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First-Time Gambler Wins Massive Jackpot at Hard Rock Atlantic City
A man who claimed to have never gambled before struck it rich just moments after placing his first bet at a casino resort in Atlantic City. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City said in...
Dr. Miriam Adelson Begins Pouring Money Into Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder of Las Vegas Sands with a 46% ownership position, is opening up her deep pocketbook to support her longtime friend Donald Trump in his presidential reelection bid. Newly disclosed...
Okada Manila Owner Folds on Acquiring Stalled Emerald Bay in Philippines’ Cebu
The parent company of Okada Manila in the Philippines' Entertainment City revealed Tuesday it will no longer pursue acquiring the stalled project in Cebu called Emerald Bay. In a statement from Tiger Resort, Leisure and...
Bingo Game Pays Off for Azamara Cruise Passenger With $50K Room Upgrade
A lucky cruise passenger aboard an Azamara ship received an unforgettable room upgrade after winning a bingo game at sea. A video went viral on TikTok this week under the profile "Mr. Talcott." The man...
Las Vegas Room Rates to Climb Following Mirage, Tropicana Exits
The nightly rate for a Las Vegas hotel room is expected to become costlier following the closures of Tropicana and The Mirage. Tropicana closed in April and with it, the Strip's room inventory dwindled by...
Macau Customs Officer Among 93 People Charged in Illegal Bookmaking Scheme
A Macau customs officer is among 93 people who have been charged for their alleged participation in an illegal sports gambling business that spread to Hong Kong and the Guangdong Province. Macau's Judiciary Police revealed...
Actor, Poker Aficionado James Woods Causes Stir for WSOP COVID Tweet
Longtime actor and poker aficionado James Woods caused a bit of a stir on social media over the weekend when he asked his more than 3.9 million followers on X if they think they reaped...
Skill Games Remain Banned in Kentucky Following Judge’s Ruling
Skill games in Kentucky won't be powered back on anytime soon after a county judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on the controversial machines. Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd on Friday granted...
Macau Casinos Disappoint in June, Gaming Revenue Short of Analyst Expectations
Macau casinos reported on Monday gross gaming revenue of (GGR) 17.7 billion patacas (US$2.2 billion) for June 2024. The collective haul by the six casino operators represented a 16.4% year-over-year gain, but was more than...
Pennsylvania Skill Game Developer Says Terminals Don’t Compete With Casino Slots
The company behind Pennsylvania Skill games, the slot-like machines that occupy much floor space in restaurants and bars, convenience stores, gas stations, retail shopping centers, and grocery markets, says its gaming devices don't directly compete...
