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Sorry Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Insiders Say Tom Brady Not Coming
The Las Vegas Raiders are considered longshots to land soon-to-be unrestricted free agent quarterback Tom Brady, as NFL insiders say the organization is happy with current starter Derek Carr. For the first time in his Hall of Fame career, the 42-year-old Brady...
Macau February Tourism Numbers Dismal, Enclave Still Essentially on Lockdown
Macau remains nearly on lockdown because of the ongoing novel COVID-19 coronavirus, and that's drastically cut visitor arrivals into the enclave. In response to an inquiry from GGRAsia, the online media outlet focused on the Asian gaming industry, the Macau Public Security...
Michigan Sports Betting Going Live Next Week, But Only at Detroit Casinos
Michigan sports betting will begin operations next week, but only the three brick-and-mortar casinos in Detroit will initially be taking wagers. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Friday that beginning March 11 at 1 p.m. ET, land-based sportsbooks at MGM Grand...
Horseshoe Baltimore Struggles Continue, Lone Maryland Casino in Red Last Month
Horseshoe Baltimore, the Caesars Entertainment casino near the NFL Ravens' M&T Bank Stadium, continues to struggle. Maryland's six casinos performed well last month, all but the Horseshoe recording year-over-year gross gaming revenue (GGR) gains. Casino win totaled $151.3 million, a 10.6 percent...
NagaCorp Remains Committed to $300M Casino in Remote Vladivostok Russia
Chen Lip Keong, the billionaire founder of NagaCorp, a Hong Kong-listed gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates Cambodia's NagaWorld integrated casino resort, is staying the course with plans to build in Russia's Vladivostok. Markets around the world are tumbling due...
Coronavirus Invades Nevada, First Confirmed Case in Las Vegas Area
The novel COVID-19 coronavirus that has infected more than 93,00 people globally – the vast majority in China – has made its way to the Las Vegas Valley. The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) confirmed today that a man in his 50s...
Odds Long Seminoles and Florida Resolve Gaming Compact Before 2020 Session Ends
The Seminole Tribe in Florida, one of the most powerful Native American groups in the country, isn't expected to resolve its long-running gaming compact dispute with its home state before the legislature is scheduled to adjourn later this month. In May 2019,...
Maryland Sports Betting Bill Progresses, Voters Could Decide Fate in November
Maryland sports betting Senate Bill 4 is moving to the state's upper chamber floor after receiving unanimous approval in committee. Introduced by Sen. Craig Zucker (D-Montgomery), the legislation seeks to allow the state's three horse racetracks, six casinos, and potentially the NFL...
Arnold Palmer Odds: Rory McIlroy in League of His Own, Defending Champ Molinari Searching for Game
If the odds are correct, Rory McIlroy is the man to beat at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. But, then again, favorites this year in golf haven't exactly been the best bets. Of the 10 completed events on the PGA Tour this...
Freehold Raceway Seeking Sports Betting License, New Jersey Track Owned by Pennsylvania Casino Operators
Freehold Raceway parent owners Penn National Gaming and Greenwood Racing – both casino operators that are headquartered in Pennsylvania – are moving forward with plans to incorporate a sportsbook into the historic New Jersey venue. The Freehold Borough Council unanimously approved a...