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Japan Casino Regulations Might Resemble Nevada’s, the Gaming Industry Gold Standard
The three forthcoming Japan casino integrated resorts (IR) could be governed in the country by gaming regulations that closely resemble those found in Nevada. Nevada's regulatory environment that oversees the richest casino state in America...
President Donald Trump Claims ‘Very Good Talk’ With China President Xi Jinping During Macau Anniversary
US President Donald Trump said he had a "very good talk" with China's President Xi Jinping while the People's Republic leader was in Macau last week for the casino hub's 20th anniversary celebration. Macau has...
Nevada Security Officials Release Troubling Information Regarding Casino Emergency Response Plans
Nevada security officials have issued several releases and comments to a local media outlet that paints a concerning picture regarding the state's emergency response readiness when it comes to casino resorts. The Las Vegas Review-Journal,...
Nebraska Tribe Bankrolling Ballot Referendum Initiative to Legalize Racetrack Casinos
A Nebraska tribe is singlehandedly funding a political committee that is working to place a ballot referendum question before voters next fall that would legalize casinos at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. The Winnebago...
Gambler Claims Resorts World New York City Falsely Accused Him of Damaging Slot Machines
Resorts World New York City has been named in a lawsuit for allegedly accusing a gambler of damaging slot machines, a claim the plaintiff says is unfounded. Filed in the Bronx Supreme Court, Bronx resident...
Las Vegas Ready for Increase in Holiday Travel Now Through New Year’s Holiday
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says the city will be packed with out-of-towners now through the New Year's holiday. Christmas is this week, and the tourism group says 260,000 visitors will arrive...
Busted: Illegal Gambling Rings Uncovered in NYC, Ohio, Canada
It wasn't a good week to be involved with an illegal gambling ring, as law enforcement agencies in New York City, Ohio, and Canada all seized alleged underground gambling networks in three unrelated cases. In...
China President Xi Jinping Praises Macau During 20th Anniversary, Criticizes Hong Kong
China President Xi Jinping praised Macau for its economic prosperity and sovereign stability during the region's 20th anniversary of being returned from Portugal to the People's Republic. On December 20, 1999, Portugal handed Macau back...
Michigan Becomes 20th State to Pass Sports Betting Regulations
With Governor Gretchen Whitmer's (D) signature, Michigan becomes the 20th state in the US to pass laws to govern sports betting. Whitmer signed House Bill 4916 – the Lawful Sports Betting Act – which grants...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Moves Forward With Third Full-Scale Commercial Casino Consideration
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) isn't ready to fold on the final full-scale commercial casino license it could potentially issue for the southeastern part of the state. During Thursday's meeting, commissioners directed its staff to...
