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Pope County Judge Submits Exclusive Letter of Support Backing Cherokees Casino
Pope County Judge Ben Cross has submitted an updated letter of support for the Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) to be awarded the county's lone commercial casino license. The Arkansas Supreme Court last week ruled in...
Rockingham Residents File Lawsuit Against County for Casino Dispute
Landowners in North Carolina's Rockingham County have filed a lawsuit against county commissioners for allegedly ignoring "basic legal requirements" in their rezoning of 192.7 acres of land targeted for a casino development. In August, the...
Nevada Gaming Regulators Deliberate Whether Trespassers Can Collect Casino Winnings
Nevada gaming regulators are considering whether a change to state gaming policy is needed when paying certain gamblers their winnings. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) ruled during its October 4 meeting that the Casablanca...
UN: China’s Gambling Crackdown Has Increased Money Laundering Elsewhere
A United Nations official says China's crackdown on cross-border money transfers related to gambling in Macau has resulted in illicit gangs laundering their dirty money through casinos and online gambling platforms in other parts of...
Macau Grand Prix to Usher in Tourists, Hotel Occupancy Expected to Top 90 Percent
The Macau Grand Prix celebrates its 70th anniversary next month, and tourism officials in the Chinese casino enclave are betting on a strong turnout for the two weeks of racing. The Macau Grand Prix offers...
Donald Trump Pledges to ‘Stop World War III’ While Stumping in Las Vegas
Former President Donald Trump was in Las Vegas over the weekend, attending the Republican Jewish Coalition's (RJC) Annual Leadership Summit at The Venetian Resort. The RJC works to foster and enhance relations between the Jewish...
PGA Tour Suspends Korn Ferry Players for Betting Violations
The PGA Tour has suspended two players who compete on its Korn Ferry Tour for betting violations. The Korn Ferry Tour is the PGA Tour's premier developmental tour. The top 30 players on the season-long...
Las Vegas Sands Paid $241M for 99-Year Nassau Coliseum Lease
Las Vegas Sands paid a premium to acquire the 72-acre Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site on New York's Long Island where the company hopes to build a $5 billion integrated resort. Through a securities filing...
Bally’s Responsible Gaming Contributions Allocated to University Research Programs
The Bally's Corporation donated $600K to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) in August 2022. The Rhode Island-based casino operator followed it up with a $450K contribution to the problem gambling institute this month....
Crown Resorts Reports $125M Loss in 2023 Fiscal Year, Inquiry Expenses Cited
Crown Resorts reported a loss of AU$199 million (US$125 million) for its 2023 fiscal year that ended June 30. The embattled casino firm cited financial penalties levied against the company for its regulatory shortcomings at...
