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Las Vegas Sands Considering South Korea, Japan, Company Reports Strong Earnings
Las Vegas Sands, the world's largest casino operator in terms of revenue, is looking to expand its empire. Company founder Sheldon Adelson revealed during an earnings call this week that South Korea and Japan have emerged as two preferred destinations. Sands, like...
MGM Springfield Opening Ahead of Schedule on August 24, but Wynn Boston Takeover Rumors Persist
MGM Springfield is set to open ahead of schedule on August 24. That's welcomed news to area officials, but doesn't put to rest rumors that the casino company isn't still in active talks to acquire the unfinished Wynn Boston Harbor development. MGM...
Ocean Resort Casino Reportedly Joining Hard Rock Atlantic City in Opening June 28
Ocean Resort Casino, the former Revel that cost $2.4 billion to construct, is reportedly targeting a June 28 opening, the same day nearby Hard Rock Atlantic City is expected to open its doors. Speaking with new hires, The Press of Atlantic City...
Dubai Tourism Chief Says City Won’t Become Gaming Destination, Despite MGM and Caesars Projects
Dubai will soon become home to hotel properties branded by MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, but area officials say don't get the wrong idea: casinos and gambling aren't coming to the region. Gambling is considered "haram" under Islamic law: a forbidden activity...
Boracay Casino Plans Rev Back Up, as Philippines Island Shuts Down
The Philippines Boracay casino plan, conceived by Galaxy Entertainment and local development partner Leisure & Resorts World Corporation, might still be in the works, despite the government temporarily closing down the vacation destination. Boracay shut down on April 4, with vacationers and...
Fertittas, Ruffin, Wynn Fueling President Trump’s Early Reelection Campaign
Numerous Las Vegas billionaires including Sheldon Adelson, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, Phil Ruffin, and Steve Wynn gave tens of millions of dollars to then-candidate Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election. More than two years before voters will again decide who is...
Banned Baseball Great Pete Rose a ‘High Stakes Gambler,’ Estranged Wife Claims
Pete Rose is allegedly a "high stakes gambler" who owes debts to both casinos and the Internal Revenue Service, despite the fact that he's making more than $1 million a year. That's according to Carol Rose, the estranged wife to baseball's all-time...
UFC Fight Night Delivers Knockout Win for Atlantic City
Saturday's UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Fight Night event at Boardwalk Hall delivered a strong showing for the Atlantic City economy, as 9,541 fans packed into the arena generating a gate of $923,720. The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) struck a...
Macau Visitor Arrivals Up Nine Percent in 2018 First Quarter
Macau visitor arrivals totaled more than 8.5 million in the first quarter of 2018, an 8.6 percent increase on the same three-month period in 2017. March was an exceptionally strong period, as tourism traffic jumped more than nine percent due to the...
Las Vegas Sportsbooks Reveal Liabilities on Golden Knights Stanley Cup Victory
Las Vegas sportsbooks are revealing just how much money they stand to lose should the Vegas Golden Knights find a way to win the Stanley Cup Finals. The Vegas Golden Knights have already made history. They're just the sixth team in the...
