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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Crown Resorts Inquiry: Casino Operator Authorized Wire Transfer to Drug Trafficker
Crown Resorts remains under investigation in New South Wales (NSW) regarding its suitability to hold a casino license in the state. Damaging revelations regarding the company's facilitating of a wire transfer to a known drug...
UNLV Hospitality, Law Schools Receive $9M Donation from San Manuel Indians for Tribal Gaming Studies
The UNLV hospitality and law schools have received a $9 million donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to further education in the areas of tribal gaming operations and law. The university says...
Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Race Revs Up Las Vegas Economy, Generates $166M Impact
The Pennzoil 400 NASCAR race held this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway generates a substantial impact on the local economy. Research from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reveals last year's...
Nevada Caucus: Odds Strongly Favor Sen. Bernie Sanders, Russia Reportedly Again Meddling
The Nevada caucuses are held today at polling centers across the state, and political bettors are predicting that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders easily wins the majority of the 23 Democratic delegates up for grabs. On...
Pennsylvania Gaming Regulators Say Skill-Based Machines Are Illegal, Petition to Join Lawsuit
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is seeking to join a lawsuit against a skill-based gaming company that manufacturers what the agency believes are illegal gambling devices. Attorneys representing Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, the parent...
