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Taylor Swift Bringing ‘Swifties’ to Sports Betting, Data Suggests
Love it or hate it, one of the biggest storylines this NFL season through week four is Taylor Swift's budding romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. After celebrity gossip speculated about the amorousness,...
Jay-Z Fundraiser at Ocean Casino Sparks Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian Rumors
Jay-Z held a star-studded fundraiser over the weekend at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on behalf of the Reform Alliance, a nonprofit aiming "to transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems, and culture...
Nevada Supreme Court to Rule if Booking Sites Paid Adequate Room Taxes
The Nevada Supreme Court last Thursday moved forward with a case that alleges third-party internet travel sites like Orbitz and Expedia have not properly paid the state its share of room taxes. A lawsuit was...
Atlantic City Casinos Generate Record Tax Revenue Largely Because of iGaming
When New Jersey legalized casinos in Atlantic City more than four decades ago, state lawmakers mandated that gambling would benefit not only the beach region, but the entire state. The state established the Casino Revenue...
September Storm Rattles Macau, Gaming Revenue Drops 13 Percent
Macau readied for a significant storm in early September that resulted in the local government ordering its six casino operators to temporarily shutter their resorts. Typhoon Saola in late August reported sustained winds of more...
Ryder Cup: Europe Takes Commanding Lead Into Singles Sunday
The Ryder Cup culminates Sunday at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy. The odds are good the Europeans will hoist the coveted trophy. Team Europe opened up the 44th playing of the...
Las Vegas Strip Maintains Momentum, Propels State Gaming Win to August Record
The Las Vegas Strip maintained its winning ways in August, as the main drag propelled state gaming wins to record highs. Nevada casinos and taverns, sportsbooks, and other licensed facilities combined to win over $1.2...
Ryder Cup Odds Tilt Heavily in Europe’s Favor After Dominating Opening Sessions
The Ryder Cup odds suggest the 44th playing of the biennial matches is all but over after Team Europe dominated the opening sessions. Oddsmakers were split heading into the Ryder Cup, with each team slightly...
New Jersey Gambling Prevalence Study Finds Participation Rates Have Soared
A gambling prevalence study commissioned by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and conducted by Rutgers University finds that the industry continues to attract new players. Rutgers' School of Social Work, Center for...
PGA Tour Attracts Potential Investors in Endeavor, Fenway Sports – Report
The PGA Tour in June agreed to settle its differences with LIV Golf, the Saudi-funded breakaway professional golf circuit. In the agreement, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, will...
