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Macau’s 13 Hotel Quietly Reopens After Sale Flounders
The 13 Hotel in Macau has reopened in a limited capacity after the resort's parent company failed to find a buyer for the $1.6 billion financial catastrophe. TDM Radio Macau broke the news that The...
Manila Casinos To Benefit From Increased Air Traffic With Seoul’s Incheon International
Manila casinos are expected to benefit from the Philippines and South Korean governments agreeing to expand weekly air service between the two capital cities. Aviation government officials from the two Asian countries last week signed...
Vermont Responsible Gaming Program Debuts, as Thousands Struggle With Betting Issues
The Vermont Department of Mental Health last week launched its website dedicated to helping those afflicted with gambling disorders and addictions. Gambling in the Green Mountain State remains relatively limited, as there are no commercial...
Iowa Gaming Regulators Order Market Study Regarding Cedar Rapids Casino
Iowa gaming regulators announced Monday that they want a market study on how a casino resort in Cedar Rapids would impact the state's commercial gaming industry. During the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's (IRGC) Monday...
Macau Casinos Toss Free Drinks, Snacks on Government Orders
Macau casinos were recently ordered to scale back how many complimentary snacks and beverages they hand out to casino patrons. The reduced freebies have not had a material negative impact on their businesses, so claims...
GambleAware Survey Finds Robust Public Support for Firmer Advertising Rules
New research commissioned by GambleAware, the UK's leading nonprofit committed to educating the public on gambling harms and tailoring prevention and treatment programs, finds there's robust public support for stricter regulations for gambling advertisements. Market...
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Celebrates 15th Anniversary With New Events Space
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh turns 15 years old in August. In anticipation of celebrating its quindecennial, the resort owned and operated by Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming recently finished a $6.6 million refreshment of the property. The...
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest: With Joey Chestnut Absent, Miki Sudo Stars
The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest was without its biggest star today, as Joey Chestnut, the top dog in the world of competitive eating, was forced to sit on the sidelines due to...
Bloomberry Resorts Expects Solaire North to Break Even in Year One
Bloomberry Resorts officials say operations at its Solaire North luxury casino resort in northern Metro Manila are off to a strong start. The Philippines-based company opened Solaire North, a $1 billion development, in Quezon City...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Surveillance Shortcomings Result in $545K Fine
Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia has agreed to a $545,000 fine to settle several regulatory violations. Investigative and compliance officials with the Virginia Lottery, which regulates commercial gaming in the commonwealth, recently negotiated a settlement...
