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Odds of Japan Passing a Casino Bill Lengthen, as Shinzo Abe’s Approval Rating Plummets
The Japan casino bill currently being drafted by the country's National Diet might be losing support, as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ongoing scandals continue to plummet his approval rating. Gambling expansion already spawns mixed feelings among the general public, but lawmakers...
Caesars Seeks Shareholder Approval to Split Company’s Gaming Ops From Real Estate Investments
Shareholders of Caesars Entertainment will gather in Las Vegas this week to decide the future of the company, and ideally, bring its bankruptcy process to an end. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, executives will make the case that it's in everyone's...
ESports Side-Betting Could Cause Regulatory Headache for Casinos Hosting Events
ESports events are quickly growing into a cause celebre for the Las Vegas casino industry. And no surprise that these skill-based competitions, as they evolve, go hand-in-hand with a desire to bet on their outcomes. The casino industry is eager to embrace...
Arizona Tribal Casino Gets Final Approval, Gambling Venue Within Close Proximity of NFL Stadium
A tribal casino in Glendale, Arizona, operated by the Tohono O'odham Nation, can move ahead with its $400 million expansion and transform the Class II facility into a full-fledged gambling venue with slots and table games. That comes after the US Department...
Billy Walters Prosecutors Push Judge for 10-Year Sentence for Insider Trading Activities
Prosecutors in the Billy Walters insider trading trial have requested that a Manhattan federal judge hand down a 10-year prison sentence to the famed sports gambler, the maximum allowed under legal guidelines. Walters was found guilty in April of profiting by up...
Bettors Cash in on Jordan Spieth’s British Open Victory
Picking Jordan Spieth to win the 146th British Open was a very profitable proposition for people who put money down on the champion. Spieth not only paid off well for those who chose him before the tournament began, but throughout the event...
Japan No Longer Has Las Vegas Casino Companies’ Undivided Attention, as Brazil Emerges as Target
The major Las Vegas casino companies have been focused on Japan's forthcoming gambling market for months, but the Asian country no longer has their complete attention. Nearly 11,000 miles away in South America, Brazil's steps to legalize casinos has quickly attracted the...
Scott Blumstein Wins $8.15M at World Series of Poker Main Event with Three-Outer on River
Scott Blumstein, a 25-year-old medium stakes poker pro from New Jersey, decided to play his first World Series of Poker tournament a few weeks ago, the 2017 Main Event. It turned out to be a pretty good decision, as late into Saturday...
New Jersey’s Chris Christie Urges President Donald Trump and Congress to Support States’ Rights in Online Gaming Battle
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) put his signature on a bill late last week that urges President Donald Trump, members of his administration, and Congress to oppose any legislation that would prohibit individual states from authorizing and regulating online gambling. Introduced...
Macau Police Bust Scam ‘Pop Up’ VIP Casino Op
Macau authorities have busted a bogus “pop-up” VIP casino racket that bilked high-rollers out of millions in allegedly crooked baccarat games, according to the South China Morning Post. The police investigation began in June after a man told authorities he had been...
