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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Not Going Anywhere, Political Bettors Say
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is facing yet another allegation of sexual misconduct, prompting more calls for his resignation. But political bettors say the embattled Democrat won't go anytime soon. Six women have now brought allegations against the 63-year-old governor, claiming...
Louisiana Casino Developers Behind $250M Resort Try to Woo Over Locals
Developers of a proposed $250 million casino resort in St. Tammany Parish near New Orleans met with area locals this week to gauge their support. The goal is to try to win over those who aren't too keen on gambling. Peninsula Pacific...
China’s National People’s Congress Backs IVS E-Visa Resumption, Key To Macau
China's National People's Congress has voiced its support for the resumption of e-visa applications for the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS). Macau's near-term economic recovery greatly relies on the travel program's restart. Macau's multibillion-dollar casino resorts are responsible for the Chinese Special Administrative...
Imperial Palace Casino Appointed Receiver by US District Court in Saipan
The holdings company of the Imperial Palace casino resort in Saipan has been appointed as a receiver by a US district court. The United States District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands has assigned Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the parent organization of...
Macau Optimistic Regarding China’s ‘International Travel Heath Certificate’
Tourism officials in Macau are optimistic regarding China forming a health passport program to allow mainland residents who have been vaccinated to travel internationally. The People's Republic of China recently announced the creation of an "international travel health certificate." The program permits...
Idaho Lottery Ending Powerball Membership, Cites Foreign Participation
The Idaho Lottery is leaving Powerball after participating for nearly 30 years. State officials explained that the game's plans to expand internationally prompted its exit. Powerball is currently played in 45 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. But in...
Las Vegas Strip to Run on Dunkin’, as Donut Company Joins Chains on Casino Drag
Dunkin', formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts, is taking not one, but two bites out of the Las Vegas Strip. The multinational coffee and donut company announced this week that it will build two Dunkin' locations in the heart of the US gaming...
Chicago Casino Bidding Begins in April, City Hopes for Major Las Vegas Players
The City of Chicago plans to open what's expected to be a bidding war for its lone integrated resort (IR) casino license early next month. Chicago officials revealed this week that they expect the request for proposal (RFP) period to begin in...
Former Tribal Casino Supervisor in Minnesota Pleads Guilty to $300K Embezzlement
A former tribal casino supervisor has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from her employer during a nearly seven-year span. Jennifer Lynn Boutto, 32, of Orr, Minnesota, admitted her guilt yesterday in Minnesota's US District Court. Boutto said while working at...
Maryland Casino Capacity Restrictions Lifted, as Gaming Industry Struggles Continue
Maryland casinos will no longer be subject to capacity limits beginning Friday, March 12, at 5 pm ET. Citing a decrease in the number of cases and hospitalizations and the ongoing distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced yesterday...
