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Democratic Establishment Concerned with Sanders Securing Party Ticket, Unite Behind Biden
The Democratic Party apparently is uniting behind former VP Joe Biden. That's as the establishment is becoming increasingly worried regarding Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders potentially securing its nomination to challenge President Donald Trump in November. Following Biden's win on Saturday in South...
Hilton Kyiv in Ukraine Announces Casino Development Plans in Hopes of Country Legalizing Gambling
Hilton Kyiv in Ukraine is moving forward with plans to construct two casinos inside its hotel property in the capital of the Eastern European country. Gambling in Ukraine was banned in 2009, but the country's legislature is inching closer towards legalizing casinos....
Canada Sports Betting Bill Introduced in House of Commons, Comes in Response to US Gaming Expansion
A Canada sports betting bill has been introduced in the House of Commons that would expand gambling to allow betting on single-game sporting outcomes. Bill C-218 from Member of Parliament Kevin Waugh (Saskatoon-Grasswood) is an act to amend the Criminal Code. The...
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Appeals to President Donald Trump for Homeland Recognition
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts is appealing to President Donald Trump for help in recognizing its claimed homeland in Taunton. Last week, a three-judge panel in the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston upheld a 2016 decision by Judge...
Outgoing MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Overpaid Executives List, Salary 355x Average Worker
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren is overpaid. That's according to As You Sow, a nonprofit that works to promote shareholder advocacy in publicly traded companies. This week, As You Sow released its sixth annual list of "The 100 Most Overpaid CEOs," and...
Las Vegas Strip Begins New Decade Strong, But February Bleak Due to Global Virus
The Las Vegas Strip kicked off the new year in style, as casino win surged 7.5 percent to more than $572.1 million. The Strip was fueled by a strong monthly showing on baccarat tables, which won nearly $110 million for the 51...
Caesars Entertainment Jacks Up Resort Fees After Reporting $1.2B Loss in 2019
Caesars Entertainment is further increasing resort fees at four of its Las Vegas Strip casinos. The fees dreaded by customers will see higher rates at The Linq, Harrah's, Flamingo, and Bally's. All four resorts are upping the nightly add-on by $2 from...
Crown Resorts Suitability Inquiry Suspended Due to Pending Court Appeal
The Crown Resorts inquiry in New South Wales to determine whether the casino operator is suitable to hold a gaming license in the state has been suspended amid an ongoing court appeal. The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) continued its...
Tom Brady Rumored to Be Leaving Pats, Odds Shorten on Las Vegas Raiders Landing 6x Super Bowl Champ
Tom Brady met with several teams this week, including the Las Vegas Raiders, and NFL insiders claim the six-time Super Bowl champ is ready to leave New England. The 42-year-old can officially begin negotiating with teams on March 17 once he formally...
UFC President Dana White Donates $1M to Trump Campaign, Fertittas Supporting GOP House Effort
UFC President Dana White is heavily supporting President Donald Trump's reelection campaign. Newly released election finance records show the mixed martial arts promoter donated $1 million to "America First Action" in November. America First Action is a super political action committee (Super...
