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Gionee CEO Admits to $140M Gambling Loss, But Says He Didn’t Cause Company’s Financial Woes
The founder and CEO of Chinese smartphone company Gionee has admitted to massive gambling losses, and even says that he may have used company money to fund his casino play, but denies that his bets are the reason why his company is...
Federal Trade Commission Vows to Investigate Loot Boxes During Congressional Hearing
Federal Trade Commission chairman Joe Simons told a Senate Commerce subcommittee on Wednesday that the FTC would launch an investigation into loot boxes and similar in-game purchases that have become commonplace in the video game industry. Loot boxes have become a regular...
Seattle Seahawks Enter Sponsorship Partnership with Snoqualmie Casino
The Seattle Seahawks have joined the growing list of NFL teams that are partnering with local casinos, announcing Tuesday that they have signed an agreement with the Snoqualmie Casino. The deal will allow the casino to use the Seahawks logo and other...
Thanksgiving Football Puts NFL Rivals to the Test After Short Turnaround
Beyond the food and spending time with their families, many people also enjoy Thanksgiving for the shortened three-day work week that precedes the holiday. For NFL teams that have to play on Thursday, however, that short week is much more of a...
World Chess Championship Draws Interest from Bettors, Unibet Sponsorship
The World Chess Championship may not seem like the kind of event that would spark much sports betting, but many bookmakers are offering odds on the contest -- and one is even sponsoring the match. The 12-game World Chess Championship is taking...
Osaka Wants Integrated Resort Operator to Help Pay for Japan World Expo 2025
Osaka has emerged as one of the prime locations that is likely to host an integrated resort in Japan. But government officials are now saying that any operator that wants to build a casino in the city should be prepared to help...
Hollywood Casino Takes First Legal Sports Bets in Pennsylvania During Live Test Days
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course became the first venue to take legal sports bets in Pennsylvania on Thursday, as the casino started the first of two live wagering test days designed to ensure that everything is ready to go once...
Las Vegas on Air: ’90 Day Fiance’ Star Charged with Domestic Battery, Sportscaster Randy Howe Hands Off His Career After Being Too Hands On
Ask 90 Day Fiance network producer TLC and local Las Vegas NBC affiliate TV news station KSNV: what happens here pretty much never stays here. It's been a rough stretch for both shows and the people on them and behind the scenes...
More Visitors to Macau Casinos Being Busted for Illegal Smoking in 2018
More people are being fined for smoking in unauthorized areas of Macau casinos this year, even as the overall rate of violations throughout the city has declined sharply. According to data released by Macau’s Health Bureau, there were 1,431 smoking fines issued...
NHL Executive Says Revenue from Sports Betting Could Hold Down Ticket Prices for Fans
Like other professional sports leagues, the NHL feels like it could see a windfall of revenue as legalized sports betting spreads across the country. But one NHL executive is now saying that fans could potentially also see benefits from sports wagering in...
