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Missouri Sports Betting Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of 2022 Legislative Session
Missouri lawmakers say it's long overdue to legalize and regulate sports betting, and they plan to do something about it when the General Assembly convenes in January for its 2022 session. At least four Republican Missouri legislators say they will introduce legislation...
Failed Richmond Casino Developer Considering Second Referendum Effort
The company behind the Richmond casino referendum that voters rejected last month is mulling a campaign to ask the question again to residents in the Virginia capital. Urban One, a national media conglomerate focused on Black America, partnered with casino operator Peninsula...
American Gaming Association Urges Feds to Go After Unregulated Gambling Machines
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is requesting the federal government to investigate and potentially prosecute companies that manufacture gambling machines that are specifically designed to skirt regulatory laws. Unregulated gambling machines have proliferated in convenience stores, restaurants and bars, and numerous other...
Slidell Casino Opponents Spew False Info, St. Tammany Parish Officials Claim
Voters in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish are deciding whether to authorize a single commercial casino development in Slidell on the Lakeshore Marina. Local government officials say opponents to the gaming project have included dishonest information in their recent campaigns. St. Tammany voters...
Evolution Gaming Named in Vietnam Bust of Alleged Illegal $3.8B Online Gambling Ring
Evolution Gaming, a subsidiary of Evolution AB in Sweden, was reportedly involved in a massive illegal online gambling ring in Vietnam that allegedly involved some $3.8 billion in revenue. Evolution Gaming is facing a regulatory complaint in New Jersey. That matter is...
MGM Resorts Pondering New Casino on Las Vegas Strip’s Southern End
MGM Resorts is increasingly optimistic regarding the future of the Las Vegas Strip's southern end. One of its top executives said this week that more developments in the area could be forthcoming. MGM Resorts, the operator of the most casinos on the...
Alvin Chau Officially Resigns as Suncity Boss, Analysts See End of Macau Junkets
Alvin Chau is officially no longer part of the Suncity Group, the VIP junket business in Macau that made him a billionaire. Chau was detained in Macau on various allegations of conducting illegal cross-border gaming operations throughout China. Just days later, the...
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....
