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Open Championship Long Shot Brian Harman Hoists Claret Jug
The Open Championship was a bit of a yawner Sunday, as American Brian Harman began the day with a five-shot lead at Royal Liverpool and never looked back. Harman, a 36-year-old PGA Tour journeyman who...
Hoiana Casino Operations in Vietnam Acquired by Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook
The operations of the Hoiana casino have reportedly been taken over by Chow Tai Fook, one of the property's developers and owners, from a group previously run by jailed former Macau junket kingpin Alvin Chau....
Hard Rock Sportsbook Rebrands in Anticipation of Florida Relaunch
The Hard Rock Sportsbook is no more. But patrons need not fret, as the online sportsbook platform has simply undergone a rebranding. Hard Rock International, owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, announced...
California Lottery Players Keep Lucky Streak Alive, Win $1B Powerball Jackpot
California Lottery players continue to seemingly win the biggest jackpots. The trend continued Wednesday night when a ticket sold in the Golden State overcame Powerball's one in 292.2 million odds to win a more than...
Tribal Casinos Win Record $40.9B Off Gamblers in 2022 Fiscal Year
Tribal casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly $41 billion in the 2022 fiscal year that ended June 30. The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) said the $40.9 billion won by tribal casinos during...
Lottery Hysteria Returns as Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Total $1.7B
Lottery hysteria has returned to the United States as the two leading interstate lottery games, Powerball and Mega Millions, continue to roll over their jackpots. The last time a Mega Millions ticket matched the six...
Rory McIlroy The Open Championship Betting Favorite Following Scottish Open Victory
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is the odds-on favorite this week at The Open Championship. The 151st playing of The Open tees off Thursday at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. McIlroy, currently the second-ranked...
Mississippi’s Tunica Turns to Wind Energy to Propel Economy as Casinos Idle
Local officials in Mississippi's Tunica County are betting on a forthcoming wind energy farm to prop up the region's economy as casinos there continue to see their business climate change. Tunica is one of the...
Scientific Games Expands Licensing Deal With Warner Bros. for Lottery Games
Scientific Games announced Tuesday an extension and expansion of its licensing agreement with Warner Bros. that will continue to lend the movie studio's most iconic brands to the lottery manufacturer and operator. The current Scientific...
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Wins Record $5.5B Off Gamblers in Latest Fiscal Year
The Pennsylvania gaming industry has never been healthier. The state's 17 brick-and-mortar casinos, iGaming platforms, retail and online sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports operators, and video gaming terminal locations collectively won more than $5.5 billion during...
