Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

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Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

New Jersey’s Gaming Revenue Soars in 2024, but Atlantic City Faces Decline in Land-Based Casino Earnings

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New Jersey’s gaming sector reached unprecedented heights in 2024, achieving a record total revenue of nearly $6.3 billion. This figure marks a significant 9% increase over the previous year, primarily fueled by...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

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In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to Open February 6 with Lynyrd Skynyrd Performance

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The highly anticipated Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino will officially open its doors on Thursday, February 6, with a series of exciting events marking the occasion. The grand opening ceremony, which w...

Bally’s Requests Property Tax Discount for $1.7B Chicago Casino Project Amid Ongoing Struggles

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Bally’s, a Rhode Island-based gambling company, is seeking a significant property tax break to support its $1.7 billion integrated casino and hotel project along the Chicago River, Illinois. The venue, planned ...

Grand Traverse Band Launches Temporary Casino in Benzie County, Michigan; Eyes Future Expansion

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The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportuniti...

Intralot and VSC Settle for $6.5 Million Over D.C. Sports Betting Contract Fraud

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Two major contractors in Washington, D.C.'s controversial sports betting program have reached a settlement to pay a combined total of $6.5 million after an investigation uncovered fraudulent practices in the aw...

Federal Court Clears Path for Koi Nation’s Controversial Casino Project Near Windsor

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The decision came after Graton Rancheria, which operates the Bay Area’s largest casino, filed for an injunction seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing its approval process. The G...

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Breaks Ground on New Casino Del Sol Location in Tucson

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In a historic move for Tucson, Arizona, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe has officially kicked off construction on its highly anticipated new casino, marking the first of its kind within the city's limits. The groundbrea...