Macau casino stocks extended a now lengthy slump Monday on news that the special administrative region (SAR) is attempting to criminalize unlicensed money transfers when the intent of the exchanged cash is for wagering purposes.
Guests arrive at The Londoner in Macau on the Cotai Strip. Macau casino stocks slumped on news of a potential crackdown...Michigan Lottery Player Loses By One Number, Then Wins $800K
A Michigan man recently was so close to the big win in the Fantasy 5 game in his state’s lottery. He had hit four of five numbers.
Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli, pictured above. A man won a state lottery game recently after losing the big jackpot by one number the day before. (Image: Michigan Lottery)He earned $100, and was excited...
Bill to Expedite NYC Casino Licenses on Life Support
Legislation to speed up bidding for three New York City-area casino licenses faces a bleak near-term outlook. The objective of the bill was to open the window for proposals by the end of this month, but that appears unlikely because there’s less than three weeks left in August.
An aerial shot of the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza in...Red Rock Tavern Biz Approved, Nears Tussle with Golden
Earlier this week, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) recommended for approval a plan by Red Rock Resorts to enter the gaming bar space in the Las Vegas Valley.
An image of the Red Rock Resort, Casino, and Spa. The operator is nearing entry into the competitive Las Vegas gaming tavern scene. (Image: Station Casinos)That sets the stage for the...
California Bookie Expected To Serve 30 to 37 Months Behind Bars
Bookmaker Mathew Bowyer is facing a prison sentence of between 30 to 37 months following Friday’s guilty pleas to gambling-related charges, according to his attorney.
Mathew Bowyer, pictured above. He faces a prison sentence after pleading guilty to gambling-related charges. (Image: YouTube)Bowyer, 49, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., admitted to...
Mohegan Reports Record Revenue Thanks to Inspire Korea
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, operating commercially as Mohegan, formerly Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, experienced record revenue in the third quarter of the company’s 2024 fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.
Mohegan said in its third-quarter financial report that the opening of Inspire in South Korea at Incheon International...Ohio Republicans Say College Player Prop Ban Unjustified
Three Republicans in the Ohio House of Representatives say the state’s ban on college player prop bets is unwarranted in the wake of student-athletes being able to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
The DraftKings Sportsbook in Virginia presents player prop odds on the number of strikeouts each starting pitcher for...UPDATE: Nelly Was Targeted for Arrest After Winning Casino Jackpots -- Attorney
UPDATE: A lawyer for Nelly has told TMZ on Thursday that the rapper was “targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer” after trying to cash in several jackpots he won at a St. Louis casino early Wednesday, and that his arrest was unlawful.
According to attorney Scott Rosenblum, an officer supervising the transactions told Nelly that...
David Copperfield Trashed $7.4M Penthouse, Lawsuit Alleges
Las Vegas mainstay David Copperfield, 67, is accused in a New York lawsuit of trashing his penthouse condominium that he’s owned since 1997.
David Copperfield’s penthouse atop the Galleria Condominium building in Manhattan has fallen into disrepair, a lawsuit alleges. Copperfield allegedly abandoned the residency in 2018. (Image: Casino....Encore Boston Harbor Casino Chips Stolen, Man Charged
The theft of $13K worth of casino chips from Encore Boston Harbor led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man this week.
Encore Boston Harbor, pictured above. A man was charged after allegedly stealing casino chips from the property. (Image: Encore Boston Harbor)Gary Hunt of Massachusetts was charged with larceny over $1,200 and larceny from a building,...
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