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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Brits Oppose Mandatory Gambling Limits, Poll Says New Rules May Fuel Black Market
A new poll finds that a slim majority of British voters oppose allowing the UK government to impose gambling limits. YouGov, a market research and data analytics firm headquartered in London, was commissioned by the...
UK Oddsmakers Abnormally Mum on Royal Family Furor
Oddsmakers in the United Kingdom don't typically shy away from a good scandal. But when it comes to the allegations of racism and bullying levied at the royal family by Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan,...
Live! Casino Philadelphia Pressures Local Media Group to Change Logo
Live! Casino Philadelphia has successfully pressured a community media organization focused on hyperlocal news and events to change its logo. Chadds Ford Live was launched in 2009 to "provide an online news service and a...
Andrew Cuomo Odds Suggest Embattled New York Governor Will Remain in Office
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) is being called on to resign amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with female staffers. Political bettors believe he won't. At least five women have accused the 63-year-old governor of...
Former Casino Tycoon Steve Wynn Donates $50M to Hometown New York State Hospital
Billionaire Steve Wynn has given $50 million to a nonprofit healthcare system near his hometown in Central New York. In return, the Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica is renaming its new facility The Wynn...
