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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...
Norfolk Casino Opposition Finds New Avenue to Block Tribal Gaming Resort in Virginia
Opponents to a proposed Norfolk casino have developed a new avenue to potentially block the $700 million tribal gaming project after they failed to obtain the minimum required signatures to force a public referendum vote. The "Say No to the Norfolk Casino"...
September Record for Nevada Casinos, Gaming Revenue Eclipses $1B
Nevada casinos reported a record September, as the 447 gaming floors across the state kept more than $1 billion of their customers' betting money. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled $1.059 billion, the state's all-time best mark for the month of September. The...
Historic World Series Game 7 Odds Favor Washington Nationals Over Home Team Houston
It all comes down to this: Game 7 of the 2019 World Series has the home team Houston Astros underdogs against the visiting Washington Nationals. The away team has certainly made themselves at home in each of the first six games. For...