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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Cabinet Approves Integrated Casino Resort Regulations
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has formally signed off on regulations that will govern the country's three forthcoming integrated casino resorts. Known as the Fourth Abe Cabinet, the 24-member group – which includes Abe himself – ratified the commercial...
McIlroy, Johnson Favored at WGC Match Play, Longshot Tony Romo Stars in Punta Cana
Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson are the favorites this week at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas has Rory and DJ both at 10/1 to win the match...
Former Nevada AG Adam Laxalt Joins Anti-Internet Gambling Law Firm as Wire Act Fight Looms
Republican Adam Laxalt, the former Nevada attorney general who unsuccessfully ran on the Republican ticket for governor against Steve Sisolak (D) last year, has joined a DC-based law firm that has lobbied on behalf of an anti-online gambling group. Laxalt announced this...
Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Public Hearing in College Town Generates Large Turnout
A Pennsylvania satellite casino public hearing in the college town of Shippensburg generated a large turnout this week, with many residents attending to voice their opposition to state gaming regulators. Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment – the parent company to the Parx Casino...
Upstate New York Casinos Resorts World, Tioga Downs Reduce Number of Slots to Better Monetize Floors
Upstate New York casinos Resorts World Catskills and Tioga Downs have gained state approval to reduce their number of slot machines in an effort to better monetize their floors. The New York Gaming Commission signed off on the requests Monday to allow...
Embattled MMA Star Conor McGregor Announces Retirement Just Hours After Teasing UFC Fight
Conor McGregor says he's stepping out of the Octagon and walking away from the UFC and the sport "formally known as mixed martial art." Just hours after appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he said his team was working...
Atlantic City: Don’t Bet on New Jersey Expanding Land-Based Casinos Across Garden State
Atlantic City will retain its monopoly on land-based commercial casino gambling in New Jersey for the time being. Speaking with the Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D) explains that the success of internet gambling and rollout of...
Las Vegas Strip Property Values Expected to Soar After Completion of Convention Center, Raiders Stadium
Las Vegas Strip property values are poised to surge in the coming years, as demand increases amid limited availability. That's according to several experts with vast economic experience working in Southern Nevada. The Economic Club of Las Vegas welcomed three experts with...
NCAA March Madness Favorites Perfect in Round of 32, Teams Go 16-0
The second round of March Madness saw the odds-on favorites run the table, as all 16 teams took care of business and advanced to the Sweet 16. That isn't to say there weren't some very close calls, none more notable than No....
Powerball Jackpot Now Estimated $750M, Fourth-Largest in US History
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing is an estimated $750 million after no tickets matched all six numbers over the weekend. At a quarter of a billion dollars, Wednesday's drawing is expected to be the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in US history....
