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Philippines Casinos and Online Gaming Industry Linked to 42 Kidnappings in 2019
Philippines casinos and the country's online gaming industry have been linked to at least 42 kidnappings this year alone, a Filipino law enforcement group reveals. The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group says 42 abduction cases...
Las Vegas Convention Calendar Lands Oracle OpenWorld, Tech Event Could Help Fall Months
The Las Vegas convention calendar will include another major event next year, following the news that Oracle is relocating its annual OpenWorld from San Francisco to Sin City in 2020. Oracle said the soaring hotel...
2019 Presidents Cup Heavily Favors US Team, Tiger Woods in Opening Match
The 2019 Presidents Cup tees off within hours in Victoria, Australia, and captain Tiger Woods's US Team is the heavy odds-on favorite against captain Ernie Els's International squad. FanDuel has the outright line at USA...
Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Would Allocate Royalties for Pro Leagues
Two Missouri sports betting bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2020 legislative session, and both measures include royalties for professional leagues. So-called "integrity fees," a slim percentage of the gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated...
Steve Wynn Lawyers Argue Billionaire Has No Gaming License to ‘Surrender,’ Nevada Regulators Have Nothing to ‘Revoke’
Attorneys representing Steve Wynn are adding on to their opinion that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has no jurisdiction to penalize their client, as the billionaire is no longer involved in any capacity of...
Atlantic City Council Joins Mayor Marty Small in Seeking Sports Betting Tax Cut
The Atlantic City Council is joining Mayor Marty Small (D) in seeking a cut of the tax revenue generated from sports betting at land-based casinos and their online sportsbook partners. During its final scheduled meeting...
AGA Issues New ‘Best Practices’ to Impede Money Laundering Inside Casinos
The AGA (American Gaming Association), the preeminent lobbying group working on behalf of the gaming industry, has issued new guidelines that are geared towards further safeguarding against money laundering being facilitated inside casinos. Casinos in...
Boracay Casino Developer Abandons $550M Plans, Dissolves Partnership With Galaxy Entertainment
The $550 million Boracay casino project proposed by Leisure & Resorts World Corp. (LRWC) and partner Galaxy Entertainment is being abandoned after months of uncertainty from federal officials in the Philippines. LRWC board interim chairman...
New Year’s Six Bowls Breakdown, Florida Biggest Sports Betting Favorite
The four New Year's Six non-college football playoff (CFP) games offer exciting matchups and intriguing sports betting opportunities. The two College Football Playoff National Championship semifinals will be contested December 28 between No. 1 LSU...
Underdog No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers Look to Buck No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in Big Ten Championship
The No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers (10-2) will look to upset No. 1 Ohio State (12-0) in the Big Ten Championship tonight in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. Oddsmakers taking action on the title game aren't...
