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Patriots Unbeaten Run Ends in Baltimore, Ravens Top New England in Potential Playoff Preview
The New England Patriots suffered their first loss of the year Sunday night in Baltimore, as the Ravens – led by another dazzling performance from QB Lamar Jackson – managed to take down the defending champs. The Pats' seemingly unbreakable defense broke...
Japan Home to Most Legal Gaming Machines in the World, as Country Inches Closer to Commercial Casinos
Japan is home to more legal gaming machines than any other country in the world, and its total number of betting positions will only increase with its three forthcoming commercial casino integrated resorts. Gambling is still illegal in Japan, so how is...
New England Patriots Take Show on Road to Baltimore, Look to Remain Undefeated
The New England Patriots (8-0) have been perfect this year, but face a difficult test tonight in Baltimore against the 5-2 Ravens. At the midway point of the regular season, Tom Brady and company have run the table. But their schedule becomes...
Philadelphia Eagles and Unibet Announce Multiyear Partnership for Lincoln Financial Field
The Philadelphia Eagles and Unibet have announced a multiyear partnership that will allow the online gaming operator to prominently display its brand at the NFL team's Lincoln Financial Field. As part of the deal, Unibet will be permitted to place its branding...
Macau Casino Revenue Declines Again, October Kills Golden Goose
Macau casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) was in the red for a sixth month in 2019, as October's haul came in at $3.28 billion – a 3.2 percent year-over-year decline. October kicked off with the all-important annual Golden Week holiday, and while...
China Suggests Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping Sign Trade Deal in Macau
Chinese officials have suggested that US President Donald Trump and People's Republic President Xi Jinping meet in Macau to further their trade talks and potentially sign an interim deal. There is plenty of reason for China wishing to meet in the world's...
President Donald Trump Impeachment Odds Hit New Highs, as House Approves Inquiry Rules
President Donald Trump's impeachment odds are shortening after the House of Representatives passed ground rules that will govern the probe into the commander-in-chief's alleged wrongdoings. The tally in the lower chamber was 232-196, with zero Republicans backing the rules package. Just two...
Golden State Warriors Odds Lengthen to 200/1 Following Steph Curry Broken Hand
For the Golden State Warriors, things just keep getting worse. Franchise superstar Steph Curry went down with a broken left hand in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns at their new Chase Center home in San Francisco. Warriors...
2020 World Series Odds Favor Houston Astros, Champion Washington Nationals Longer
The 2019 World Series was won by the Washington Nationals in historic fashion. But the champs don't have the shortest odds for next year's Fall Classic. Yes, oddsmakers are already looking to next October and taking bets on which team will win...
Melco Resorts Announces Two Japan Non-Gaming Hotels, But Remains Committed to Casino IR
Melco Resorts says it will invest JPY 27 billion ($250 million) to build two non-gaming properties in Japan – a hot spring resort in Hakone, near Tokyo, and a ski resort in Nagano. Melco is one of the frontrunners to win one...