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Macau Bets $16B to Lessen Economic Reliance on Casino Gambling
Macau continues to seek ways to lessen its economic dependence on casino gambling. The local government announced this week a plan to raise non-gaming sectors' gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to 60% by 2030. Macau...
New Jersey Man Admits Defrauding Orthodox Jewish Community of $47M to Pay Gambling Debts
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims of more than $47 million through a Ponzi-like investment scheme, with much of the stolen money used to cover his "gambling habit." The...
Is It Gambling or Not? IRS Urges Public to Stick With State-Licensed Betting Platforms
The line between gambling and investing has never been murkier, with federally regulated prediction markets increasingly resembling sportsbooks. Yet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is telling Americans to stick with state-licensed betting platforms when gambling....
Police Seek Public’s Help After Mysterious Death at Harrah’s in Atlantic City
Atlantic City law enforcement is asking the public for help as it investigates the mysterious death of a middle-aged woman inside a casino hotel room. A stock photograph shows Atlantic City Police cruisers near Caesars....
Greenbrier Warns Casino Club Could Close Amid Ongoing Resort Restructuring
The Greenbrier Casino Club faces potential closure as the historic West Virginia resort negotiates a refinancing deal with a New York private equity firm to stave off a hostile takeover bid from the owners of...
AOC Surges to Top of 2028 Prediction Markets—but Traditional Polls Disagree
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has emerged as the prediction markets favorite to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2028 presidential election. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to reporters on the House steps after a...
Chicago City Council Threatens Bally’s Casino Deal, Demands Construction Resume
In what's seemingly turning into a game of heads-up poker, the Chicago City Council is calling Bally's Corporation's bluff after the casino developer stalled construction on its $1.7 billion development in the Windy City's River...
Illinois Player Wins $1.04B Powerball Jackpot: Here’s How Much Is Left After Taxes
We finally have a winner! After 44 consecutive drawings without the jackpot hitting, a single ticket sold by the Illinois Lottery matched all five white numbers and the red Powerball during the lottery's Wednesday (Aug....
Palms Bets on Smoke-Free Gaming Space as Las Vegas Player Demands Shift
Las Vegas is getting another smoke-free casino. A gambler smokes a cigarette while playing a slot machine. Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is opening an enclosed smoke-free gaming section on its main casino floor....
Congressional Democrats Call on FanDuel to Scrap VIP Host Programs After Bryce Harper Bet Scandal
Congressional Democrats want FanDuel’s VIP program shuttered after the sportsbook sent a personalized video from Phillies star Bryce Harper to keep an addicted user gambling. Bryce Harper, above, during the Phillies’ July 1 game against...
