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Taj Mahal Closing in Atlantic City ‘Inevitable’ Says Icahn
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says the struggling Trump Taj Mahal casino "will almost certainly close."
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DraftKings Partners With New England Patriots: First Deal of its Kind in NFL
The popular daily fantasy sports site Draftkings.com has partnered with the New England Patriots. The partnership is a first for any professional football team with an organization operating in daily fantasy sports and it was inked just hours before Thursday night’s game against the Jets.
Real Money Candy Crush Coming to NJ: Video Gaming Addiction Specialists Cringe
Candy Crush Saga is the uber popular social gaming platform that now rivals what Farmville had been a few years ago. And now Candy Crush is coming to Atlantic City to save the day. That resort town has lost more than a quarter of its land-based casinos in the past year as the gambling landscape continues to shift with the times.
Rochester NY Rivals Silicon Valley as New Tech Epicenter, Fantasy Sports Hub
In an interview conducted with Gambling911.com’s own Thomas Somach this week, Seth Young, COO of Star Fantasy Leagues, revealed neither he nor the two co-founders have any intention to move their thriving fantasy sports business out of Rochester, New York, calling the city “
Star Fantasy Leagues Giving Traditional Sports Betting a Run for its Money
ROCHESTER, N. Y. -- The hottest things in sports right now are commercial sports fantasy leagues, where fans of major sports can create and manage their own imaginary teams and, in the process, earn cash prizes depending on the teams' success.
And it's all legal, because the Federal government of the U.S. has officially decreed that participating in fantasy sports involves skill, not luck, so it's not considered gambling.
Atlantic City Casinos for Sale at Deep Discounted Prices
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) -- The meltdown of Atlantic City's casino market has created some stellar bargains for would-be purchasers of some of the city's biggest landmark properties. Here are a few of the recent discount sales:
Icahn Claims State Senator is ‘Selling Out Atlantic City’
ATLANTIC CITY - Carl Icahn accused New Jersey's Senate president of "selling out" Atlantic City by considering casinos near New York City, while the legislative leader said the state would not give the billionaire investor the tax breaks he is seeking.
Icahn responded Friday to stinging criticism by Stephen Sweeney (D., Gloucester) and others about Icahn's role in a proposed bailout of the struggling Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. Icahn said he would give the casino $100 million, but only in return for union givebacks and tax credits.
Game Makers Look to Attract Kids With Cool Gambling Options Like Futuristic Slots
LAS VEGAS — (Associated Press) - With the gambling industry anxious to attract younger players, some slot machine makers are looking to challenge the generation raised on video games.
Kay Wants Resolution in Bodog Case But Intends to Extradite If Necessary
On Tuesday, Van Smith of the Baltimore City Paper revealed a letter sent by assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Kay to the judge presiding over the case against four Bodog principals including founder Calvin Ayre, each of whom were indicted for illegal gambling and money laundering.
Wynn Land Owner and Convicted Felon Pleads Not Guilty to Wire Fraud
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - An owner of the land that Wynn Resorts is planning to develop into a $1.6 billion casino has pleaded not guilty to federal wire fraud charges in connection with the land deal.
Charles Lightbody, of Revere, is set to be released Tuesday on an unsecured $50,000 bond that comes due if he violates the terms of his release. The terms include remaining in Massachusetts, adhering to a 7 p.m. curfew, not drinking alcohol excessively and wearing a monitoring bracelet.
Vaccaro: ‘House has Won Every Week in NFL So Far’
LAS VEGAS – (Associated Press) - Jimmy Vaccaro thought he would offer bettors a little fun — and a long-shot chance at some real cash — when he put up a proposition this week at 25-1 odds on the Jacksonville Jaguars going winless this season.
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Fantasy Sports, Live In-Play Wagering Helping to Boost Sports Betting
Fantasy Sports was a hot topic at this week’s Global Gaming Expo with daily leagues helping to fuel sports betting.
Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill, which operates sportsbooks in Las Vegas told those in attendance that “the business is very, very healthy”.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Coming to Atlantic City?
The parent company of the famed Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is poised to enter the Atlantic City casino market.
The Hard Rock parent company, Toronto-based Brookfield US Holdings LLC, won a bankruptcy court auction for the failed Revel in Atlantic City on Wednesday and plans to re-open it as a casino.
PokerStars Lanza Nuevos Juegos de Casino en Línea En España
Los residentes de España tienen la oportunidad de probar los primeros juegos de casino en línea en su país que se han dado a conocer por la comunidad mas grande de poker en la web, PokerStars.com.
La compañia, con sede central en La Isla de Man, ha lanzado los juegos de casino en línea por primera vez en España y por primera vez en su historia.
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Fantasy Sports Biz FanDuel.com Becomes the Biggest Tech Startup in UK
Guess which Edinburgh company is now the largest UK startup tech firm. Would you believe it’s none other than Fantasy Football behemoth FanDuel.com?
Gambling Industry Paid Out $38 Billion for Taxes in 2013
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — The gambling industry nationwide paid out a jackpot-worthy $38 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2013, according to a report from the American Gaming Association.
It's the first time the group has added tribal casinos, casino-game makers and some online gambling into the mix for its annual study of the industry's impact in the U.S. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the report's tax revenue figures before its release Tuesday.
New Jersey Online Gambling Market Continues to Grow
Get the full run-down of the New Jersey online gambling industry since it first opened in November 2013.
So in case you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, online gambling has officially become legal in the state of New Jersey. Despite the struggling casino industry in Atlantic City, it seems that online betting in New Jersey has already taken off. Within just six weeks after the market opened back in November 2013, the online gambling industry generated $8.6 million.
Nevada Casino Revenue Down 4 Percent in August
State officials say Nevada gambling revenue was down nearly 4% in August compared with a year earlier, largely due to a drop in winnings on the Las Vegas Strip.
Nevada Gaming Control Board officials said Friday that casinos brought in $920 million in August, down from $955 million a year ago.
Revenue on the Las Vegas Strip was down 6% year-over-year to $553 million, while downtown revenue went up 4% to $35 million.
Reno gambling revenues were down 2% to $53 million.
The Last Thoroughbred Race Track in New England Shuts Down
BOSTON (Associated Press) — Massachusetts gambling regulators say they'll entertain proposals from anyone interested in keeping the thoroughbred racing industry alive at Suffolks Downs after New England's last remaining track closes.
The annual deadline for state racing licenses is still Oct.1, but the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said Thursday that it will accept "placeholder" plans that need more time to be developed.
The panel also said it will find ways to assist affected workers, including possibly re-directing money designated to boost race prizes.
Globe and Mail: David Baazov Positioned to Rule the Online Poker World
Few have heard of David Baazov, yet he’s about to become the head of the world’s largest online poker firms.
PokerStars Terminating Affiliate Agreements
If you are an affiliate of the world’s largest online poker site, PokerStars.com, it appears you won’t be for much longer. The company has begun terminating affiliate contracts. Whether this will affect everybody remains to be seen.
PokerStars was purchased by Amaya Gaming over the summer and it was widely rumored then that major changes would be on the horizon, some of which would adversely affect business relations.
Inside PokerStars – A Look at the Inner Workings of the World’s Largest Poker Site
PokerStars.com has introduced a new series entitled “Inside Poker Stars” where we actually get a glimpse of the inner workings of the world’s largest online poker site.
The site services a total of 63 million registered users, the vast majority of whom play for real money, though the site also offers a free-to-play platform.
The company has also dealt more than 110 billion hands since it first came online a day that will forever live in infamy – September 11, 2011.
How Can Gaming Companies use Marketing without Solid Footing in Business Acumen
The gaming field continues to grow and transform - With the insurgence of social media, companies are forced to become increasingly innovative and captivating with their messages to garner attention. Even though the market continues to evolve, there are still some tried and true tactics to utilize in order to succeed in the coming years.
Carl Icahn to the Rescue of the Taj Mahal, Betfair to Remain in NJ
Carl Icahn, who already has interests in one Atlantic City casino, is looking to possibly infuse money into the troubled Trump Taj Mahal, but only under certain conditions.
Everleaf Poker Network Owner Charged With Misappropriation of Player Funds
A Maltese court has charged the founders of the now shuttered Everleaf Poker Network with misappropriation of player funds. The company still owes an undisclosed amount of monies to players.
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Leading Tech Entrepreneurs Name the Isle of Man the Digital Currency Capital of the World
Isle of Man, 22 September 2014 -- A sell-out crowd of over 150 entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, government and private sector representatives from around the world convened for the inaugural Crypto Valley Summit (CVS) on the Isle of Man from Wednesday 17th September through Thursday 18th September to discuss the future of digital currencies.
The LCB Network Acquires Wizard of Odds for $2.35 Million
It is definitely the purchase of all purchases for the LCB Network: the acquisition of WizardofOdds.com (WOO) &WizardofVegas.com (WOV) in a staggering deal worth $2.35 million.
