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Hard Rock International Partners With California Tribe on $600M Casino Resort Near Bakersfield
Hard Rock International and California's Tejon Indian Tribe have announced a partnership to build a $600 million casino resort outside Bakersfield. Recognized in 2012 by the US government, the project is conditioned on the Department of the Interior (DOI) taking 306 acres...
MGM Resorts’ Jim Murren Says Sands Hasn’t Been Loyal to Osaka, as Casino Giants Battle for License
MGM Resorts boss Jim Murren admits opening an integrated casino in Osaka by 2025 will be difficult, but he believes his company can get the job done in time for Japan's hosting of the World Expo. The casino CEO's comments came last...
Philippines Gaming Regulator Posts 11.4 Percent Revenue Growth January Through April
The Philippines gaming regulatory agency says its gross revenue has jumped more than 11 percent in the first four months of the year, with income totaling PHP25.09 billion ($482.5 million). PAGCOR, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp, is a state-run gaming regulator...
James Holzhauer Responds to ‘Jeopardy!’ Conspiracy Theories Following Loss
James Holzhauer's shocking loss on the Monday edition of Jeopardy! has only fueled more conspiracy theories regarding his historic win streak that spanned 32 shows. In the defense of those who felt something fishy was going on surrounding Holzhauer's incredible run, the...
Arkansas Gaming Expansion: Casino CEOs Hope to Win Over Pope County Officials, Locals
Several casino CEOs are working to win over locals in Pope County, Arkansas, as sentiment in the region remains largely opposed to permitting a gambling venue from coming to fruition. Five gaming companies submitted proposals to win licensure in Pope County –...
LAPD Raid Alleged Illegal Gambling Den in Los Angeles, More Than 35 Arrested
The LAPD used its SWAT unit last Friday to raid a business in downtown Los Angeles where illegal gambling, prostitution, and drug trafficking was allegedly occurring. Law enforcement authorities say at least 35 people were arrested in the sting. After one individual...
Macau Casino Revenue Grows Two Percent in May, But Analysts Express Trade War Fears
Casino revenue in Macau was up 1.8 percent last month, but gaming industry analysts are concerned over the ongoing US-China trade war and how it will ultimately impact the world's richest gaming hub. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled 26 billion patacas ($3.2...
NBA Finals Odds: Golden State Warriors Big Favorites After Tying Series
The NBA Finals are all square after two games, and Las Vegas oddsmakers feel the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors are the heavy favorites in what's become a best-of-five series against the Toronto Raptors. After trailing 59-54 at the half, the...
Family of Wisconsin Casino Shooter Who Died in Prison Awarded $6.75M
The family of the Wisconsin casino shooter who fired shots at gaming patrons in April 2016 and later died in a prison due to severe dehydration has been awarded a $6.75 million settlement package. The estate of Terrill Thomas, 38 when he...
Connecticut Tribes and Bridgeport Officials Discussing $350M Casino Resort
Connecticut's two tribes and officials in Bridgeport are in discussions to bring a $350 million integrated casino resort to the seaport city. The Connecticut Post broke the news that Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim (D), several state legislators, and tribal officials representing the...
