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Eldorado Resorts Nearing Acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, Deal Could Be Announced This Month
Regional casino operator Eldorado Resorts is inching closer to merging with gaming industry giant Caesars Entertainment. The Wall Street Journal says a deal could be announced as early as this month. The two casino operators are said to be working on a...
Billionaire Lawrence Ho Says Australian Probe Will Only Help Melco Resorts in Japan
Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho is being investigated by financial and securities regulators in Australia, but that's just fine by the billionaire casino tycoon. Ho, 43, reached an agreement late last month with fellow billionaire and former business partner James Packer to...
Toronto Raptors Take 2-1 NBA Finals Lead, Series Odds Even Against Golden State Warriors
The Toronto Raptors won Game 3 of the NBA Finals to take a 2-1 series lead. Las Vegas oddsmakers say the championship is now either team's to win. The Westgate SuperBook has the updated series price at Warriors -110, and the Raptors...
Connecticut Governor Tells Legislature to Pass on Bridgeport Tribal Casino Deal
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) has instructed the legislature to fold on legislation that would allow the state's two tribes to build a $350 million casino in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim (D) has teamed with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Native...
Macau Government Exploring Stock Market Exchange to Reduce Gaming Industry Reliance
Macau government officials are considering forming a stock market exchange in an effort to reduce the enclave's dependency on revenue stemming from casinos and the gaming industry. Reuters reports that Macau's Monetary Authority is studying whether creating an exchange would benefit the...
Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Will Feature College Football Bowl Game Between Pac-12 and Either SEC or Big Ten
The Las Vegas Raiders stadium located just west of the Strip and Interstate 15 will host a college bowl game between a Pac-12 team and a school from either the SEC or Big Ten. The Las Vegas Bowl has been played in...
SLS Las Vegas Rebranding to Iconic Strip Rat Pack Hangout Sahara Hotel & Casino
SLS Las Vegas, the fiscally troubled Strip casino resort, is reportedly reverting back to the brand that occupied its premises for 59 years, the Sahara Hotel & Casino. The news comes from Vital Vegas, which is run by the city's ear-to-the-ground blogger...
Hard Rock International Partners With California Tribe on $600M Casino Resort Near Bakersfield
Hard Rock International and California's Tejon Indian Tribe have announced a partnership to build a $600 million casino resort outside Bakersfield. Recognized in 2012 by the US government, the project is conditioned on the Department of the Interior (DOI) taking 306 acres...
MGM Resorts’ Jim Murren Says Sands Hasn’t Been Loyal to Osaka, as Casino Giants Battle for License
MGM Resorts boss Jim Murren admits opening an integrated casino in Osaka by 2025 will be difficult, but he believes his company can get the job done in time for Japan's hosting of the World Expo. The casino CEO's comments came last...
Philippines Gaming Regulator Posts 11.4 Percent Revenue Growth January Through April
The Philippines gaming regulatory agency says its gross revenue has jumped more than 11 percent in the first four months of the year, with income totaling PHP25.09 billion ($482.5 million). PAGCOR, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp, is a state-run gaming regulator...
