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Just Three of Japan’s 47 Prefectures Want Integrated Resort Casino
Japan is divided into 47 prefectures, but to date, only three regional governments have expressed public support for welcoming an integrated resort casino. A special committee of appointed lawmakers from the National Diet – Japan's legislative arm – is currently forming regulations...
Atlantic City Housekeepers Want Panic Buttons, Urge State Lawmakers to Pass Legislation
Atlantic City housekeepers are urging state lawmakers to pass legislation that requires hotels across the state to provide room attendants with panic buttons in case an emergency arises. Unite Here Local 54 is the largest casino union in Atlantic City. The organization...
Americans Will Bet $6B on Super Bowl 53, Nearly All Wagers Placed Illegally
Super Bowl 53 this Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia, will attract around $6 billion in bets, but the American Gaming Association (AGA) says almost all of the money will be wagered illegally. Americans in seven more states have access to legal sports betting...
Super Bowl Bettors Like Patriots Over Rams, SuperBook Issues 442 Props
Super Bowl 53 betting has overwhelmingly been on the New England Patriots over the underdog Los Angeles Rams. After point spreads opened with New England spotting Los Angeles just a point, the line has increased to as much as a field goal....
Nevada Sports Betting Regulations Amended by State Gaming Commission
Nevada's sports betting regulations have been amended by the state Gaming Commission after receiving recommendations from the Gaming Control Board. On Thursday, the state's chief regulatory authority amended certain sports betting definitions in an attempt to better clarify the terms. They included...
MGM Resorts Forms Special Committee to Review Real Estate Assets
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren announced in a brief statement yesterday the formation of an ad-hoc Board committee that will review the casino company's real estate holdings and report back with recommendations on the assets. Murren explained that MGM Board members John...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Postpones Third Resort Casino Verdict
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) says it won't decide on whether to approve a third integrated casino resort in the southeastern part of the state until appointed Chair Cathy Judd-Stein assumes her role and has adequate time to familiarize herself with the...
Macau Welcomes Record 35.8M Tourists in 2018, Optimistic to Hit New High in 2019
Macau visitor arrivals grew nearly 10 percent last year to a record 35.8 million tourists. Government officials believe the 12 months ahead could be even busier in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR). The 9.8 percent visitation increase was a result of...
Las Vegas Sands Reports $170M Net Loss, But President Says Macau Bridge ‘Game-Changer’
Las Vegas Sands reported a net loss of $170 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, but company officials remain optimistic on Macau due to recent opening of a bridge that drastically shortens travel time from Hong Kong. The world's richest casino...
Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho Says Macau Sold Out for Lunar New Year, Analyst Fears Overblown
Billionaire Lawrence Ho, the founder and CEO of Melco Resorts, says his Macau properties are sold out for next month's Lunar New Year holiday, and analyst concerns regarding the enclave's 2019 gaming industry outlook are overstated. Speaking with Bloomberg this week, Ho...
