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Connecticut Tribes Dismiss Bridgeport Casino Pitch From Governor, Committed to East Windsor Satellite
The two Connecticut tribes have rejected a gaming expansion proposal from Governor Ned Lamont (D) that would have allowed them to construct an integrated casino resort in Bridgeport, obtain sports betting rights, and potentially acquire the XL Center arena in the capital...
Gaming Industry Stocks Crash on Worsening Trade War Conflict Between US and China, Yuan Devaluation
The gaming industry wasn't immune from stock market crashes felt around the world Monday, as trade war tensions escalated between the United States and China. President Donald Trump called China dropping the value of its yuan to its lowest level in more...
New England Patriots Extend Tom Brady Contract as Super Bowl Favorites Seek to Continue Dynasty
Tom Brady has won six Super Bowls, been named Super Bowl MVP four times, NFL MVP three times, and has been a Pro Bowl selection 14 times. However, the future Hall of Famerr isn't done yet. The New England Patriots and Brady...
Las Vegas Tourism Indicators Reveal Strong Economic Position Midway Through 2019
Several key Las Vegas tourism indicators show that the city's economy is performing well at the halfway point of the year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released its June executive summary showing that visitor volume was up 1.2 percent...
2020 Election Odds: Gun Control Becomes Major Issue Following Mass Shootings, President Trump Blames Media
The issue of gun control in America is once again a major political talking point following two mass shootings in less than 24 hours. How President Donald Trump and the 2020 Democratic contenders vying for the White House respond to the crisis...
Pennsylvania Lottery Enjoys Record Revenue, Sales Top $4.5B in Latest Fiscal Year
The Pennsylvania Lottery sold more than $4.5 billion worth of tickets in its latest fiscal year, and that led to a net benefit of $1.14 billion for senior programs. The Pennsylvania Lottery says its 2018-19 ticket sales and profit both set all-time...
PGA Tour Players Concerned Legal Sports Betting Will Turn Respectful Crowds Rowdy
PGA Tour players are voicing worries that the spread of legal sports betting in the US will turn its typically polite patrons into rowdy and boisterous fans, not unlike those at NFL football games. During last week's WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, a...
Japan Casino Administration Committee Powers Unveiled, Regulatory Nominees Coming Soon
The Japan Casino Administration Committee will be the primary regulatory agency for the federal government's forthcoming commercial gaming industry, and details on what specific responsibilities the group will be tasked with are emerging. Inside Asian Gaming says the four-member committee will be...
MGM Resorts Raises Daily Resort Fees to $45 at Bellagio, Aria, Vdara
MGM Resorts is again raising the cost of a Las Vegas Strip hotel room by further elevating its resort fees, those pesky add-on charges that aren't initially advertised during the booking process. As of August 1, resort fees at the Bellagio, Aria,...
Moulin Rouge Developer Says $1.6B Project Still Happening Despite Missing Land Purchase Deadline
Developers of the $1.6 billion Moulin Rouge rebirth have missed a deadline to deposit the full $9.5 million purchase price into an escrow account for the 15 acres of land that once housed the historic casino resort in West Las Vegas. Moulin...
