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Nationwide Gaming Revenue Up 2.81 Percent in 2018, Analyst Says Industry ‘Solid’
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the US climbed nearly three percent over the first five months of 2018 compared to the same period in the prior year. Analyst Ken Adams writes in his monthly national gaming recap published for CDC Gaming Reports...
NFL Players Association Opposes National Anthem Policy Change, Files Grievance
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has filed a non-injury grievance against the league for its policy change regarding personnel conduct during the singing of the national anthem. In May, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced teams would be fined if their players do...
Melco Resorts Blames Cyprus Casino Business Slowdown on Illegal Gambling
A Melco Resorts official says the first week of business at the company's temporary casino in Cyprus "has been a real rollercoaster ride." Illegal gambling seems to be the culprit in the business slowdown on Cyprus for Melco Resorts since they don't...
Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidate Andy Beshear Makes it Clear: He Wants Casinos in Kentucky
Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear (D) announced he's running for the state's highest office this week, but the attorney general is already making major headlines for taking a rather controversial stance on casino gambling. During his Monday announcement that he's entering the...
Legalized Sports Betting to Benefit Television Networks, Analyst Says
With the federal sports betting ban a thing of the past, and states now possessing the authority to dictate their own laws regarding the gambling activity, television networks that broadcast sporting events stand to reap the rewards of increased advertising revenue. Morgan...
Atlantic City Casinos Bet (Again) on Millennials, Aim to Become Esports East Coast Capital
Atlantic City casinos are ready to place another bet on the all-mighty millennial consumer. After several failed attempts, a new effort is brewing to create a technological infrastructure network that would be capable of hosting large esports and online gaming tournaments. The...
Macau Gross Gaming Revenue Outlook Slashed by Leading Analyst, Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Enclave
Nomura analysts are slashing their Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) yearly outlook through 2020 from 14 percent growth to nine percent. Nomura, a large Japanese financial services firm, said the reduction is due to their belief that VIP demand will continue to...
Political Odds Predict Confirmation for SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Online political odds predict Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed to the highest court in the nation in a relatively timely manner. President Donald Trump announced Monday night that the 53-year-old was his nominee to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy....
Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Casinos Want ‘Last Call’ Extended to 4 AM
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos are asking Connecticut lawmakers to extend "last call" on their gaming floors from 2 am to 4 am in order to better compete with the forthcoming MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved a...
Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson Showdown: Odds Say It’s A Toss Up
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson continue to float the idea of a heads-up match, with a winner-take-all $10 million prize on the line. And while the showdown is anything by official, at least one Las Vegas sportsbook is already taking wagers on...
