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Resorts World Catskills Sold, Malaysian Billionaire and Genting Take Troubled New York Casino Private
The nearly bankrupt Resorts World Catskills has been sold to majority owner Lim Kok Thay's family trust, as well as his conglomerate Genting Malaysia Berhad. KT Lim, a billionaire worth an estimated $3.6 billion by...
Fertitta Brothers Buy Nearly $42M Worth of Red Rock Resorts Shares, Billionaires Committed to Palms
The Fertitta brothers, Lorenzo and Frank III, are upping their positions in Red Rock Resorts (RRS) following a turbulent 12-month period that has pushed the stock down considerably. Filings with the US Securities and Exchange...
Philippines Offshore Gaming Operator Applications Suspended, as Country Adheres China Demand
Philippines offshore gaming operator (POGO) license applications have been suspended, effective immediately, as the country adheres to China's warnings to overhaul its regulations regarding the internet businesses that target foreign players. Andrea Domingo, the chair...
$300M Massachusetts Casino Proposal Submitted for Final Category 1 License in Southeastern Part of State
Another Massachusetts casino bid has emerged for the third and final Category 1 gaming license that is earmarked for the southeastern part of the state. The project comes from real estate and golf course developer...
AGS Acquires In Bet Table Games Manufacturer, Company Hopes to Reverse Dismal Stock Performance
AGS, a Las Vegas-based gaming equipment provider, has acquired the remaining assets of In Bet, a smaller table games manufacturer headquartered in New Jersey, for an undisclosed sum. AGS teamed up with In Bet in...
10 Things You’re More Likely to Walk Away with in Las Vegas than Gambling Wins
Given Las Vegas' ever-increasing resort fees and parking rates, it might seem like the only way you can afford a stay in Sin City anymore is to hit it big on the casino floor. Of...
Casino Stocks Surge on Positive Macau News, Analysts Bullish on Industry
Casino stocks are increasing in value this week following the news out of Macau that the nearby protests in Hong Kong will have little impact on operations in the world's richest gaming hub. On Monday,...
Japan Casino Race Intensifies Following Yokohama Entry, Mayor to Announce City Candidacy This Week
The Japan casino race is intensifying after reports surfaced this week that Yokohama will soon formally announce its intentions to win one of the three integrated resort (IR) properties. The federal government of the world's...
Las Vegas Sands Sponsors Massive Japan Summer Sonic Music Festival 20th Anniversary This Weekend
Las Vegas Sands may be trying to get brand recognition for its upcoming casino bid with its sponsorship of this weekend's Summer Sonic in Japan -- one of the largest annual music festivals in the...
Guilty: Former Paskenta Tribal Leaders Admit Stealing Casino Money to Fund Extravagant Lifestyles
Three former tribal leaders in the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians in Northern California pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling nearly $5 million from its Native American casino. John Crosby, 56, his mother Ines Crosby, 76,...
