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New York State Makes $3 Million From DFS in Months Since Regulation
New York State is reaping the benefits of DFS regulation, according to figures newly released by its gaming commission. The state’s first five months of licensed and legal DFS contests brought in $3 million in...
Nevada Gaming Commission Warns Casinos Not to Get High on Pot Business
The Nevada Gaming Commission isn't altering its position on marijuana, and wants casinos to know that they aren't permitted to participate in the cannabis business. Last November, voters in the Silver State approved a ballot...
Amaya Debt Restructuring Designed to Keep Ex-CEO David Baazov in the Cold
PokerStars parent Amaya, Inc. has announced it has restructured its US dollar and euro-dominated first-lien loans in a bid to free up cash flow. And one of the provisions of the refinancing agreement appears to refer...
MGM Cheering on Casino Expansion Opposition Group in Connecticut
MGM Resorts is rooting for casino expansion opponents in Connecticut to succeed in blocking a third gambling venue in the small northeastern state. Late last week, the Mohegan and Mashantucket tribes of Connecticut (MMCT) officially...
Crown Resorts Exec Rumored to Have Been Collecting Debts When Arrested
Crown Resorts executive Jason O'Connor is rumored to have been in China last fall to collect on VIP gambling debts incurred by patrons who participated in the Australian gaming company's junket schemes. That's according to...
Utah Raids Shut Down Hundreds of “Slots,” But Makers Say They’re Legal
A slot machine sting in Utah, the joint-“driest” state in America when it comes to gambling, has resulted in the impounding of more than 500 machines in gas stations, small markets, ethnic markets and restaurants...
South Korea Gambling Revenue Tops $17 Billion in 2016
South Korea gambling revenue surged in 2016 despite an economic downturn in the country. According to the Yonhap News Agency, the nation's largest media outlet, revenue from the lottery, casinos, and horse racing sectors totaled 20.3...
Illinois Senate Approves Casino Expansion But “Grand Bargain” is Proving a Hard Bargain
The Illinois Senate approved a bill last week that would authorize six new land-based casinos in the state, however the proposal is stuck in limbo until lawmakers agree on a slew of other economy-boosting bills...
Las Vegas Sportsbooks Can’t Come to Terms on March Madness Favorite
Las Vegas sportsbooks have less than a week before the men's NCAA basketball tournament field is officially set, and those final days will prove imperative for oddsmakers who are struggling to determine which team is...
More Brits Are Gambling Than Ever Before, Especially On Their Smartphones, Says UKGC
The UK Gambling Commission published its eagerly-awaited Gambling Participation Survey this week, which, as ever, offers some thought-provoking insights into gambling habits of participants in one of the most mature regulated gambling markets in the...
