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Masters Odds Favor Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth, Sportsbooks Win on Tiger’s Withdrawal
April 5, 2017

Masters Odds Favor Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth, Sportsbooks Win on Tiger’s Withdrawal

The Masters odds favor Dustin Johnson to don his first green jacket come Sunday, but there's plenty of bettors in Las Vegas taking Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth as well. The Westgate SuperBook puts Johnson...

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Defends Opulent Spending, But Not Everyone Is on Board
April 4, 2017

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Defends Opulent Spending, But Not Everyone Is on Board

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is defending its spending habits this week after the city's Review-Journal (LVRJ) news site, the most circulated news source in Nevada, published a report highlighting the government agency's...

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Wynn Resorts Sues Elaine Wynn Over Secret Copied File Stash
April 4, 2017

Wynn Resorts Sues Elaine Wynn Over Secret Copied File Stash

Wynn Resorts is suing its former co-founder and director, Elaine Wynn, for punitive damages on the grounds that she superstitiously allowed her lawyers to copy computer hard drives belonging to the company. It’s the latest...

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Bicycle Casino in Southern California Raided by Federal Investigators
April 4, 2017

Bicycle Casino in Southern California Raided by Federal Investigators

The Bicycle Casino is adding another scandalous chapter to its notorious story. The Southern California cardroom and hotel outside of Los Angeles in Bell Gardens was raided by federal officials on Tuesday morning, but law enforcement departments...

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Melco International Thrives without Crown Resorts as Macau Bounces Back
April 4, 2017

Melco International Thrives without Crown Resorts as Macau Bounces Back

Lawrence Ho’s Melco International Development is riding high on a resurgent Macau. On Monday, the company reported a net profit of HKD10.37 billion ($1.33 billion) for full-year 2016. Higher profits were aided by Melco’s takeover...

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US Supreme Court Refuses Washington State Tribal Casino Case, Decision Could Impact Taunton Challenge
April 4, 2017

US Supreme Court Refuses Washington State Tribal Casino Case, Decision Could Impact Taunton Challenge

The US Supreme Court has decided not to listen to a tribal casino appeal in Washington State, a decision that ultimately allows the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's $510 million Ilani Casino Resort near La Center to...

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Carl Icahn Formally Hands Off Trump Taj Mahal to Hard Rock International, Name Change Imminent
April 4, 2017

Carl Icahn Formally Hands Off Trump Taj Mahal to Hard Rock International, Name Change Imminent

The Trump Taj Mahal is soon to be become the Hard Rock Atlantic City, following the finalization last Friday of a deal believed to be worth $300 million. The sale brings to a close a...

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Macau Casino Revenue Heats Up in March, Stocks Also Benefit
April 3, 2017

Macau Casino Revenue Heats Up in March, Stocks Also Benefit

Macau casino revenue surged in March to more than $2.65 billion, an 18.1 percent increase on the same month in 2016. Gambling operators pulled in 21.23 billion Macau patacas during the month, a substantial premium...

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Former Colombian Gaming Regulators Arrested for Corruption, Fraud
April 3, 2017

Former Colombian Gaming Regulators Arrested for Corruption, Fraud

Police raids across Colombia in South America have resulted in the arrests 31 people on gambling and corruption charges, including casino operators and former executives of Coljuegos, the country’s gambling regulator. According to the public...

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FBI Saipan Casino Raid Tied to Construction Worker Death, Visa Violations
April 3, 2017

FBI Saipan Casino Raid Tied to Construction Worker Death, Visa Violations

An FBI raid late last week on the Saipan offices of casino developer Imperial Pacific was related to the death of a construction worker and the federal violation of the workplace visa system, a Bureau...

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