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Blackstone Considers Another Bid on Crown Resorts, Gets Research
Embattled Australian casino operator Crown Resorts is handing over confidential information regarding its player databases and other non-public information to Blackstone Group. That will allow the private equity giant to consider yet another bid for the gaming and hospitality group. Blackstone remains...
Dr. Oz Senate Odds Strong, TV Doc Betting Front-Runner in Pennsylvania
Mehmet Cengiz Öz, better known as Dr. Oz, announced this week his candidacy for Pennsylvania's forthcoming vacant US Senate seat. Political bettors like his chances. Dr. Oz became a household name many years ago when he began appearing as a medical expert...
Adele Caesars Palace Residency ‘Big Win’ for Las Vegas Strip Casino Giant
Adele's career is hotter than ever and this week, Caesars announced they'll get a slice. Adele and Caesars Entertainment this week delivered the biggest entertainment news out of Las Vegas in recent memory by announcing a Strip residency for the British megastar....
Wisconsin Sports Betting Begins at Oneida Casino in Green Bay
People in Wisconsin can finally gamble on sports legally after the first wager was placed this week at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay, adjacent to the city's international airport. The Oneida Nation reached a new Class III gaming compact in July...
Macau Casinos Win $844M in November, as Chinese Gaming Hub Remains in Chaos
Macau casinos combined to win MOP6.75 billion (US$844 million) off gamblers last month, a marginal 0.01 percent increase on November 2020, but 55 percent better than October. Macau's six licensed commercial casino operators experienced their best gaming month since July. However, their...
Nevada Casinos Eclipse $1B Again, Las Vegas Room Rates Higher
Nevada casinos continued their winning ways in October, as the state gaming industry surpassed $1 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for an eighth consecutive month. Statewide GGR totaled more than $1.22 billion, which represented a 48.5 percent surge on October 2020....
Alvin Chau Steps Down as Suncity Group CEO, as Stock Price Nearly Halved
Alvin Chau announced from jail yesterday that he is stepping down as CEO of Suncity Group Holdings Limited, the Macau-focused gaming promotion company that made him a billionaire. Chau is facing numerous criminal charges in Macau and Wenzhou city regarding his alleged...
US Online Sports Bettors and Casino Gamblers Will Soon Have ATM Options
Online sports bettors and casino gamblers will soon have quicker access to their money through a more expedited withdrawal process. PayNearMe, a leading iGaming and internet sports betting financial services firm, has announced a new partnership with Pin4. In early 2022, the...
Station Casinos, Red Rock Resort Ordered to Bargain with Culinary Union
Station Casinos and its Red Rock Casino Resort west of the Las Vegas Strip in Summerlin have been ordered to engage in labor negotiations with the leading casino workers' union in Nevada. A federal appeals court ruled last Friday that Red Rock...
Louisiana Supreme Court Orders Slidell Casino Ballot Question to Proceed
The Louisiana Supreme Court today delivered a major victory to casino developers seeking to build a $325 million resort on the Lakeshore Marina in Slidell. After weeks of uncertainty, the state's highest court ruled that voters in St. Tammany Parish can weigh...
