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Earlier this week, the plans for the Springfield Casino by MGM were changed, with a new design that does not feature the 25-story glass hotel tower. In previous plans, MGM planned on creating the hotel tower wh...
The Star Vegas Resort and Club in Poipet, Cambodia “successfully launched” its Heng Sheng VIP club Sunday, according to an announcement by Southeast Asia casino operator Donaco International Ltd.
Macau VIP g...
A congressman involved in the effort to bring Las Vegas style sports betting to New Jersey said on Monday that the recent hike in fantasy sports offerings promising players big payouts may help to refocus atten...
The most recent filing by Summit Ascent Holdings LTD with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange confirms a planned October 8th soft opening for Tigre De Cristal and states that Phase I will be in full operation in "appr...
Melco Crown Entertainment and Edinburgh Napier University have teamed up in order to launch an in-house bachelor degree program for staff. The initiative got the name “MCE YOU-niversity” and it’s part of the gr...
The Amaya Group, the parent company of PokerStars, has decided to merge two of their powerhouse poker tours into one, creating a force to be reckoned with in the poker industry for both Australia and Asia. The ...
Over $14,000 in fines have been issued to three casinos in Atlantic City after the properties allowed underage or self-excluded gamblers to enter their casino and place wagers. The fines were reported by the Ne...
Hong Kong business tycoon and billionaire Tony Fung Wing Cheung had earlier committed to investing significantly into Australia as he believed the casino industry down under had enormous potential. Fung had com...
A recent legislative report from Illinois’ General Assembly Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) indicates that gaming expansion in the state may not be the answer to the state’s mone...
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe of Fort Washakie, Wyoming has begun work on its Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel near Lander after holding a groundbreaking ceremony last week. The $30 million expansion project was a...
In March of 2013, the Horseshoe Casino of Cincinnati, Ohio was created, with a $450 million price tag. Officials of the venue decided to create a rooftop bar area which would be a hot spot for events, including...
On Thursday morning, at around 5 a.m., two sisters decided to leave the Motor City Casino after a night of gambling. Beverly and Janet Hill were surprised by an attacker, who abducted the pair, and then carjack...
The Pojoaque Pueblo tribe has accused state gaming officials in New Mexico of conspiring against the tribe by holding a closed door meeting and taking indirect steps to threaten gaming manufacturers and vendors...
A scam was recently detected that has affected hundreds of online players on popular gambling sites PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker by allowing malware operators to cheat during online games. The scam was uncove...
Daiwa Securities Group Inc., report issued on Thursday calls the 2016 opening of a new ferry terminal at Pac On, Taipa a possible “game changer for Cotai.”
According to the report, the new ferry will be capa...