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The Hill Top Lobbyists List Recognizes AGA President Bill Miller, VP Chris Cylke
The Hill has recognized American Gaming Association (AGA) President Bill Miller and Senior VP of Government Relations Chris Cylke as being two lobbyists who are on top of their games. The media outlet focuses on federal politics, policy, and international relations, and...
Live! Casino Group Partners With FanDuel for Sports Betting Operations
The parent company of the Live! Casino group is partnering with FanDuel to bring sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) to its gaming and entertainment properties across the country. The Cordish Companies, a commercial real estate and hospitality developer based in...
US Gains Momentum in Thrilling Presidents Cup, But Internationals Lead Heading Into Marathon Saturday
The 2019 Presidents Cup is behaving like a Ryder Cup: thrilling fist punches, dramatic late-match swings, and a bit of back-and-forth taunting between players and crowds. It's everything golf fans wanted, but few expected. With two days in the bag, the International...
New Jersey Sports Betting Smashes Monthly Handle Record, Oddsmakers Take $562M in Wagers
New Jersey sports betting operators reported record handle in November, oddsmakers saying they collectively took $562.6 million in wagers. The November sports betting handle easily eclipsed the state's previous all-time best mark of $487.9 million, which was set just in October. Of...
World Series of Poker Announces 2020 Main Event Date, No Plans to Relocate Tournament From Rio
World Series of Poker (WSOP) organizers are gifting players with a few key dates for their 2020 calendars, most notably getting cards in the air for the $10,000 Main Event on Wednesday, July 1. The most prestigious poker tournament on the planet,...
Michigan to Become 19th Sports Betting State, Legislature Approves Regulations, Online Gambling
With her signature, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) can make the Great Lake State the 19th in America to have approved legal regulations to govern sports betting. On Wednesday, the Michigan House of Representatives approved amendments from the Senate regarding House Bill...
International Team Takes Early Presidents Cup Lead, Tiger Woods Lone US Bright Spot
The International Team took a surprising 4-1 lead on the opening day of the 2019 Presidents Cup, with Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas delivering Team USA its only win in fourball. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas paired up in the first match...
Illinois Governor Remains Optimistic Regarding Chicago Casino Resort, Hopes Bill Will Pass in 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) admits there's been some hiccups in bringing the Chicago integrated casino resort closer to reality. But the first-year governor remains optimistic as 2020 and a new legislative year approaches. In late June, Pritzker signed the bipartisan "Rebuild...
Philippines Casinos and Online Gaming Industry Linked to 42 Kidnappings in 2019
Philippines casinos and the country's online gaming industry have been linked to at least 42 kidnappings this year alone, a Filipino law enforcement group reveals. The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group says 42 abduction cases have been filed. The incidents took place...
Las Vegas Convention Calendar Lands Oracle OpenWorld, Tech Event Could Help Fall Months
The Las Vegas convention calendar will include another major event next year, following the news that Oracle is relocating its annual OpenWorld from San Francisco to Sin City in 2020. Oracle said the soaring hotel room rates, and unsafe streets littered with...
