China and Macau Intensify Crackdown on Illicit Foreign Exchange Syndicates

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Mainland China and Macau have joined forces to crack down on illegal foreign exchange operations and related crimes, dismantling 263 syndicates and identifying illicit funds exceeding RMB800 billion (approximat...

Tennessee Breaks Sports Betting Records in November; Three-Peat in the Books

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For the third month in a row, Tennessee’s sports betting market achieved record-breaking results in November, surpassing previous highs in both betting handle and tax revenue. Gross wagers during the month reac...

Peoria Takes Action to Bring Par-A-Dice Casino to Its Side in Illinois

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The Peoria City Council has officially taken steps to pursue the relocation of the Par-A-Dice Casino from East Peoria to its side of the Illinois River. On Tuesday night, the council unanimously approved hiring...

New Legislation Solidifies TAB NZ Monopoly to Support Racing Industry; New Zealand To Ban Greyhound Racing

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In addition to a new bill that will see greyhound racing banned in the country, New Zealand’s government has introduced a significant legislative change to secure the future of its racing industry. The proposed...

U.S. Senators Push for Investigation Into FanDuel and DraftKings

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Concerns over market competition in the U.S. sports betting industry have reignited as Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) request federal scrutiny of FanDuel and DraftKings. In a letter addresse...

Caesars Virginia Sets New Grand Opening Date for December 17; Owensboro Racing & Gaming Eyes Feb 12, 2025 Launch

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Caesars Virginia has adjusted the date of its grand opening, now slated for December 17 instead of December 12. The announcement, made by Caesars Entertainment, highlighted an array of festivities, including a ...

Sports Betting Narrowly Approved in Missouri Amid High-Profile Campaigns

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Missouri voters have given the green light to legal sports betting, approving Amendment 2 by a razor-thin margin of 50.05%. With the certification of election results by the Missouri Board of State Canvassers, ...