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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...
Las Vegas Marijuana Lounges Likely Up in Smoke, Nevada Bill Enforcing Two-Year Moratorium Advances
Las Vegas marijuana consumption lounges appeared to be just a stone's throw away from reality when the City Council signed off on the venues last month, but now a bill backed by Governor Steve Sisolak (D) that will put a two-year moratorium...
James Holzhauer Responds to ‘Jeopardy!’ Conspiracy Theories Following Loss
James Holzhauer's shocking loss on the Monday edition of Jeopardy! has only fueled more conspiracy theories regarding his historic win streak that spanned 32 shows. In the defense of those who felt something fishy was going on surrounding Holzhauer's incredible run, the...
Arkansas Gaming Expansion: Casino CEOs Hope to Win Over Pope County Officials, Locals
Several casino CEOs are working to win over locals in Pope County, Arkansas, as sentiment in the region remains largely opposed to permitting a gambling venue from coming to fruition. Five gaming companies submitted proposals to win licensure in Pope County –...
