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Macau Executive Council Advances Junket Law Changes, March Revenue Plummets
The Macau Executive Council confirmed proposed amendments to the enclave's VIP junket laws this week. They did so by submitting an updated legal framework to the Legislative Assembly for final approval. Known as the "Legal Framework for Casino Gambling," the junket-focused bill...
Steve Wynn Could Face Discipline in Nevada Following State Supreme Court Ruling
Steve Wynn has sought to live a quiet life outside the public eye since his reputation was forever tarnished in January of 2018. But a ruling this week by the highest court in Nevada could result in the disgraced billionaire being asked...
Tiger Woods Masters Tease Continues, Oddsmakers Hope He Plays
Tiger Woods always has the eyes and ears of the golf world. The media hawks have been circling Augusta National Golf Club since the 15-time major champion arrived on the property earlier this week. Woods has kept quiet on whether he will...
Hard Rock Bristol Casino Opening Temporary Gaming Space July 8
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will open a temporary gaming venue on July 8. The 30,000-square-foot space will offer guests approximately 900 slot machines, 20 table games, and a sportsbook. The temporary Hard Rock Bristol casino will feature smoking and non-smoking...
Macau Junket Sub-Agent Stole $36M From Deposit Holders, Police Report
Macau Judiciary Police revealed during a press conference yesterday that roughly HKD280 million (US$35.8 million) in cash has mysteriously disappeared from junket accounts. Law enforcement detailed that a sub-agent working with multiple junket groups vanished with nearly $36 million in funds belonging...
Formula 1 Green Lights Las Vegas Grand Prix, Circuit to Traverse the Strip
Las Vegas has quickly become a premier sports destination, and Formula 1 wants in on the excitement. F1 is the pinnacle of motorsports. Today, the highest class of international racing is glitz- and celebrity-filled arena that caters to the world's elite. The...
Nevada Casinos Extend Unprecedented $1B Winning Streak to 12 Months
It used to be a thing when Nevada casinos eclipsed the $1 billion mark in a single month. Not anymore. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from Nevada casinos, sports betting, and online poker totaled more than $1.113 billion in February of 2022. It...
Michigan Casinos Lower Gaming Age to 18, Tribe Says Compact Allows Such Provision
Michigan casinos owned and operated by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians will soon be open to anyone aged 18 and older. The federally recognized tribe says its decision to lower its gaming age is permittable under its Class III gaming compact...
Las Vegas Cannabis Hotel Planned, as Consumption Law Presents Budding Opportunities
Marijuana consumption is legal in Las Vegas. Now, a cannabis hotel could be in the works. Clark County property records show that The Artisan Hotel at 1501 W. Sahara Avenue has been sold for $11.9 million. The buyer of the 64-room boutique...
Station Casinos Accused of Violating Nevada ‘Right to Return,’ 76 Plaintiffs Seek Damages
Station Casinos is named in a mass action lawsuit brought by 76 plaintiffs who allege that the Nevada gaming operator has repeatedly violated state law. With the support of the Culinary Union, the mass tort litigation claims Station Casinos has not adhered...