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COVID-19 Increase on Mainland Hurts Macau Gaming, Cancels Chinese New Year Bookings
A surge in COVID-19 cases on the mainland has hurt gaming revenue in Macau, just as the world's richest gaming enclave was starting to see recovery. Analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein reported yesterday that daily...
Maryland High Schools Could Soon Be Required to Teach Classes on Gambling
Legislation in Maryland has been introduced that would require all public high schools in the state to educate students on the potential harms of gambling. State Senator Bryan Simonaire (R-Anne Arundel) introduced the bill earlier...
Survey Says Americans Miss Conventions, Spark of Good News for Las Vegas
Conventions remain on hold in the US because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But a recent survey finds many Americans miss in-person business events. That's good news for Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...
Steve Wynn Lists Beverly Hills Mansion for $110M, as Billionaire Selloff Continues
Steve Wynn has listed his sprawling Beverly Hills estate for $110 million. It's the second mansion the billionaire has now on the market. Wynn purchased the home located in the 1200 block of Benedict Canyon...
Yokohama Publishes IR Timeline, Casino Winner to Be Selected This Summer
Yokohama is officially making a run for one of Japan's three commercial casino licenses. The city yesterday published its request-for-proposal (RFP) timeline. Casino groups can submit their proposals to the city government beginning February 5....
Massachusetts Curfews to End, Casinos Will Soon Resume 24/7 Operations
The three casinos in Massachusetts will be able to resume operations around the clock on Monday, Jan. 25. The curfew began in early Nov. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) is lifting the 9:30 pm curfew...
Massachusetts Tribal Casino Odds Improve Under President Biden Administration
A long-delayed tribal casino project in Massachusetts might have better odds of coming to realization under President Joe Biden's administration. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has been fighting for years for legal rights to build a...
Maryland Powerball Ticket Wins $731M Jackpot, Winner Might Never Be Known
A lucky Powerball player in Maryland is $731.1 million richer after winning last night's draw. But thanks to Maryland law, the winner can choose to stay anonymous. The winning numbers were 40-53-60-68-69, and the Powerball...
Jailed Illinois Man Files $10M Lawsuit Against Harrah’s Joliet for 2018 Casino Attack
A man in Illinois who has been in jail since March of 2018 has filed a $10 million "pro se civil" lawsuit against Harrah's Joliet Casino. He's also seeking an apology. Police arrested Darryl Allen,...
Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Becomes COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Live! Casino Hotel Maryland in Anne Arundel County has begun vaccinating eligible residents in the resort's events center. The Hanover casino property offered up its 75,000-square-foot convention space to the Anne Arundel County Department of...
