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Pol Sex Scandals: Odds Say Florida Rep. Gaetz Likelier to Resign Than NY Gov. Cuomo
Political bettors say Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) is likelier to resign from his political position than is Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Both are engulfed in scandals regarding their alleged recent conduct. The New York Times broke the allegations this week...
UK Gambling Commission Pinpoints Three-Year Strategy to Improve Industry
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has laid out its three-year corporate strategy that is designed to improve oversight of the country's ever-expanding gaming industry. Formed in 2005 under the Gambling Act, the UKGC is responsible for the regulation of commercial gambling throughout...
Las Vegas Casinos Offering Employees COVID-19 Vaccines At Their Workplaces
Numerous Las Vegas casinos are offering their employees the opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccines while on the job. Las Vegas endured the most difficult year in 2020. The area, which relies greatly on tourism and large conventions, was one of the hardest-hit...
Richmond Casino Finalists Present Virginia Capital with Varying Windfalls
The three Richmond casino finalists are offering the Virginia capital city varying gratuities should they be selected as the winner of the lone gaming permit. The Bally's Corporation, Cordish Companies, and Urban One are the three contenders vying for the city's casino...
World Poker Tour Bidding War Ends in $105M Deal, Private Equity Beats Bally’s
The World Poker Tour (WPT) will be sold, pending regulatory approval, for $105 million. Allied Esports is the seller, and the buyer is Element Partners, LLC, a private equity firm based in Wayne, Pa. A high-stakes bidding war for the WPT quickly...
Ex-Encore Boston Harbor Worker Alleges Pregnancy Led To Discrimination, Firing
A former worker at Encore Boston Harbor alleges in a lawsuit that she was discriminated against by the casino after becoming pregnant. Ana Garcia-Risk says she was hired in May of 2019 by the Wynn Resorts property as a front-desk employee. She...
Meadowlands Racetrack to Bring Iconic SuperBook Brand to New Jersey
The Meadowlands Racetrack says its final online sports betting skin is likely to go to the SuperBook, the iconic sportsbook brand of the Westgate Las Vegas. Meadowlands owner Jeff Gural holds the rights to three online mobile sports betting skins, which are...
Macau Casinos Record Second Consecutive Revenue Gain, Gaming Win Totals $1.04B
The Macau gaming industry, the world's richest, posted its second consecutive monthly revenue gain in March. Casinos won MOP8.31 billion (US$1.04 billion), a 58 percent year-over-year increase. March 2020 was a favorable comparison. Travel to the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) was...
US Casino Operators Encouraged by March Business, Consumer Confidence Surges
Casino operators in the United States say business is unexpectedly strong, and their operations are beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels. Appearing on CNBC's "Power Lunch" this week, billionaire Tilman Fertitta revealed that he's been caught off-guard by how his restaurants and...
MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment Offering Vaccines for Their Las Vegas Casino Workers
MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, the two largest employers on the Las Vegas Strip, are offering their workers COVID-19 vaccines. Nevada expanded the eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine earlier this month to include all workers in the state's gaming industry. The Nevada...
