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Phil Ivey Loses Edge-Sorting Case in UK Supreme Court
Phil Ivey has lost his bid in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom to recover more than $10 million that he won at the Crockfords Club in London back in 2012, ending a saga that has now seen him lose cases...
Still Chasing Millennials, Planet Hollywood Installs New Skill-Based Gaming Machines
Casinos have come to the realization that millennials simply don't fancy the slot machine as much as the generations that have come before them. That of course presents grave concerns for gaming operators that rely heavily on the games of chance to make...
Chris Christie Says Leagues ‘No Longer Have Moral Ground’ in Sports Betting Case
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) opined this week on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel that the "Big Four" professional sports leagues, the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL, "no longer have moral ground" to stand on when it comes to their...
Mega Millions Doubles Ticket Price, Lengthens Jackpot Odds
Mega Millions is becoming more expensive, and the odds of winning the jackpot are becoming even longer. If you've always thought winning the lottery is just too darn easy, well you're in luck, because the Multi-State Lottery Association (MSLA) recently announced changes...
Say ‘Hello’ to New Adele Las Vegas Residency Rumors
Adele is about to hit the jackpot in Las Vegas. That's if, and it's a big if, the rumors swirling that the English singer-songwriter is being courted by a major Strip casino conglomerate are true. According to The Sun, a tabloid that...
Downtown Grand in Las Vegas to Take Esports Bets on League of Legends Championship
The popularity of esports has made its way to Las Vegas, where one casino will be leading the way taking bets on an esports competition, the League of Legends Championship on Nov. 4. The Downtown Grand will be offering a betting line...
Louisiana Legislators Looking at State’s 26-Year-Old Gambling Laws
Legislators warn that if Louisiana wants to stay competitive with neighboring state casinos they need to revise their gambling laws, something that hasn’t been done since 1991. Some lawmakers believe it is time that changed. Senator Ronnie Johns (R-District 27) brought up...
‘What Happens in Vegas’ Slogan Shelved Indefinitely as City Seeks New Message After Shooting Tragedy
For 15 years, the world has known “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, Las Vegas has decided that potential visitors won’t be seeing that slogan again anytime soon....
Paddy Power Pegs Atlanta as Favorite for Amazon HQ2 Location
With more than 200 proposed locations for Amazon’s second headquarters, there’s plenty of uncertainty over what city the company will choose. But according to Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, a clear favorite has emerged in the race, and they think the world’s largest...
Gaming Analysts Worried Atlantic City Set to Become Oversaturated Again
Atlantic City is presently home to seven casinos after five shuttered their floors between 2014 and last fall in the wake of the US recession. Gambling expansion in neighboring states also played a role, as the new gambling venues presumably poached bettors...
