Israeli Bill Would Define Poker as Sport
Poker players in Israel who are generally treated like criminals could see some light at the end of the tunnel. A bill has been introduced in the Knesset that would follow the lead of the Supreme Court, and define poker as a game of skill, not gambling. A bill proposed in the Israeli Knesset would […]
Harrah’s Partners With Saints, Pelicans
Harrah’s New Orleans signed a multi-year agreement with the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints and the National Basketball Association’s New Orleans Pelicans to become the teams’ first official casino partner. Harrah’s will offer customized experiences, in-game features and a Saints branded area on property, plus be named an official post-game destination. Harrah’s New Orleans […]
PokerStars, FanDuel Partner With NBA
The Stars Group, owner of PokerStars, has announced a partnership with the NBA. The first sports league PokerStars has signed such an agreement with. It is considered a possible wedge in penetrating other markets, such as California. And FanDuel has become the NBA’s third major domestic gaming partner. The league also has added Codere in […]
Virginia Legislator Promotes Interactive Sports Betting
Virginia has no brick-and-mortar casinos but that’s an advantage, according to state Del. Mark Sickles (l.), who wants sports betting to be allowed at Colonial Downs racetrack and off-track betting sites, plus online and via smartphones. Sickles’ legislation would require a $250,000 sports betting application fee and a 15 percent tax on adjusted gross revenue. […]
AGA Officially Names Miller President and CEO
The American Gaming Association formally named longtime Capitol Hill lobbyist Bill Miller as the trade association’s third president and chief executive officer. Miller most recently serviced as senior vice president for the Business Roundtable and has experience with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as well. The American Gaming Association’s board of directors officially named veteran […]
MGC, Steve Wynn, Wynn Resorts Near End Game on Lawsuit
Attorneys for Steve Wynn, Wynn Resorts and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission are negotiating over details of a deal to allow the MGC to go forward with its suitability review of the Boston area license for the gaming giant. At stake is the fate of the $2.5 billion Encore Boston Harbor (l.) near completion in Everett. […]
MGM Gets $637 Million For Park Rebrand
The MGM rebrand of the Monte Carlo as Park MGM (l.) and NoMad Las Vegas earned it more than half a billion dollars from the property’s owner, MGM Growth Properties. The 2,700-room property has added new restaurants and a massive theater hosting artist residencies. MGM Growth Properties last week agreed to pay MGM Resorts $637.5 […]
Wynn Dealers Lose Another Round in Tip Battle
Dealers at Wynn Las Vegas have a federal appeals court ruling in their favor but have yet to collect any of the back tips they’re seeking after losing a second decision before the same U.S. District Court judge who thwarted them five years ago. They vow to continue the fight. Wynn Las Vegas dealers will […]
Texas Bill Would Subsidize Hurricane Insurance With Casinos
A Texas lawmaker wants to raise money to strengthen the state’s windstorm insurance by allowing casinos along the Gulf Coast. Rep. Joe Deshotel’s bill would allow six casino licenses in six counties. Governor Greg Abbott (l.) killed a bill that would have raised insurance costs to pay for that. But he’s also opposed to legalizing […]
Ruffin Paid $23.15 Million For Casino Miami
A deed in Miami-Dade County records shows Casino Miami LLC, owned by Las Vegas billionaire Phil Ruffin (l.), paid $23.15 million for the real estate of Casino Miami in Florida. The 21-acre property offers 1,000 slots, a performance venue and a jai-alai fronton. Ruffin owns Treasure Island Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. No price […]
Pennsylvania Officials Decry Truck-Stop Casinos
Officials and the chief of police in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, are criticizing plans to add video gaming terminals to five truck stops in Lancaster County next year. Officials of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, along with a local police chief, are upset about five local truck stops in the Amish country of Lancaster County gaining licenses to add video […]
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