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Thailand Opposition Party Requests Government Fold on Casino Push
Government opposition in Thailand wants the casino bill canned Government continues to consider the authorization of casino resorts Bangkok would be designated for two of the five casinos Opposition parties in Thailand are calling on the government to ditch its plans to...
Joey Chestnut is Top Dog for Nathan’s July 4 Contest, Odds Unappetizing
No surprise here: Joey Chestnut is the betting favorite for the July 4 Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest Chestnut sat out last year's event due to a conflict of interest Chestnut's numbers have declined in recent years There has been no...
Dog Left in Hot Vehicle Outside Pennsylvania Casino Dies, Owner Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty
A Pennsylvania man is facing felony charges after leaving his dog unattended outside a casino The tragic incident occurred outside Parx Casino near Philadelphia Pennsylvania gaming regulators continue to stress that children cannot be left in unattended vehicles A man has been...
First Casino Ever Built by Steve Wynn Up for Sale Once Again in Atlantic City
The shuttered Atlantic Club in Atlantic City is for sale The Atlantic Club opened as the Golden Nugget on Dec. 12, 1980 The casino has sat closed and vacant since January 2014 The first from-the-ground-up casino resort ever built by Steve Wynn...
Thailand Casino Bill Odds Lengthen Following PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Suspension
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended Shinawatra's suspension comes after a call with a Cambodian official was leaked Shinawatra is supportive of legalizing casino resorts Thailand's effort to bring integrated resort casinos to the country lengthened considerably this week after...
New Zealand Legalizing Online Casinos to Minimize Unregulated iGaming Harms
New Zealand is legalizing online casinos Government officials want to curb offshore, unregulated gambling The country's iGaming bill would allow for 15 platforms New Zealand is preparing to legalize and regulate online casino gambling to rid the unregulated offshore gambling industry that...
Las Vegas July 4 Room Rates Remain Affordable, as Demand Down in 2025
Las Vegas casino hotel rooms remain cheap for July 4 Demand for Southern Nevada has eased in recent months Caesars Palace hosts the July 4 fireworks show in Las Vegas If you're considering a last-minute trip to Las Vegas to spend the...
New Hampshire’s New Casino Industry Goes Into Effect With Slot-Like VLTs
New Hampshire casinos can now offer video lottery terminals VLTs are slot-like machines New Hampshire casinos primarily benefit charities and nonprofit organizations As of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the 14 casinos in New Hampshire have the privilege to swap out their historical...
From Jay-Z and Nas to Al Sharpton and Donald Trump, NYC Casino Bids Have Many Celebrity Attachments
Several casino bids for New York City have celebrities attached Jay-Z and Rev. Al Sharpton are supporting Caesars Palace Times Square Nas is backing Resorts World New York City in Queens There are eight bids for the available downstate New York casino...
Macau Casino Comeback Continues, as Gaming Revenue Climbs 19 Percent in June
Macau casinos enjoyed another strong gaming month June marked the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gaming growth The premium mass market is reportedly fueling the comeback Macau casino revenue continues to inch closer to pre-pandemic levels, with June marking the region's fifth...