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Empire City Casino Seeks Partnerships to Expand Facility
Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway has announced that it is pursuing partnerships in the hopes of expanding their current resort into a world-class facility. “We believe our prime location and outstanding accessibility will serve as a unique platform to create one...
Nevada Gaming Commission Uses New Law to ‘Reject’ Licensing Request for First Time
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) took advantage of a new licensing protocol at its disposal this week when it opted to reject an application for an executive working with Minnesota-based Table Trac Inc, a manufacturer of casino information technology systems. Prior to...
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Rejects Cedar Rapids Casinos
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 3-2 to reject three proposed casino developments in Cedar Rapids, saying that any new gaming venues would be entering a market that is already saturated. While the regulators called it a difficult decision, and praised...
Paddy Power Updates Donald Trump Odds, as Kim Jong Un Sentences US President to Death
Donald Trump odds at Paddy Power, the Irish bookmaker known for never shying away from the seemingly ridiculous and absurd offering, continues to expand its markets surrounding the 45th president of the United States. This week, North Korea's Kim Jong Un called...
Celtics Beat Heavily Favored Warriors in Possible NBA Finals Preview
The Boston Celtics showed what the NBA Finals could look like this coming June and it might be more interesting than fans thought. The Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, 92-88 in Boston. The home team was a seven-point underdog...
Wynn Resorts Must Face Former Shareholder Kazuo Okada in Court, Judge Rules
Wynn Resorts must have its day in court to defend actions taken by its board regarding the 2012 ouster of Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada from its ranks and subsequent redemption of his 20 percent stake in the casino conglomerate. Through a lawsuit...
Caesars Entertainment Nearing $1 Billion Deal to Buy Two Indiana Racinos
Fresh out of bankruptcy, Caesars Entertainment is reportedly ready to go on a spending spree. The Nevada casino conglomerate is said to be in negotiations with Centaur Gaming to acquire its two Indiana racetrack casinos, Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand. The acquisitions,...
Ponca Tribe Gets Go-Ahead to Build Carter Lake Casino
After decades of legal battles, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska received word in Wednesday that the National Indian Gaming Commission has determined that the tribe can go forward with plans to build a casino. The tribe would like to build the facility...
The 13 Still Hasn’t Submitted a Macau Gaming Application, and Permits Are Running Dry
The 13, an ultra-luxury resort concept from flamboyant Hong Kong businessman Stephen Hung, has ran up a construction tab of over $1.6 billion. The much-delayed 200 all-villa hotel located south of the Cotai Strip in Coloane Village is finally slated to open...
Online Gambling Fueling Atlantic City Rebound, Casinos Up Two Percent in October
Online gambling once again helped the seven remaining Atlantic City casinos post a positive monthly gain. The internet sites generated $20.6 million in revenue last month, a more than 23 percent increase compared to 2016. The strong month takes year-to-date internet gaming...
