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Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen Says Atlantic City in Worse Shape Today Than 2017
The chief executive of Hard Rock International, one of the largest casino operators in the world, says Atlantic City isn't improving and is actually only getting worse. Jim Allen, a gaming industry veteran with more than 40 years in the business, believes...
Connecticut and Massachusetts Casinos Struggle in December, MGM Springfield Posts Worst Month Ever
Connecticut and Massachusetts casinos struggled last month, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) declined at each of the tribal and commercial gaming properties. In Connecticut, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun both reported reduced win from their slot operations. Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan...
Casino to the Rescue? Des Moines Airport Mulling Gaming Resort to Fund New Terminal
Des Moines International Airport could one day be the location of a resort featuring a hotel, wedding and convention facilities, and casino. On Monday, the Des Moines Airport Authority received a proposal from Iowan businesses to construct a $225 million casino resort...
Conor McGregor Wants Floyd Mayweather Boxing Rematch, Says ‘Going to Happen’
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon this weekend in Las Vegas. But the MMA star is already looking to his next fight, and it's a boxing rematch with Floyd Mayweather that he desires. The Notorious spoke this week on Ariel Helwani's MMA...
Norfolk Casino Resort Moving Forward, Tribe and City Council Sign Agreements
The Norfolk casino resort proposal from the state's Pamunkey Indian Tribe is moving forward after the Native American group signed land and gaming agreements with the city council. The land agreement allows the tribe to purchase 13.4 acres of vacant property on...
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Rejects OJ Simpson Legal Claim His Reputation Was Tarnished By Casino Resort
OJ Simpson is suing The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on grounds that the casino's banning him in November of 2017 damaged his reputation. The Strip resort says that's a bunch of nonsense. In recent court filings, attorneys for The Cosmopolitan say it...
Houston Astros Cheating Scandal Questions Game Integrity
The Houston Astros are guilty. The 2017 World Series champions are in crisis mode following the league handing down a maximum $5 million fine for the team's sign-stealing scheme that ran between 2017 and the 2018 seasons. Along with the $5 million...
President Donald Trump, Michael Bloomberg Spend $10M Each on Super Bowl Ads, Odds Favor 2020 Republican
President Donald Trump and 2020 Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg are each paying $10 million to run a 60-second political campaign spot during the upcoming Super Bowl 54 on February 2. Online political betting exchange PredictIt has Bloomberg's shares of securing the Democratic...
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Machines Continue Spreading and Causing Controversy
Pennsylvania skill gaming machines continue to spread across the Commonwealth, but their legality is once again being challenged in court. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court is scheduled to begin further considering whether the skill-based gaming terminals constitute illegal gambling devices. Manufacturers...
College Football Playoff National Championship Has Oddsmakers Cheering Clemson, LSU Favored By Five
Tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship between No. 1 LSU and No. 3 Clemson will have most oddsmakers cheering on the Tigers of South Carolina, as the money is on the favored Tigers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Both teams are 14-0, and...
