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Professional Las Vegas Sports Bettor James Holzhauer on ‘Jeopardy!’ Winning Streak
Las Vegas professional sports bettor James Holzhauer has a knack for dissecting odds, but he's also well-versed in general trivia and has recently displayed his depth of knowledge on the TV show "Jeopardy!" Holzhauer is...
Boston Globe Pressures Massachusetts Regulators to Demand Wynn Resorts Fire CEO Matt Maddox
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox's days could be numbered, as pressure is mounting from the powerful Boston Globe's editorial staff who are insisting that state regulators demand his removal in order for the casino company...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Plunge 15 Percent in 2018, Increased Competition Blamed
Atlantic City casino profits fell more than 15 percent last year, as added competition in the beachfront gaming town resulted in reduced bottom lines. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released the Q4...
Virginia Cavaliers Win NCAA Men’s Basketball Title One Year After Making History For Wrong Reason
The Virginia Cavaliers beat Texas Tech 85-77 in an overtime thriller Monday night to claim the university's first NCAA men's basketball National Championship. The result covered the consensus one-point spread Virginia was spotting the underdog...
Masters Week: Odds Favor McIlroy, DJ, Rose, and Woods for Golf’s First Major of 2019
The 2019 Masters tees off at Augusta National on Thursday, and as the major week begins, Las Vegas oddsmakers have Rory McIlroy the favorite to win the green jacket. The Westgate SuperBook has McIlroy at...
Maryland Casinos Report Record Win, Live! Gains Market Share on MGM National Harbor
Maryland casinos won $163.2 million last month in, a record haul in terms of gross gaming revenue (GGR). MGM National Harbor again led the way, with the property reporting more than $62.7 million in casino...
President Donald Trump Speaks at Republican Jewish Coalition, Appeals to Las Vegas Billionaire GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson
President Donald Trump was in Las Vegas over the weekend to speak at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), tout his pro-Israel policies, and meet privately with GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson and the casino billionaire's wife...
Scientific Games Plans Public Listing for Social Gaming Business Unit
Scientific Games, one of the largest manufacturers of gaming industry and lottery equipment, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to hold an initial public offering (IPO) for its social gaming business....
Super Nintendo, Minions Theme Parks Coming to Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore
Super Nintendo World, an immersive entertainment theme park, is part of Resorts World Sentosa's $3.3 billion expansion plans that were announced this week. Parent company Genting says the massive expansion will increase gross floor area...
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox Praises Himself, Massachusetts Concludes Hearings
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox didn't hold back in praising his performance leading the casino operator through a turbulent 12 months. It was more than a year ago that alleged sexual misconduct and harassment claims were...
