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Macau Casinos Post 16th Consecutive Monthly Revenue Gain, November Win Totals $2.87 Billion
Macau casinos generated gross revenue of 23 billion patacas ($2.87 billion) last month, which represents a 23 percent gain on November 2016 and marks the enclave's 16th straight month posting a year-over-year percentage increase. The financial statistics outpaced the general consensus growth...
Melco Pledges to Move Headquarters to Japan if it Receives Casino License
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman Lawrence Ho has vowed to do “whatever it takes” in order to get into the Japanese casino market when it opens. That commitment now includes a pledge to move the company’s headquarters to Japan should it receive...
Las Vegas Strip Revenues Fall in October, Mandalay Bay Tragedy Continues to Impact Casinos
The Las Vegas mass shooting on October 1 led to a decrease in gambling revenue last month, as Strip casinos saw their wins lowered by six percent. The lower intake was anticipated following the Mandalay Bay shooting that slaughtered 58 country music...
Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino Can Stay Mum on Fatality, Thanks to Gaming Compact
A little-known Connecticut gaming compact clause means the state's Foxwoods Casino, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, won't have to disclose details of how a patron died on property. In-House Fatality On October 24, Mashantucket Pequot police said they responded to...
College Football Betting Threatens to Surpass NFL at Vegas Sportsbooks
When it comes to sports betting in the United States, there’s no doubt that football is king. But while the NFL has historically been the main driver of that wagering, many sportsbooks are now saying that college football has become the game...
No Verdict in Atlantic City PILOT Lawsuit Challenging Casino Tax Plan
The Atlantic City PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program that allows the town's remaining casinos to pay a flat property tax instead of fluctuating payments based on assessments was back in court on Thursday. Superior Court Judge Julio Mendez listened to...
Auburn Alum Hoping to Cash In on Longshot National Championship Bet
It’s always fun to bet on your favorite team and see them win, but for one Auburn alum, a football victory on the field could translate into a major sportsbetting win. In October, Chris Hefner put down $250.91 at the Venetian on...
Connecticut Sues US Department of the Interior Over East Windsor Casino
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy (D) and the state's two federally recognized tribes want answers over the legality of constructing a satellite casino in East Windsor. Connecticut, along with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department...
Sheldon Adelson Loses Appeal in Defamation Suit over Prostitution Practices in Macau
Las Vegas Sands billionaire Sheldon Adelson's reputation was not harmed by a Democratic Jewish group's claims in 2012 that the casino magnate allowed prostitution to take place inside his Macau resorts. That's according to the US 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in...
As New Jersey Waits Out SCOTUS PASPA Decision, State Gives Virtual Sports Green Light
New Jersey will have to wait until next year for the Supreme Court's ultimate decision when it comes to the state's right to offer legalized sportsbetting in its casinos. Meanwhile, gamblers in the Garden State still can bet on games, but only...
