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Atlantic City Casinos Can Remain Open for Business, New Jersey’s Chris Christie Ends Government Shutdown
Atlantic City casinos have dodged a bullet. Late last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a budget bill that stopped the state's government shutdown. Christie and the state legislature had failed to reach a budget agreement...
Venus Williams Breaks Down Discussing Fatal Car Crash After Wimbledon Victory
The usually stoic Venus Williams displayed a rare burst of emotion on Monday at Wimbledon, while talking about a car crash in which she was recently found to be at fault that resulted in the...
Okada Sues Wife and Children to Regain Control of Family Gambling Empire
The Okada family is gambling royalty in Japan, and they appear to have descended into a dynastic power struggle over control of their vast business empire. Reuters reported Monday that patriarch Kazuo Okada, 74, is...
Lebron James Says Steph Curry Should Be Making ‘400 Million’ In The NBA
This summer's NBA offseason has general managers and franchises scrambling to find a way to somehow compete against superteams Golden State and Cleveland next fall, and that's forcing Nevada oddsmakers into continually updating their futures....
PAGCOR Outlines Plan to Heavily Tax Privatized Casinos, Government Agency Details Selloff
PAGCOR (the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) has been directed by President Rodrigo Duterte to sell its 11 casinos and 36 satellite gaming facilities. The federal agency this week provided details on how it plans...
Vernon Downs Racino Dealt Lifeline, State Gives Owner Jeff Gural Tax Break
The Vernon Downs horse racetrack and casino will remain open after lawmakers in Albany approved a tax break for the struggling facility. Owner Jeff Gural recently threatened to close the racino, saying keeping the venue...
Underdog Bettors Rejoice Over Controversial Pacquiao Upset
Sportsbooks didn’t think it was possible for Jeff Horn to upset Manny Pacquiao, but got stung by the boxer nicknamed “The Hornet,” when the challenger made those who bet on the long shot very happy....
US AG Jeff Sessions Recuses Himself from DOJ Wire Act Reversal Discussions
Jeff Sessions, who once said he was "shocked" at the 2011 DOJ Wire Act reversal opinion, is taking a step out of the arena that could decide online gambling's American fate. The United States Attorney...
New Jersey Legislature Votes to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
On Friday, the New Jersey Senate passed a bill to legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports by a 29-6 vote. The bill will now pass to the desk of Governor Chris Christie, who, having spent...
Baton Rouge to Take Long Drag in Deciding Proposed Casino Smoking Ban
Baton Rouge's Metro Council opted to delay voting on whether to implement a proposed smoking ban on bars and casinos within the Louisiana city's jurisdiction. The capital and second largest city in Louisiana behind only...
