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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Become Fully Owned by MGM Resorts International
June 1, 2016

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Become Fully Owned by MGM Resorts International

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is the most prosperous resort in Atlantic City, and the property will soon become fully owned by MGM Resorts International after the company announced an agreement with Boyd Gaming...

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Set to Debut Problem Gambling Prevention Shield
May 31, 2016

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Set to Debut Problem Gambling Prevention Shield

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is taking extra steps to curb problem gambling as two mega-casino resorts are slated to open in the coming years and join the already constructed Plainridge Park Casino. When then-Governor...

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2016 World Series Of Poker Begins In Las Vegas
May 31, 2016

2016 World Series Of Poker Begins In Las Vegas

The 2016 World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicked off in Las Vegas today. Although public events won't begin until June 2, the first of thousands of the world's best poker players have begun their descent...

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NBA Finals Odds: Repeat Showdown Between Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers  
May 31, 2016

NBA Finals Odds: Repeat Showdown Between Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers  

It's déjà vu for the NBA Finals. The defending champion Golden State Warriors will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers with the title on the line for the second straight year, and if the sportsbooks...

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Trump Taj Mahal Bankruptcy Proceedings Could Go Before Supreme Court If Atlantic City Union Prevails
May 30, 2016

Trump Taj Mahal Bankruptcy Proceedings Could Go Before Supreme Court If Atlantic City Union Prevails

UPDATE MAY 31, 2016: The Supreme Court has rejected the UNITE HERE appeal.  Attorneys from the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City might be trekking south to Washington, DC, should the United States Supreme Court...

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The NFL and Gambling: 26 of 32 Teams Play Within One-Hour Drive of a Casino
May 30, 2016

The NFL and Gambling: 26 of 32 Teams Play Within One-Hour Drive of a Casino

The NFL's relationship with the gambling industry has been about as cordial as a Redskins and Cowboys game, and the league's disgust for casinos and sports betting has been on full display in recent months...

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New Responsible Gambling Trust Research Highlights Possible Social Cost of FOBTs
May 29, 2016

New Responsible Gambling Trust Research Highlights Possible Social Cost of FOBTs

The UK’s controversial fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) took a pummeling this week from research commissioned by the betting industry-funded Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT). The machines allow betting shop customers to wager up to £100 ($157)...

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Poker in Nevada Stays Stagnant but Reports Remain Encouraging
May 28, 2016

Poker in Nevada Stays Stagnant but Reports Remain Encouraging

Poker in Nevada remained virtually static between 2015 and 2016 according to the latest revenue report by the state's Gaming Control Board. Reporting on the period for April 2016, the Nevada Gaming Control Board stated...

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Online Poker Won’t Be Banned Nationwide, as Anti-Gambling Bill 2.0 Fails
May 27, 2016

Online Poker Won’t Be Banned Nationwide, as Anti-Gambling Bill 2.0 Fails

The online poker industry has received its fair share of criticism from some US lawmakers, mostly Republicans. One of those politicians, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), tried some sneaky business to impress Las Vegas Sands CEO...

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Las Vegas Sands and Madison Square Garden Partner on New Off-Strip Concert Venue
May 26, 2016

Las Vegas Sands and Madison Square Garden Partner on New Off-Strip Concert Venue

Las Vegas Sands and the Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) announced on May 25 that the two companies are uniting to construct a "first-of-its-kind" 400,000-square-foot entertainment and concert venue that will be the world's largest...

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