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Macau Lawmakers Reject Proposal to Limit Enclave Visitor Arrivals
Macau lawmakers have dismissed a proposal introduced by the Legislative Assembly's youngest member that sought to limit the number of visitors permitted into the gambling hub each year. Last month, 27-year-old Assemblyman Sulu Sou presented...
Powerball Jackpot Now $625M, But New Wire Act Opinion Threatens Interstate Lottery Future
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $625 million after no one matched all six numbers on Wednesday night. The next drawing will take place this Saturday. The odds of hitting the jackpot are...
Encore Boston Harbor Accepting Reservations, Opening Night Rooms Begin at $777
The $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor has begun accepting reservations for its June opening. The Wynn Resorts integrated casino resort will hold its grand opening celebration on Sunday, June 23. Rooms for the first night...
State Sports Betting Regulations Complicate March Madness Odds for Sportsbooks
State sports betting regulations that vary from one jurisdiction to the next are complicating the NCAA March Madness oddsmaking process for sportsbooks operating in legal markets. The first round of the men's basketball tournament tips...
Venetian Resort Las Vegas Offers Guests ‘The World’ Starting at $450K
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has unveiled a new package that takes VIP service to a new level, with rates starting at $450,000. The Venetian's "Want the World" package is described by parent company Las...
New Hampshire Lawmakers Pass Sports Betting Bill, Legislation Would Allow 10 Retail Sportsbooks
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed a sports betting bill that would allow as many as 10 retail sportsbook locations to take wagers on athletic competitions. House Bill 480 was approved by a...
Bellagio Conservatory Unveils Japanese Spring Exhibit, as MGM Resorts Continues Japan Campaign
The Bellagio Conservatory's 2019 Spring Show is titled "Japanese Spring," a dazzling display of botanicals and replicas of iconic buildings and landmarks that – MGM Resorts says – allows guests to experience "the beauty of...
NCAA March Madness First Round Upset Alerts Issued for Wisconsin, Iowa State, Marquette
March Madness officially tips off tonight with the First Four play-in games, but the real actions gets underway on Thursday when the First Round begins the craziness that is the NCAA men's college basketball tournament....
Suffolk Downs Uninterested in Boston Casino Regardless of Wynn Resorts Suitability Outcome
Suffolk Downs CEO Chip Tuttle tells the Boston Herald that the company won't be rebidding for the Boston-area casino license regardless of whether the state determines Wynn Resorts is unsuitable to conduct gaming operations. The...
Casino Lobbyists Make Pitch for New York City Gaming Venues, Pledge to Help Struggling Upstate Resorts
Lobbyists for the gaming industry want New York City badly, and in an effort to convince state lawmakers to allow them to build full-scale commercial casinos in the five boroughs, the special interest reps are...