William Hill Offers $308 Million for Mr Green
William Hill Plc is seeking to acquire Swedish-listed Mr Green & Co AB for about $308 million. The UK Bookmaker is seeking to expand its digital businesses and European operations ahead of Brexit. The acquisition would combine William Hill with MRG’s Mr Green and Redbet brands in an effort to lessen the bookmakers on UK operations as the country tightens its gambling regulations.
Massachusetts Wynn Investigation May Extend to December
The 10-month investigation of Wynn Resorts by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission could extend into December. The investigation’s documentation will help the panel decide whether to pull the license for Wynn to operate the $2.4 billion Encore Boston Harbor (l.) that it is building.
Pennsylvania Fantasy Sports Betting Nears $1 million
With the NFL season under way, fantasy sports betting under Pennsylvania’s new gaming expansion law has generated nearly $1 million in tax revenue.
PA Board Approves Three More Sports Betting Applications
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved petitions to offer both live and online sports books to Harrah’s Philadelphia, Rivers and SugarHouse casinos.
Crickets at Lucky Dragon Auction
Lucky Dragon (l.), the closed Las Vegas casino hotel, failed to attract any bidders and has been repossessed by its principal lender, Snow Covered Capital. The firm said it will continue to shop for a buyer for the off-Strip resort, promising that with the “right operator” it will be a success.
New Mexico Sports Book Wagering Begins; Lottery Joins In
The first week of making book at the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel (l.) in New Mexico actually lost money. But this is a good thing, according to Vic Salerno of USBookmaking. It means the customers will be returning. Meanwhile, in a move to attract younger players, a game tied to sporting-event outcomes soon will be available from the New Mexico Lottery.
MGM Launches Talks with Shooting Victims
After failing to sue victims of the 2017 mass shooting on the Strip the gaming giant has switched course and now hopes to settle with them out of court. The two sides are expected to postpone lawsuits in federal courts in seven states while they pursue mediation.
Penn Details York Mini-Casino, Proposes Second in Berks County
As a public meeting was held on Penn National Gaming’s plan to open its Hollywood Casino York mini-casino in the York Galleria Mall, the company announced plans for a second mini-casino near Morgantown (l.).
Classmates Hope to Use Gaming To Revive Virginia Town
Bristol, Virginia, has hit upon hard times with a downtrodden coal industry and the recently closure of a factory. Two former high school classmates hope to open a casino in a former mall (l.) to bring jobs and tourism back to the area.
WSOP.com, Borgata Poker Offer Big Tournaments in November
Throughout November, WSOP.com and Borgata Poker are hosting several big tournaments, including WSOP’s Coast to Coast Classic with a prize pool of up to $1.5 million and the $1 Million Guaranteed Borgata Fall Poker Open Championship.
Timing Is Everything for NFL, College Football Bets
Timing is vital when you’re betting on the NFL or college football, and oddsmakers are catching up to the hottest teams. Our sports betting expert Dave Bontempo explains. Plus, the latest on the NBA and NHL.
WSOP.com, BorgataPoker Host Tournament Events Every Week
WSOP.com and BorgataPoker offer a robust schedule of tournament play every week. Sunday remains a big day, but here’s a look at what’s happening the rest of the week.
