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Ukraine Casino Bill Passes First Reading, Online Gambling and Sports Betting Included
A Ukraine casino gambling bill that would allow internet betting has passed its first reading in Parliament, a monumental step for the Eastern European country. Bill 2285-D, legislation to allow regulated gambling in certain hotels and online, passed the 450-deputy unicameral parliament...
Mohegan Gaming Wins in Greece, Casino Operator Moving Forward With Resort at Former Athens Airport
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has won the initial right to build a casino resort at the shuttered Hellenikon International Airport in Athens, Greece. The gaming unit of the tribe, based in Connecticut, was awarded the lone license on Monday by the Hellenic...
Japan PM Shinzo Abe Presses Forward With Casino Resorts in National Diet Address
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe isn't surrendering his mission to greatly increase tourism to the country by way of authorizing three integrated casino resorts. The National Diet – Japan's version of the US Congress – began its 150-day 2020 legislative session on...
Patriots QB Tom Brady Spotted Hanging With Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was seen over the weekend in Sin City chatting with Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis at the Mayweather vs. Cerrone UFC fight. The public meeting naturally prompted speculation that the 42-year-old Brady, who is a...
Macau Casino Bosses Remain Optimistic About 2020 Despite Continued VIP Decline
Macau casino executives aren't overly concerned regarding the year ahead, as several expressed their opinions that 2020 will see gross gaming revenue (GGR) increase. Macau capped off 2019 in disastrous fashion, the six licensed casino operators reporting gaming win of $2.84 billion...
New Las Vegas Marketing Motto ‘Only Vegas’ Set for Reveal at Grammys, ‘What Happens Here’ Retired
Las Vegas tourism officials are ready to roll out their new marketing slogan that might put a slight twist on the iconic "What Happens Here, Stays Here" advertising motto. In early December, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) teased an...
Conor McGregor Underdog in Potential Khabib Nurmagomedov Rematch
Conor McGregor made quick work of Donald Cerrone in UFC 246, but would be an underdog in a potential rematch against current lightweight title holder Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor was a heavy favorite in Saturday night's contest. The Irishman closed at -335, a...
Help Wanted: Malta Gaming Industry Amid Job Crisis, Experienced Workers Needed
Malta, the self-proclaimed "iGaming Capital of the World," has hundreds of unfilled positions because of a lack of experienced talent in the small island country. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) published the results of an industry survey this week that came with...
Sports Bettors Want Losing Wagers to Cheating Houston Astros Refunded, One Book Obliges
The Houston Astros, or Houston Asterisks, as some are now calling them, has the baseball world in a state of chaos. The scandal has sports bettors who believe they were victimized by the team's cheating ways demanding their wagers back. MLB handed...
Pamunkey Indian Tribe Pitches Second Virginia Casino Resort, $350M Proposal Targets Richmond
As many as five Virginia casino licenses could be issued in 2020, and the state's Pamunkey Indian Tribe is vying for at least two of the gaming rights. The Native American group unveiled plans Friday for a $350 million casino resort south...
