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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Says State Must Rework Tribal Gaming Compacts, Native American Leaders Fire Back
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) says the state's present gaming compacts with the numerous tribes that operate around 130 casinos need to be reworked in order to require the Native American groups to share more revenue. In a Tulsa World op-ed that...
The 13 Macau Says Hotel Property Lost $600M in Valued Assets in Latest Fiscal Year
The 13, a $1.6 billion resort located in the southern section of Macau that was designed with an ultra-VIP casino in mind but remains a non-gaming property, is bleeding money. The parent company is warning shareholders to prepare for the worst. In...
Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Auction Planned for September, as State Wants Even More Gaming
Another Pennsylvania satellite casino auction has been announced by state gaming regulators. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted in favor Wednesday of recommencing the Category 4 satellite casino auction process. Bids will be accepted on Sept. 4 at 10 am ET...
MGM Resorts Considering Higher Resort Fees, Marriott Faces Lawsuit Over Price Deception
MGM Resorts is rumored to be considering increasing its resort fees at three Las Vegas casinos. It comes as Marriott International faces a lawsuit in the District of Columbia over alleged deceptive pricing. Marc of EDGe Vegas broke the MGM rumors on...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Introduces Gambling Disorder Bill to Help Military Service Members Dealing With Addiction
US Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is again introducing federal legislation to help active-duty military members who might be struggling with a gambling disorder. The Gambling Addiction Prevention Act of 2019 would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop programs to aid...
Woman Allegedly Stabbed Her Husband to Death Over Illegal Gambling Ring in Massachusetts Home
An illegal gambling operation ran out of a home in Quincy, Mass., was allegedly the motive for a stabbing that led to the death of one man. Police say 46-year-old Huixian Liu stabbed her husband, 55-year-old Biqiang He, in a house in...
Macau Casinos Forecasted to Near 100 Percent Occupancy Rates, as Mass Market Numbers Continue Growth
Glitzy Macau casinos rarely have trouble keeping their hotel rooms occupied, and enclave officials are predicting that this summer will be an especially busy period. The mass market continues to drive the enclave's gaming rebound, as much focus has been given on...
Casino Union Members Authorize Strike at Eldorado Resorts Property in Florida
Members of a casino union in Florida have voted to authorize a strike at the Isle Casino Pompano, which is owned by Eldorado Resorts. Unite Here Local 355, an affiliate of the nationwide Unite Here labor union that represents workers in the...
MLB Star Justin Verlander Questions Game Integrity, Says League Juicing Balls for More Offense
MLB superstar pitcher Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros didn't hold back in criticizing league officials for what he believes is their implementation of juiced baseballs in order to spur more offense. It's a startling allegation from one of the game's highest...
125/1 Golfer Wins PGA Tour 3M Open, 20-Year-Old Matthew Wolff Fends Off Bryson DeChambeau
The PGA Tour has a new winner, and his name is Matthew Wolff, a 20-year-old who fended off a Sunday charge from Bryson DeChambeau in stylish fashion at the 3M Open. Just moments after DeChambeau made an eagle on the 18th to...
