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Macau Casinos Begin to Support Esports

In many parts of the world, including China, esports have rapidly become an increasingly popular pastime, with large crowds drawing major sponsors and big prize funds for top players. That meant it was only a matter of time before Macau’s casinos jumped...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 11, 2017
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World Series Odds Drop for Angels, Yankees After Star Signings

They weren’t favorites to win the World Series next year but the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees definitely improved their odds after signing big name players. The American League teams also improved their chances to win the division. The Bronx...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 11, 2017
FCC net neutrality vote

FCC Likely to Repeal Net Neutrality Rules This Week

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on Thursday to repeal the net neutrality rules that the same body put into place back in 2015, with the commissioners almost certain to approve the rollback. And while the change in rules could have...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 11, 2017
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl Odds Lengthen on Carson Wentz Injury

Oddsmakers are lengthening the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl odds this morning after star quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a devastating injury in the third quarter of the team's 43-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Initial testing detected loose ligaments around Wentz's knee....

Casino.org Staff Writer December 11, 2017
Scientific Games NYX William Hill

William Hill Adds Support to Scientific Games Takeover of NYX

The battle between Scientific Games and William Hill over the acquisition of NYX Gaming has seemingly come to an amicable conclusion, as William Hill is now providing support for the deal. In a press release distributed on Wednesday, Scientific Games announced several...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 10, 2017
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Nevada Homeland Security Commission Looks at What Worked, What Didn’t, in October 1st Shooting Response

If anything positive came out of the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting tragedy from Mandalay Bay on October 1, it was that first responders stopped at nothing to save lives. Earlier this week, members of the Nevada Homeland Security...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 10, 2017
Chris Christie New Jersey sports betting SCOTUS decision

Op-Ed: Why I Hope New Jersey Gets Its Own Legal Sports Betting in 2018

I won’t lie: I’ve made some underground sports bets in my life. I’ve also smoked pot, bought concert tickets from scalpers, and hung out at bars where I threw back cocktails hours after legal drink service officially wrapped up. (Okay, maybe that...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 10, 2017
Bridgeport Casino MGM Tribes

MGM, CT Tribes Open to Competitive Bidding on Bridgeport Casino

The two Native American tribes that operate casinos in Connecticut now say that they want to be part of any process that results in a casino being built in the city of Bridgeport. The move comes in response to MGM’s proposal to...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 9, 2017

Expecting Massive Crowds, Las Vegas Triples Up on New Year’s Eve 2017 Security Spending

In response to the Oct. 1 mass shooting at an outdoor concert on the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada lawmakers have approved record funding to make sure revelers are safe on New Year’s Eve. A total of $357,000 will be spent on 358...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 9, 2017
Seminole Florida DFS Bill

Seminole Tribe Warns Florida Legislators That DFS Bill May Violate Compact

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has sent a letter to members of the Florida legislature, warning them that a bill to legalize daily fantasy sports (DFS) without regulation would violate the compact between the tribe and the state. The Seminoles operate several...

Casino.org Staff Writer December 9, 2017