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DFS Industry Spent $800,000 on Lobbying in New York
The daily fantasy sports industry’s victory in the New York legislature last week didn’t come cheap. Just days after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the state’s DFS bill into law, heralding a new era...
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Attacks Digital Gambling Ops
In the Philippines, the country's new president, Rodrigo Duterte, has it out for cyber gambling operators. The newly inaugurated leader has taken a rather unconventional approach as he continues his crusade against anything he deems...
Trump Taj Mahal Workers Could Find Plenty of Competition for New Jobs at MGM National Harbor
The Trump Taj Mahal will officially terminate roughly 2,000 casino workers when the Carl Icahn-owned property closes its doors for good after the Labor Day weekend next month. Unite-HERE Local 54 workers union launched a...
Israel to Ban Slots and Horse Race Betting
Israel’s notoriously strict gambling laws are about to get even tougher, with the sudden prohibition of betting on horseracing and slot machines. Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Justice Ministry Director General Emi Palmor announced in...
Zika Virus a Boon to Vegas, Says MGM
The Zika virus, as horrible as it is, could be a boon for the Vegas tourism and gambling industry, so says Jim Murren, CEO of MGM Resorts International. Murren was speaking at a conference call...
Wynn Boston Harbor Finally Begins Construction After Legal Hurdles
Wynn Boston Harbor is officially under construction. After three years of legal challenges, primarily from nearby Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone (D), Steve Wynn's first domestic property outside of Nevada has broken ground. Construction equipment moved...
Summer Olympics Underway in Rio as City’s Preparation Takes Center Stage
The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kickoff this evening in Rio de Janeiro, and while the athletes, fans, and media are ready for the competitions, it isn't quite so clear that the city itself is. Opening...
FBI Busts Major Mafia Crime Syndicate, Included Illegal Gambling Ops
A massive Mafia arm that engaged in illegal gambling, extortion, gun-running, and fraud, among other crimes, was smashed by the FBI on Thursday. Bureau agents arrested 46 alleged mob associates, soldiers, capos, and one reputed...
Illinois Casinos Lose $51 Million Settlement Stemming From Former Governor Rod Blagojevich Case
Illinois casinos lost $51 million this week, but not at the hands of a hot streak from gamblers. Instead, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago is responsible for the mammoth take. It all...
New York Regulates Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports is back in action in New York State, as Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law last night that legalizes, licenses and regulates the contests. New York becomes the seventh state...
