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Genting Casino Southport to be permanently shuttered
In the United Kingdom and the local subsidiary of Asian casino operator Genting Malaysia Berhad has reportedly announced the impending permanent closure of its Genting Casino Southport venue for the loss of 38 jobs. According to a Wednesday report from G3Newswire, the Genting Casinos UK Limited subordinate described the shuttering of the Southport property as […]
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Hard Rock International boosts brand offering in London: acquires casino premise license from The Ritz Club
In a move that allows it to grow its existing London portfolio, American casino operator Hard Rock International (HRI) has secured the casino premise license from the now-shuttered The Ritz Club. The Florida-based company owned by HRI parent entity the Seminole Tribe of Florida stated in its Thursday press release that the transaction will allow it […]
read moreIndiana Gaming Commission Says Suspended Ratcliff Has Not Resolved Trustee Issue
It’s been three weeks since the Indiana Gaming Commission voted to suspend Rod Ratcliff’s gaming license and order the longtime casino executive to refrain from exerting any control over Spectacle Entertainment. However, it does not appear there’s been any movement in finding someone to oversee his ownership stake. The entrance to the Majestic Star Casino […]
read moreLas Vegas Woman Gets Three Years in Federal Prison for Role in Sweepstakes Scam
A 50-year-old Las Vegas woman received a three-year federal prison sentence Wednesday for her role in a $9 million criminal scheme that targeted mostly elderly and other vulnerable victims who received fraudulent mailers claiming they won prizes. The Lloyd D. George Federal District Courthouse in Las Vegas in an undated photo. A federal judge there […]
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Analysts react to the death of Las Vegas Sands Corporation boss Sheldon Adelson
In the United States and numerous industry analysts have reportedly predicted that the recent passing of Sheldon Adelson (pictured) at the age of 87 should have little serious impact on the immediate future of Las Vegas Sands Corporation. According to a story from CDC Gaming Reports, Adelson died at his home in southern California on […]
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Indiana sportsbetting market experiences a record-setting December
In Indiana and the embryonic online and land-based sportsbetting industry reportedly chalked up a record-setting $313 million in aggregated handle for December to generate collective tax revenues of approximately $2.3 million. According to a Tuesday report from Inside Indiana Business citing official figures from the Indiana Gaming Commission, last month’s handle figure represented a rise […]
read moreIndiana Lawmakers File iGaming Legislation as Sports Betting Continues to Grow
As many have expected, Indiana lawmakers have filed bills to open the door to online casino gaming in the state. An Indiana welcome sign shot in September 2019. State lawmakers have proposed legalizing online slots and table casino games, allowing residents to bet anywhere in the state. (Image: Paul Brady/Dreamstime.com) State Sen. Jon Ford, R-Terre […]
read moreNJ Horsemen, Sports Leagues Reach Agreement in PASPA Bond Case
The historic case that opened the door to sports betting across the United States apparently has come to an end. Bettors place wagers in 2018 at the William Hill sportsbook at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. The sportsbook was at the center of the lawsuit between the US sports leagues and the New Jersey Thoroughbred […]
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Las Vegas Sands Corporation boss Sheldon Adelson dies at the age of 87
The controversial Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for American casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Sheldon Adelson (pictured), reportedly passed away yesterday evening at the age of 87. According to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper, Adelson died at his home in Malibu, California, only four days after taking medical leave so as […]
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China showing its commitment to stamping out cross-border gambling
Police in China reportedly arrested over 75,000 people last year as they busted up more than 3,500 illicit cross-border gambling cases alongside some 2,260 that had involved forbidden iGaming platforms. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, these figures were contained in a recent update from the giant nation’s Public Security Ministry as a […]
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