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Maryland Live! Casino Celebrates Five Years by Transitioning Into Resort Destination
Maryland Live! Casino opened its doors back on June 6, 2012, and quickly became the most robust gambling floor in the state. It remained the top dog until MGM opened its $1.4 billion National Harbor resort across the Potomac River from Washington, DC,...
How (Palmer) Luckey Can You Get? Paypal Founder Peter Thiel Backing Mexico Virtual Reality Wall Project with Oculus VR Creator
Virtual reality (VR) Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, who sold his business to Facebook the same year he turned legal for $2 billion, now has his eyes focused on an even more challenging project: changing how the United States defends its southern border. But...
Men and Women Handle Gambling Addiction Differently, Research Finds
Both men and women are susceptible to problem gambling. But when addiction hits and the gambler is headed toward rock bottom, the two sexes differ in how they handle the distress. That’s according to a new study published in the Journal of Gambling...
NFL’s LeSean McCoy Bets $200,000 on Golden State to Win NBA Championship
Buffalo Bills player LeSean McCoy might be sprinting all the way to the bank if the running back’s $200,000 bet on Golden State winning the NBA Finals pays off. The eight-year pro took the heavily favored Warriors to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers....
Philippines to Privatize Nation’s Gaming Industry, Sell Off State-Run Casinos
The Philippine government is getting out of the casino business, announcing last week plans to sell off state-owned gaming properties. Maybe US President Donald Trump told his Filipino counterpart President Rodrigo Duterte just how difficult it is to run casinos profitably. Even though the...
Casino Stocks Outsmart Tech in 2017, Analysts Love Top Three Gaming Operators
Casino stocks have been hitting the jackpot en masse on Wall Street and international exchanges over the last 12 months. The industry is outpacing the tech world, a surprising reality given the general cultural adoration of all things technology vs. gaming's sometimes...
Resorts World Manila Gunman Had Gambling and Employment Issues, Not Linked to Terrorists, Say Philippines Police
Philippine police have now characterized Resorts World Manila robber Jessie Javier Carlos as a man who had a severe gambling addiction, which pushed him to last week's robbery at the Genting-owned casino. Conversely, despite the Islamic State claiming to be behind his...
New Connecticut Casino Less Certain Amid Last-Minute Politicking Flurry
With Connecticut's 2017 legislative session ticking toward its Wednesday close, the General Assembly may not have enough support to push forward a bill to allow the state's gaming tribes to begin building a third casino. Connecticut's governor has said he's ready to sign off on a bill authorizing...
Macau Casino Revenue Soars in May, Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2014
Macau casino revenue hit the jackpot in May, as income at the city's gaming floors totaled 22.7 billion patacas ($2.83 billion). That represents a nearly 24 percent premium on the same month a year ago. May extends Macau's winning streak to 10...
Las Vegas Sands Likely Frontrunner for Japanese Casino License, Investment Firm Says
When it comes to a casino in Japan, Las Vegas Sands might have the upper hand over its rivals in bidding on one of the forthcoming casino licenses expected to be issued. That's according to investment firm Morningstar, which believes billionaire Sheldon...
