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Gambling Tycoon Retreats From Japan Casino Plans

Gambling Tycoon Retreats From Japan Casino Plans

Tycoon James Packer Monday said plans for gaming empire Crown to expand into the lucrative Japanese market were "off the table" as the company focuses on developing a flagship Sydney casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/23/2017

Crown Casinos Facing Money Laundering Charges, Accused of Machine Tampering

James Packer’s Crown Resorts is facing investigations by federal money laundering authorities and casino regulators in at least two states, the Guardian and other media outlets were reporting Thursday. 

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/19/2017

Online Gambling Still in Limbo in PA

Online Gambling Still in Limbo in PA

Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled House of Representatives advanced its latest deficit-financing proposal Tuesday night that revolved around elements the House previously had rejected in a protracted budget standoff with the Senate and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2017

Missing Security Guard Shot During Vegas Mass Shooting Resurfaces on Ellen

Missing Security Guard Shot During Vegas Mass Shooting Resurfaces on Ellen

The Ellen Show has released a snippet from a widely anticipated interview she conducted with Jesus Campos

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/18/2017

Casino in Touch With Missing Security Guard Tied to Vegas Mass Shooting

Casino in Touch With Missing Security Guard Tied to Vegas Mass Shooting

Jesus Campos, the Mandalay Bay Resort security guard shot by Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock, is reportedly in touch with that casino’s parent company, MGM Resorts International.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/17/2017

MGM Buys Professional Sports Team, Relocating to Vegas

MGM Buys Professional Sports Team, Relocating to Vegas

Another professional team is set to move to Sin City after being purchased by casino company

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2017

Macau Gaming Revenue Rises in Quarter 3

Macau Gaming Revenue Rises in Quarter 3

The Asian gambling Mecca of Macau witnessed a steep rise in revenue during Quarter 3 with revenues of MOP67bn ($6.2bn) from July to September 2017.  This amounted to a rise of nearly 22% on a year-on-year basis

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/17/2017

Teacher Accused of Gambling Away Homecoming Fund: $90K on Penny Slots

A high school teacher has been accused of gambling away thousands of dollars from a school fund designated for the annual homecoming dance.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/16/2017

Clown With Hammer Robs Casino

Clown With Hammer Robs Casino

Manhunt continues for man described as tall, slim and in his late teens to early 20's.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/14/2017

Root, Others Promote Conspiracy Theories Tied to Vegas Mass Shooter

Root, Others Promote Conspiracy Theories Tied to Vegas Mass Shooter

Since a gunman opened fire on thousands of people attending an open air country music conference in Las Vegas two weeks ago, authorities appear no closer to determining a motive.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/14/2017

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up 7.9 Percent in September

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Up 7.9 Percent in September

The resort’s seven remaining casinos saw gambling revenue, including internet gaming, increased nearly 8 percent in September compared with last year, according to state gambling figures released Thursday.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/12/2017

In Las Vegas, Excess and Fantasy Bleed Into Tragedy

In Las Vegas, Excess and Fantasy Bleed Into Tragedy

Rather than deal with their lapses – moral, financial, marital – there’s a ready-made marketing slogan to fall back on: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/12/2017

Betway Casino Review – A Quick Look at an Established Brand

The highly competitive online casino industry has been dominated by a handful of names. One of the chief among those online casino sites is Betway Casino, which has been around since 2005.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/12/2017

Best Casinos in Southeast Asia

Best Casinos in Southeast Asia

 

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/12/2017

The Optimum Basic Strategy for Online Blackjack

Blackjack is arguably the most popular casino game of them all, with a history stretching back over hundreds of years. It is a deceptively simple game, which is why it tends to attract both veteran casino players as well as newbies with only a basic grasp of the fundamentals. However, it’s simplicity should not lead to this game being dismissed as easy to play.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/12/2017

Web Casino Welcome Bonuses Detailed by LiveCasino.com

Web Casino Welcome Bonuses Detailed by LiveCasino.com

Most folks seeking out a Web casino base their decision, not just on the games being offered, but also on the casino welcome bonuses. 

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/12/2017

Gambling Firms Must Clean Up Their Act or Face New Laws

Britain published proposals on Wednesday for a levy on social media firms and internet providers to help fund its online safety strategy, designed to tackle bullying, abuse and other risks for children and vulnerable users.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/11/2017

Disney Determined to Keep Out Gambling

Disney Determined to Keep Out Gambling

In August, Disney double downed on its push to prevent gambling expansion in the Sunshine State by pumping $500K into the effort.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/10/2017

1000 Leads Later Authorities Still Stumped by Vegas Shooter Motives

1000 Leads Later Authorities Still Stumped by Vegas Shooter Motives

More than a week after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history investigators are stumped about the key question: What led a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler to kill 58 people and wound hundreds of others at a country music concert?

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/10/2017

Vegas Shooter Shot at Fuel Tanks to Divert Attention

Vegas Shooter Shot at Fuel Tanks to Divert Attention

The gunman who killed 58 people in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history targeted aviation fuel tanks, stockpiled his car with explosives and had personal protection gear as part of an escape plan, the Clark County sheriff said Monday.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/09/2017

FBI Continues to Mull Over Vegas Shooter’s Gambling Activity

FBI Continues to Mull Over Vegas Shooter’s Gambling Activity

Federal investigators returned to search the home of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock on Sunday,

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/09/2017

Officials Dig Into Las Vegas Shooter’s High Stakes Gambling Activity

Officials Dig Into Las Vegas Shooter’s High Stakes Gambling Activity

Authorities trying to piece together the final days before Stephen Paddock unleashed his arsenal of powerful firearms on country music fans on the Las Vegas Strip have at least one potential trove of information: his gambling habits.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/07/2017

The Final Day of G2E Concludes with Magic Johnson

The Final Day of G2E Concludes with Magic Johnson

Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson greeted guests on Day 4 of G2E with an inspiring message on achieving success in any field.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/05/2017

From Pai Gow to Omaha: The Best Poker Variants out There

The timeless appeal of poker means that it had already been a popular game across the world for centuries before reaching the US and gaining massive popularity. Yet, this widespread appeal has also led to a number of variants appearing in different countries over the years.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/05/2017

G2E 2017 Day 3 Recap

G2E 2017 Day 3 Recap

In an on-stage interview with radio and TV personality Carol Roth, Stephen King shared the details behind Dave & Buster's successful brand transition into a destination to eat, drink, play and watch sports.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/04/2017

Trail of Dirty Money Linking Housing Prices, Drugs and Gambling in Vancouver

Trail of Dirty Money Linking Housing Prices, Drugs and Gambling in Vancouver

Last week’s revelations that wealthy gambling VIPs were permitted to launder dirty money through a Vancouver casino have resulted in a more extensive investigation to be conducted by the NDP government. 

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/04/2017

Bilzerian Lashes Out at Those Who Called Him ‘Coward’ at Mass Shooting

Bilzerian Lashes Out at Those Who Called Him ‘Coward’ at Mass Shooting

Poker pro and Instagram Playboy filmed himself running from the scene claiming he witnessed woman’s brains spilling from her head

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/04/2017

Global Gaming Expo Day 2 Recap

Ed Davis, the former Boston police commissioner who responded to the Boston Marathon bombing, opened with a moment of silence

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/03/2017

College Students Present Gambling Innovations at This Year’s G2E

College Students Present Gambling Innovations at This Year’s G2E

The Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas is underway despite Sunday’s mass shooting in the city that killed nearly 60 people and injured more than 500 others.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/03/2017

Vegas Shooter: Over a Hundred Thousand in Gambling Transactions the Last Few Weeks

Vegas Shooter: Over a Hundred Thousand in Gambling Transactions the Last Few Weeks

US officials are reporting that the a man who opened fire on the crowd below from his 32nd floor hotel room had approximately a dozen gambling transactions to the tune of $10,000 over the past few weeks.

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/03/2017

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