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Elvis Memorabilia Retained by Westgate Las Vegas Despite Lawsuit From Icon’s Estate
April 24, 2017

Elvis Memorabilia Retained by Westgate Las Vegas Despite Lawsuit From Icon’s Estate

The Elvis memorabilia that was part of an exhibit at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort isn't being returned to the late icon's estate in Memphis, Tennessee. "Graceland Presents Elvis" was a short-lived attraction inside the...

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Melco-Hard Rock’s Cyprus Casino Awaits Lift Off, Full Approval Imminent
April 24, 2017

Melco-Hard Rock’s Cyprus Casino Awaits Lift Off, Full Approval Imminent

A Melco-Hard Rock consortium is set to bring casinos to the Republic of Cyprus. On Friday, Cyprus’ Tourism Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis announced the evaluation process was complete, and, pending ratification by the country’s cabinet, work...

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UK Horse Racing Levy Reforms Clear Final Hurdle
April 24, 2017

UK Horse Racing Levy Reforms Clear Final Hurdle

British horse racing has received a boost from the European Commission, which on Friday gave full approval on the UK government’s reforms of the sport’s central funding system. Under the new system, all bookmakers will...

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Atlantic City County Executive Dennis Levinson Opines PILOT Program Needs Amended
April 24, 2017

Atlantic City County Executive Dennis Levinson Opines PILOT Program Needs Amended

Atlantic City County Executive Dennis Levinson writes in a recent op-ed that the city's PILOT program, the Payment in Lieu of Taxes for casinos, is hurting local government and residents by allowing the resorts to...

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Philippine DOJ Indicts Branch Manager, Payment Processor on New York Federal Reserve Cyber Heist Charges
April 24, 2017

Philippine DOJ Indicts Branch Manager, Payment Processor on New York Federal Reserve Cyber Heist Charges

The Philippine Department of Justice (PDOJ) has indicted seven individuals, all allegedly connected to last February's $101 million heist on the New York Federal Reserve Bank, on money laundering charges. On February 5, 2016, computer hackers...

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Major League Baseball Considers Betting on Las Vegas for Franchise Relocation
April 24, 2017

Major League Baseball Considers Betting on Las Vegas for Franchise Relocation

Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred said last week that Las Vegas could be an option for relocation of a franchise. The chief executive of professional baseball says the league would be open to...

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Macau Junket Operators Being Audited by Local Regulators
April 23, 2017

Macau Junket Operators Being Audited by Local Regulators

Macau junket operators that bring VIP and high rollers to the special Chinese gambling enclave are being audited by local regulators who are inspecting the financial records of the touring companies. In a letter toGGRAsia,a...

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Aussie Sporting Bodies Oppose TV Gambling Ad Ban
April 23, 2017

Aussie Sporting Bodies Oppose TV Gambling Ad Ban

Australia’s plan to ban TV gambling advertising during live sporting events was met with resistance from some of the country’s sports bodies this week, who are concerned that grassroots sports will lose vital funding as...

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Martha’s Vineyard Casino Heavily Opposed by Town and Taxpayers
April 22, 2017

Martha’s Vineyard Casino Heavily Opposed by Town and Taxpayers

The Martha's Vineyard casino that received its legal blessing earlier this month is receiving strong opposition from local authorities and residents on the picturesque Massachusetts island. In mid-April, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head won...

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Glenn Straub Announces Another Opening Date for Former Revel Casino, Christie Issues Warning to TEN Owner
April 21, 2017

Glenn Straub Announces Another Opening Date for Former Revel Casino, Christie Issues Warning to TEN Owner

Glenn Straub has announced yet another opening date for the former Revel Atlantic City, now named TEN, the latest development for the troubled casino resort that the Florida-based businessman bought in 2015. Straub says he...

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