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Maryland Live! Casino Celebrates Five Years by Transitioning Into Resort Destination
June 6, 2017

Maryland Live! Casino Celebrates Five Years by Transitioning Into Resort Destination

Maryland Live! Casino opened its doors back on June 6, 2012, and quickly became the most robust gambling floor in the state. It remained the top dog until MGM opened its $1.4 billion National Harbor resort...

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How (Palmer) Luckey Can You Get? Paypal Founder Peter Thiel Backing Mexico Virtual Reality Wall Project with Oculus VR Creator
June 6, 2017

How (Palmer) Luckey Can You Get? Paypal Founder Peter Thiel Backing Mexico Virtual Reality Wall Project with Oculus VR Creator

Virtual reality (VR) Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, who sold his business to Facebook the same year he turned legal for $2 billion, now has his eyes focused on an even more challenging project: changing how the...

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Men and Women Handle Gambling Addiction Differently, Research Finds
June 5, 2017

Men and Women Handle Gambling Addiction Differently, Research Finds

Both men and women are susceptible to problem gambling. But when addiction hits and the gambler is headed toward rock bottom, the two sexes differ in how they handle the distress. That’s according to a new...

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New Connecticut Casino Less Certain Amid Last-Minute Politicking Flurry
June 5, 2017

New Connecticut Casino Less Certain Amid Last-Minute Politicking Flurry

With Connecticut's 2017 legislative session ticking toward its Wednesday close, the General Assembly may not have enough support to push forward a bill to allow the state's gaming tribes to begin building a third casino. Connecticut's governor has said he's ready...

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Macau Casino Revenue Soars in May, Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2014
June 5, 2017

Macau Casino Revenue Soars in May, Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2014

Macau casino revenue hit the jackpot in May, as income at the city's gaming floors totaled 22.7 billion patacas ($2.83 billion). That represents a nearly 24 percent premium on the same month a year ago....

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Las Vegas Sands Likely Frontrunner for Japanese Casino License, Investment Firm Says
June 5, 2017

Las Vegas Sands Likely Frontrunner for Japanese Casino License, Investment Firm Says

When it comes to a casino in Japan, Las Vegas Sands might have the upper hand over its rivals in bidding on one of the forthcoming casino licenses expected to be issued. That's according to...

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MGM Resorts and Caesars Ready to Invest in Atlantic City, Christie Pledges Additional Relief
June 4, 2017

MGM Resorts and Caesars Ready to Invest in Atlantic City, Christie Pledges Additional Relief

MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are prepared to make further investments in Atlantic City, as the fiscally troubled oceanfront gambling town slowly begins to reverse its dire economic course. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R)...

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Macau Approves Currency Declaration Bill, Forcing Travelers to Reveal How Much Cash They’re Carrying
June 4, 2017

Macau Approves Currency Declaration Bill, Forcing Travelers to Reveal How Much Cash They’re Carrying

A rumored Macau currency declaration bill is no longer just hearsay, after the city's legislative chamber approved a law that will force incoming visitors to reveal to customs agents how much money they're bringing with them....

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Singapore Casinos Find Collecting Debts from High Rollers Difficult
June 3, 2017

Singapore Casinos Find Collecting Debts from High Rollers Difficult

Lending money to big time gamblers is easy for Singapore casinos, but collecting on those debts is time-consuming and difficult. The number of VIP clients who are in debt to casinos is increasing and becoming more...

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Oakland Raiders Games to Air on FOX5 Las Vegas Beginning in August
June 3, 2017

Oakland Raiders Games to Air on FOX5 Las Vegas Beginning in August

The Oakland Raiders have already begun their marketing campaign to establish a fan base in Las Vegas, and come this August, each and every single one of the NFL team's games will be broadcast live...

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