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Casino Gaming in Vietnam Set for Change as Ministry Gets Licensing Powers
Casino gaming in Vietnam operates in something of a strange place, but a new move by the government could be a sign things are starting to change. Prior to a 2017 decree, most Vietnamese natives weren't allowed to gamble in the country's...
From Next Pope to Bond, Paddy Power the Holy Grail of Novelty Betting
Paddy Power is at it again. The Irish bookmaker always offers a slew of eccentric novelty prop bets, but right now, the UK sportsbook is outdoing itself. Bettors overseas can currently place wagers on everything from who will be the next pope,...
New City of Las Vegas Logo Met with Disdain by Some Councilmembers for Being “Not Serious Enough”
An official 'City of Las Vegas' logo that was unveiled last fall is receiving mixed reviews from the city council. While many tourists don't realize it, the city of Las Vegas is distinct from the more glamourous Strip, and encompasses primarily the downtown...
Macau Residents Gambling More Frequently Than in Previous Years
Macau gambling revenues are finally beginning to trend in the right direction, thanks to a return in the VIP segment, and mass marketing efforts from casino resorts. But there's another factor in the reversal of fortune, and that's the local resident. According...
Chinese Ping Pong Legend Suspended Over Gambling Debts with Sands Casino in Singapore
One of the greatest players in the history of ping pong found himself in the global spotlight this week, not for his accomplishments in table tennis, but rather for his apparent failures at the tables in a casino. Kong Linghui, coach of...
Bitcoin Value Fluctuations Leave Online Gamblers Unsure How Much They’re Wagering
The value of Bitcoin is on a tear in recent weeks, due to Japan's legalization of the decentralized cryptocurrency. At the end of March, one Bitcoin was trading for about $1,000. Today, the price is over $2,200, a staggering increase that is...
UNLV Gaming Students Help Las Vegas Companies Develop Japan Visions
UNLV gaming students recently tipped their hand to Las Vegas casino companies on how they would pitch Japan in trying to win one of the two coveted integrated resort (IR) licenses expected to be issued next year. Japan, seen as a holy grail...
Atlantic City PILOT Program Flying to Court After Advocacy Group Sues State
The Atlantic City PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program allows the city's seven remaining casinos to collectively deliver $120 million annually to the local government instead of paying fluctuating property taxes on their resorts. However, the legal basis of the structure will be challenged...
South Africa Confiscates Player Winnings in Online Gambling Crackdown
If the intent is to stop online gambling, taxing winnings at 100 percent might do the trick. South African Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies announced last week that the government had seized R1.25 million ($95,300) from several gamblers prosecuted for illegal...
ESports Betting Now Fully Recognized Under Nevada Law, Gov. Sandoval Signs Parimutuel Bill
ESports betting is finally getting the type of recognition the rapidly emerging space perhaps deserves. Over the weekend, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (R) made wagering on competitive video gaming fully legal. By signing a bill that adds the tournaments to the state's...
