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“Lotto Rat” Agrees to Share his $16.6 Million Win with Syndicate He Tried to Deceive
An Australian lottery winner, dubbed the “Lotto Rat” by the tabloids, will share his $16.6 million windfall with his co-workers, or at least what’s left of it. Gary Baron, 50, a truck driver from Victoria,...
Macau’s Growth Slows as January Figures Dip Below Expectations
Macau’s recovery slowed in January. Figures released by the enclave’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Wednesday reported a growth rate of just 3.1 percent for the month, way behind December’s 8 percent and November’s...
Super Bowl Shocker: Majority of Bets in US Wagered Illegally
Super Bowl LI goes down this Sunday between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas, and while Americans are expected to wager roughly $4.7 billion on the big game, the vast majority...
TEN Atlantic City Suffers Another Setback, Owner Glenn Straub Must Obtain Casino License
TEN Atlantic City is planning to open its doors as a hotel-only facility later this month during the Presidents' Day weekend, but owner Glenn Straub won't be allowed to offer gambling to his guests anytime soon....
Former California Gaming Regulator Rocks the Boat with Controversial Career Choice
A former California Gambling Control commissioner is making waves by launching a gambling consulting business just four days after quitting the state regulatory body. Tiffany Conklin’s career change is largely only controversial, though, because it...
UK Bookies’ Anger at Government FOBT Report That Vows to Slash Stakes
UK bookmakers have slammed a government report on fixed odds betting terminals that recommends cutting the maximum stakes from £100 ($125) to £2 ($2.50). The recommendations are part of a wider regulatory review into UK...
Sheldon Adelson Has Withdrawn From Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Plan
Sheldon Adelson has withdrawn his pledge of $650 million from the proposed NFL stadium project in Las Vegas that is trying to entice the Oakland Raiders to move to Sin City. Along with Adelson's $650...
Steve Wynn Tapped as Republican National Committee Finance Chairman
Steve Wynn, the man who sat on the fence during President Donald Trump's tumultuous rise to power, will now be squarely in the arena with the Republican leader. Joining the unofficial "Billionaires' Club" of advisers...
Super Bowl Oddsmakers Rooting for Atlanta Falcons Over New England Patriots
Super Bowl oddsmakers are pulling for the Atlanta Falcons to win the big game over the New England Patriots, as preseason action was limited on the NFC Champions. Sportsbooks in Nevada say wagering on Atlanta...
Illinois Casino Overhaul Considered by State’s Senate, Chicago Targeted
An Illinois casino hearing took place last week to consider overhauling the state's riverboat laws and expand gambling to as many as six land-based facilities. The Senate Gaming Committee, chaired by State Senator Steve Stadelman...
