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. completed an 18-year career on Sunday, finishing 25th at the Ford EcoBoost 400 in Miami. The 43-year old announced his retirement from competitive racing on April 26. The season...
In Response to Investigations, EA Says Loot Boxes Aren’t Gambling
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) said Thursday that the so-called “loot boxes” that appear in Star Wars Battlefront 2 do not constitute gambling. In a statement to GameSpot, the company defended the practice and...
Sky Bet Extends English Football League Sponsorship Through 2024
While regulators in the United Kingdom may have questions about the role of gambling in professional sports broadcasts, bookmakers aren’t leaving the games anytime soon. Sky Bet announced on Thursday that they would be extending...
MGM Mandalay Bay Elevator Access Now Requires Guests to Show Room Keys, But Will It Matter?
MGM's Mandalay Bay is now stationing security officers at guest elevator banks, and the guards are requiring patrons to produce their room keys before being allowed access. The Las Vegas Review-Journal was first to report...
Borgata Building Atlantic City’s First Sportsbook, William Hill Expanding Monmouth Park Facility
The Borgata is readying to begin construction on a $7 million sportsbook at the Atlantic City casino resort. The project is in anticipation of the US Supreme Court coming down on New Jersey's side in...
Mississippi Is Getting Serious About Maybe, Possibly, Finally Allowing Lottery Sales
Mississippi lawmakers continued debate on Thursday about costs and benefits of having a lottery, and held a panel to receive input from the casino industry on a topic that has divided the state’s legislature. It...
