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Las Vegas Sands Hires Top Law Firm in Singapore to Review Employee Transfers
Las Vegas Sands has hired a leading law firm in Singapore to review employee transfers made on behalf of VIP customers at its integrated casino resort Marina Bay Sands (MBS). Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd....
Japan PM Yoshihide Suga Retains Key Cabinet Official Linked to Integrated Resorts
The new Prime Minister of Japan -- Yoshihide Suga -- is retaining a key cabinet official from his predecessor that is closely linked to the legalization of integrated resorts (IR). Suga was officially named on...
DraftKings, FanDuel Spending Big Bucks to Sway Maryland Voters to Back Sports Betting
Rivals DraftKings and FanDuel are uniting to convince Maryland voters to back a ballot referendum to legalize sports betting on Nov. 3. In November, Marylanders will decide whether sports betting should be legal in the...
Macau Casinos Report Strong Bookings for Golden Week, Five Hotels Say, ‘No Vacancy’
Macau casinos are in desperate need of guests, and they'll soon receive an influx of visitors with the annual Golden Week holiday. China's State Council has designated October 1-8 as the official holiday period, and...
5Dimes Widow Speaks Out, Sportsbook Customers Enraged
The widow of 5Dimes founder William Sean Creighton, aka "5Dimes Tony," is speaking out on the future of the offshore sportsbook. But current customers are voicing their anger for how the company is ceasing business...
Detroit Casinos Win $69M in First Month Back, Revenue Down 42 Percent
The three Detroit casinos collectively won $69.3 million in August, their first month back in operation following their state-ordered shutdowns that lasted four and a half months. MotorCity and Greektown reopened August 5 -- the...
Democratic Nominee Joe Biden Outraises President Donald Trump in August
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden raised a record $364.5 million in August, roughly $154 million more than President Donald Trump's campaign. Combined, the two 2020 contenders received more than $574 million to support their efforts....
National Finals Rodeo Bucks Las Vegas, Moving to Texas for 2020 Championship
The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is moving to Arlington, Texas, for its 2020 championship, the first time it will be held outside Las Vegas since 1985. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) continues to maintain emergency...
President Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize Odds Shorten Following Nomination
Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize odds have greatly shortened after the US president was nominated for the distinguished award by a member of the Norwegian Parliament. Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the populist Progress Party...
Casinos Faring Surprisingly Well Operating in Reduced Capacities
Casinos in numerous states are reporting unexpectedly strong gross gaming revenue (GGR), despite only operating at 50 percent or less capacities. Ohio and Maryland are the two latest states to post surprising casino numbers. In...
