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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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pennsylvania Casinos Behind Statewide Effort to Ban Skill Gaming Machines
Pennsylvania casinos are behind a statewide effort to convince local municipalities to pass ordinances banning controversial skill-based gaming machines. The Eckert Seamans law firm has been hired by Parx Casino near Philadelphia to send out...
Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen Says Atlantic City in Worse Shape Today Than 2017
The chief executive of Hard Rock International, one of the largest casino operators in the world, says Atlantic City isn't improving and is actually only getting worse. Jim Allen, a gaming industry veteran with more...
Connecticut and Massachusetts Casinos Struggle in December, MGM Springfield Posts Worst Month Ever
Connecticut and Massachusetts casinos struggled last month, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) declined at each of the tribal and commercial gaming properties. In Connecticut, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun both reported reduced win from their slot...
Casino to the Rescue? Des Moines Airport Mulling Gaming Resort to Fund New Terminal
Des Moines International Airport could one day be the location of a resort featuring a hotel, wedding and convention facilities, and casino. On Monday, the Des Moines Airport Authority received a proposal from Iowan businesses...
