Steve and Elaine Declare Peace
The divorced pair of power brokers, Steve and Elaine Wynn, have agreed to end a long-running court fight over control of their Wynn Resorts stock, an agreement could put their combined 21 percent stake on the market. Steve Wynn may have to sell to satisfy regulators as a result of his sexual harassment allegations, but new Wynn CEO Matt Maddox says he’s seen nothing to indicate the company is a takeover target.
West Virginia Sports Betting Bill Becomes Law
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (l.) allowed a sports betting bill to become law without his signature. The bill excludes major sports leagues’ desired 1 percent integrity fee, but Justice said he may call a special session to modify the measure to include a .25 percent fee. Kansas, Missouri, New York and Louisiana also are considering sports betting bills.
No Bids Submitted for Fifth PA Mini-Casino
After snow delayed the auction for Pennsylvania’s fifth satellite casino two days, the rescheduled auction on Friday, March 9 drew no bidders for another mini-casino. If no further bids are received during subsequent auctions, a second round of bidding for non-Pennsylvania gaming companies will be conducted.
A Slice of Heaven on the Las Vegas Strip
Caesars Entertainment is partnering with a trio of leaders in virtual reality entertainment, including rock star Perry Farrell (l.), on a $100 million multi-themed attraction at the Linq. Titled “Kind Heaven,” the project is slated to open next year as a totally immersive, one a one-of-a-kind augmented reality experience.
Santa Anita, Keeneland, Aqueduct offer a peek at the Kentucky Derby
Three Kentucky Derby prep races—Santa Anita, Keeneland and Aqueduct—take off on April 7. Prep races give bettors a glimpse of race conditions, traffic, even a weak ride from the jockey. Plus, why is it so tricky to handicap the NHL playoffs starting April 11?
MGM Springfield Promises ‘Safer Downtown’
Downtown Springfield, Massachusetts has for years been considered an unsafe place at night. That’s going to change says Jason Rucker, who took over recently as the new director of security for the MGM Springfield. Rucker promises a “newer, safer downtown.”
Twin Spires
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Golden Nugget’s Online Games Top 500, Expanding Players’ Options and Rewards
GoldenNuggetCasino.com now offers more than 500 games, including more than 300 for mobile devices. Lots of games, lots of choices and lots of rewards make Golden Nugget a top online gambling site in New Jersey.
WSOP.com’s Weekly Leaderboards Award Players in Cash, Tournament Seats
The basic leaderboard simply rewards players who accumulate rewards points for playing their favorite games. With four weekly leaderboard promotions to choose from, covering both cash and tournament action, players are always on the hunt for big rewards at WSOP.com.
March Madness Wagers Could Reach $10B, Mostly in Illegal Bets
More than $10 billion will be wagered on this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the American Gaming Association estimates. Only 3 percent of that will be placed in legal bets in Nevada sports books.
4 Reasons You Need to Be Playing the Lottery Online
Online lotteries offer a broader range of games, easy electronic deposits and access to winnings and ongoing exciting promotions. If you’re not playing online, here are four reasons why you should be.
Nevada Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Protect Online Gambling
A U.S. congresswoman representing Las Vegas has asked the federal government to keep online gambling legal. Democratic Representative Dina Titus wrote to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, urging the Justice Department not to reverse a ruling it made in 2011 that allowed online gambling in individual states.
