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Chinese Nationals Arrested in Philippines, Charged with Kidnapping Man Over Gambling Debt
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in the Philippines and charged with kidnapping a man over his alleged failure to pay up on his gambling debts. Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, director of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG), said suspects Jiang...
Band KISS to Build Biloxi Casino Resort on Site of Former Margaritaville Property
Legendary rockers KISS are partnering with a development group to build a $200 million casino resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. Nearly a year ago, Arizona-based gaming and hospitality firm RAM Group acquired the 10.1-acre site of the closed Margaritaville Casino Biloxi. The 68,000-square-foot...
Wind Creek Bethlehem Names Kathy McCracken GM, as Gaming Industry Shrinks Female Leadership Gap
Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania has appointed Kathy McCracken as the casino resort's next executive vice president and general manager following the departure of Brian Carr from the organization. Carr served as president and chief operating officer of the property when it...
Despite Recent Knee Injury, Brooks Koepka Favored at Honda Classic
Brooks Koepka has been golf's most dominant player in recent years. But after suffering a knee injury and undergoing a painful stem-cell injection, the 29-year-old admits he's "nowhere near 100 percent." Regardless, oddsmakers have him as the favorite this week at The...
British Columbia Labor Union Says Casino Workers Remain Exposed to Organized Crime Syndicates
British Columbia's largest labor union says its members who work inside casinos remain exposed to criminal syndicates that are attempting to launder money. Stephanie Smith, president of the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), told the commission investigating money laundering...
China Cancels Thousands of Citizen Passports for Those Working in Philippines POGO Centers
China has revoked thousands of its citizens' passports on grounds that they violated laws by traveling to work in the Philippines' online gaming industry. China is fed up with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) targeting its people with online gaming. It's estimated...
Dodgers World Series Favorites Following Yankees’ Luis Severino Surgery Announcement
The New York Yankees' World Series odds are lengthening following the news that starting pitcher Luis Severino will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2020 season. The Yanks have been the consensus betting favorite to win this year's World Series....
Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics in Jeopardy Because Of Coronavirus, But Odds Favor Games Staying on Schedule
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo could be cancelled because of the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. But odds, at least for now, favor the games remaining on schedule. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for July 24 at Olympic Stadium in the...
Democratic Debate Odds: Betting Favorite Sen. Bernie Sanders on Defensive
The debate odds for tonight's showdown in Charleston, South Carolina, predict that the Democratic Party's 2020 frontrunner Sen. Bernie Sanders will be on the defensive for much of the roughly two-hour affair. The senator from Vermont cemented his frontrunner status by winning...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Has No Plans to Expand Casino Operations Downstate
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) remains opposed to expanding gambling operations at the two downstate racinos – Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino. The two racinos, which are only permitted to offer video lottery terminals that resemble slot...
