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Paddy Power Betfair Drops on News of CEO Departure, Earnings Struggle
August 9, 2017

Paddy Power Betfair Drops on News of CEO Departure, Earnings Struggle

Rising revenue hasn’t offset investor unsteadiness over the future of Irish and UK betting juggernaut Paddy Power Betfair. The company’s share price dropped 4.7 percent on Monday, after news that CEO Breon Corcoran would be...

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Caesars Goes After Chinese Gamblers in Las Vegas With WeChat Pay
August 9, 2017

Caesars Goes After Chinese Gamblers in Las Vegas With WeChat Pay

Caesars Entertainment is hoping to win over some incoming Chinese travelers to Las Vegas by accepting payments via WeChat Pay, a popular social media platform with mobile transaction capabilities. Unlike Las Vegas Sands, MGM and...

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Internet Gaming Entrepreneur Calvin Ayre Appointed Economic Envoy in Antigua and Barbuda
August 9, 2017

Internet Gaming Entrepreneur Calvin Ayre Appointed Economic Envoy in Antigua and Barbuda

In a major career turnaround, online gambling pioneer Calvin Ayre is taking on a new role, advising the independent commonwealth country of Antigua and Barbuda on policies relating to blockchain technology and digital currencies. The Bodog...

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Australia’s Online Poker Ban Now Official, Despite Vocal Opposition
August 9, 2017

Australia’s Online Poker Ban Now Official, Despite Vocal Opposition

Any hope that Australians would be able to play online poker legally in the near future were crushed on Wednesday when the Senate approved legislation outlawing the game. The provision was included in the Internet...

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Florida Seminole Casinos Generating Massive Revenues for Tribe
August 9, 2017

Florida Seminole Casinos Generating Massive Revenues for Tribe

The Seminole Tribe is generating billions of dollars in gaming revenue from its seven casinos in Florida, and by carefully examining revenue sharing payments to the state, one can see just how much the Native...

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LVCVA Boss Gets Hefty Bonus Plus Salary Hike, As Las Vegas Tourism Agency Brings in Auditing Firm to Justify Expenses
August 9, 2017

LVCVA Boss Gets Hefty Bonus Plus Salary Hike, As Las Vegas Tourism Agency Brings in Auditing Firm to Justify Expenses

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) CEO Rossi Ralenkotter has received a six percent salary increase and one-time 50 percent salary bonus of $208,000, after the governmental agency's board unanimously approved the performance-based rewards....

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Aussie Gambling Habits Decoded, Concerns Growing on Survey Results
August 8, 2017

Aussie Gambling Habits Decoded, Concerns Growing on Survey Results

Nearly 200,000 Australians struggle with problem gambling, an annual study of the Aussie population found. That figure represents 1.5 percent of men, and 0.8 percent of women in Australia. According to the latest Household, Income...

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MGM Resorts Taps Former US Diplomat to Lead Casino Licensing Effort in Japan
August 8, 2017

MGM Resorts Taps Former US Diplomat to Lead Casino Licensing Effort in Japan

MGM Resorts isn't leaving anything to chance when it comes to landing a future license with the Japanese casino industry. In a press release issued this week to investors, the gaming operator reinforced its commitment...

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In Small Ghana Villages Invaded by Chinese Slot Machines, Locals Learn to Love Gambling a Bit Too Much
August 8, 2017

In Small Ghana Villages Invaded by Chinese Slot Machines, Locals Learn to Love Gambling a Bit Too Much

The population of Ghana has seen economic benefits from its nearly 60-year relationship with China, but has also recently had to confront the reality that modernization and financial influx can bring. Chinese slot machines have...

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MGM National Harbor Hurting Maryland’s Five Other Casinos
August 8, 2017

MGM National Harbor Hurting Maryland’s Five Other Casinos

MGM National Harbor generated $50.77 million in slot machine and table game win in July, its fourth consecutive month eclipsing the $50 million threshold. While that's certainly good news for the Las Vegas-based gaming and...

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