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Elaine Wynn Testifies She Reported Husband’s Alleged Rape of Employee to Wynn Resorts in 2009
Elaine Wynn said on Wednesday that she reported a Wynn Resorts’ employee’s accusation of rape against her then-husband, Steve Wynn, to the company’s board in 2009. Ms. Wynn was giving evidence in a Nevada courtroom as part of ongoing litigation against her...
Galaxy Entertainment Confident of Passing Wynn Deal Probity Checks in Nevada
Macau operator Galaxy Entertainment is unconcerned by the Nevada Gaming Commission’s decision to investigate its suitability as an owner of Las Vegas-based casino giant Wynn Resorts. Galaxy Entertainment bought a 4.9 percent stake in Wynn Resorts for just under $1 billion last...
Philippine Casinos Generate Nearly $3 Billion in 2017 Gross Gaming Revenue
Philippine casinos generated PHP152.55 billion ($2.92 billion) in land-based gross gaming revenue (GGR) during 2017, an increase of 13.8 percent compared the previous year. Private integrated casino resorts in Manila continue to fuel the country's gaming industry. The four leaders, City of...
China Unveils World’s Longest Sea Bridge, Linking Macau to Hong Kong
The Chinese government gave the world a sneak peek at the longest sea bridge on the planet this week, connecting Hong Kong to Macau and the neighboring Chinese mainland city of Zhuhai. The project, which uses 420,000 tonnes of steel, cost $15.1...
Florida Lawmakers Mulling Special Session to Address Gambling
Florida lawmakers are considering reconvening in the state capital of Tallahassee for a special session to discuss casinos and parimutuel gambling, and who gets to offer what at their venues. The Florida Legislature adjourned for 2018 three weeks ago without coming to...
Alvarez vs. GGG Rematch Likely Off, as Nevada State Athletic Commission Files Doping Complaint
The highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady "GGG" Golovkin rematch is presumably off after Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett filed a formal complaint against the Mexican boxer for doping violations. Alvarez tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug clenbuterol...
$76 Million Expo Center Planned for Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas is getting a brand new multi-million-dollar convention center. International Market Centers plans to build a $76 million, 350,000-square-foot expo center next to its World Market Center on Grand Central Parkway. On Wednesday Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman expressed her...
Final Four Matchups Feature Top Seeds and Surprise Contenders
Villanova comes into the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament as the favorite to cut down the nets in San Antonio. But three other teams still stand in their way, including one of the most unlikely championship contenders in recent memory. Villanova...
Galaxy Entertainment’s Lui Che Woo Makes $12 Billion in Two Years from Stock Surge
Wynn Resort’s newest major shareholder, Hong Kong-based Galaxy Entertainment, has been riding the wave of Macau’s revival. According to Bloomberg this week, the group’s shares have skyrocketed by around 200 percent over the last seven quarters, placing it among the top four...
Beginner’s Luck: 18-Year-Old Wins $1K a Week for Life, Internet Gambler Wins $194K
A bit of beginner's luck won two individuals considerable money this month and will make many others wonder why they haven't been as lucky. In Quebec, Charlie Lagarde celebrated her 18th birthday by purchasing a bottle of sparkling wine and her first-ever...
