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VIP Junkets Return China’s High Rollers to Casinos in Macau, Australia, and Philippines
Junket groups are once again bringing high rollers from the Chinese mainland to VIP rooms and casinos floors in Macau, as well as to casinos in Australia and the Philippines. The multibillion-dollar integrated casino resorts in Macau, as well as casinos in...
Bitcoin Frenzy as Cryptocurrency Breaks $10,000 Barrier, Then $11,000, in 24 Hours
Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has become a popular banking method at many online casinos, has surged in value this week, not only breaking the $10,000 barrier on Tuesday but also hitting $11,000 just hours later on Wednesday. As has nearly always been...
Man Robs Bellagio Poker Room at Gunpoint, Suspect Still at Large
Las Vegas police are still searching for a man who robbed the Bellagio’s poker cage at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon. The robbery took place around 3:50 pm local time, with several games going on in the poker room at the time hardly...
New York Giants Bench Eli Manning, Odds Increase
Eli Manning has been the starting quarterback for the New York Giants since 2004 but had his job unceremoniously taken from him Tuesday afternoon. Coach Ben McAdoo announced backup Geno Smith would be behind center when the team travels to play the...
Clemson No.1 in College Football Playoff Rankings, Alabama Out
Clemson was named No. 1 in the College Football Playoff Rankings Tuesday night, followed by Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Former top team Alabama fell out of the Top 4, sliding to fifth. The Crimson Tide was upset by Auburn last Saturday, 26-14....
Conor McGregor’s Career Might Be Over, and That’s Unwelcome News for Sportsbooks
The future of Conor McGregor's career is uncertain, as UFC President Dana White revealed this week that he has no idea what the next chapter holds for the Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing superstar. Talking with reporters this week about...
State College Votes Against Pennsylvania Casino, Potential Sites Dwindling
State College Borough Council passed a resolution earlier this week that prevents a satellite casino from being built within the city's limits. The action comes as a result of Governor Tom Wolf (D) signing a massive gambling expansion package into law in...
Financial Analysts Bullish on Macau, Predict ‘Roughly 20 Percent’ Growth for November
The rebounding Macau gaming market shows no signs of slowing down. That’s the news from analysts at several major brokerage firms, agreeing that year-over-year gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Chinese casino enclave will increase by 18-20 percent in November, once final...
Tiger Woods’ Return to Golf Produces Sportsbook Excitement, Exotic Prop Bets
It has been nine months since Tiger Woods has played in a golf tournament, and his return this week has both fans and oddsmakers in a state of euphoria. The 41-year-old is set to tee it up Thursday at the Hero World...
Fitch Ratings: Global Gaming Outlook Strong Heading Into 2018, But Northeastern US in Peril
Fitch Ratings says in its 2018 outlook that there's plenty of reason to be bullish on the casino and gaming industry. One of the Big Three credit rating agencies, Fitch analysts believe the year ahead will provide a "sound economic outlook across...
