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Eldorado Resorts CEO Says Several Casino Operators Not Currently on Las Vegas Strip Interested in Caesars Properties
Eldorado Resorts CEO Tom Reeg told investors this week during the company's second quarter conference call that several casino operators not currently invested on the Las Vegas Strip are interested in acquiring a Caesars Entertainment property. Eldorado has agreed to acquire the...
Northern Trust Golf Odds Feature Unlikely Longshots, Including Tiger, Jordan, Phil
The Las Vegas golf odds for this week's Northern Trust, the first of three tournaments in the 2019 FedEx Cup Playoffs, features some rather long lines on several superstars who are struggling to find their form. The top 125 players are invited...
US Treasury Designates China Currency Manipulator, Spurs Trade War Betting Odds
The United States Treasury has officially designated China a currency manipulator, and the ongoing trade war between the world's two largest economies is threatening global markets, as well as the odds on the 2020 US presidential election outcome. On Monday, Treasury Secretary...
Sports Betting Movie ‘Inside Game’ Details NBA Referee Tim Donaghy Gambling Scandal
An upcoming sports betting Hollywood flick details the massive NBA gambling scandal that rocked professional basketball more than a decade ago. In 2007, reports surfaced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was investigating then-NBA referee Tim Donaghy on allegations that he...
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...
