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FEATURED:Nevada gaming regulators seek to ban Steve Wynn from casino industry over sexual misconduct allegations; he ‘is not a person of good character’ New
Nevada gaming regulators are moving to have Steve Wynn, the casino mogul credited with shaping the Las Vegas Strip as it’s known today and accused of committing serial sexual misconduct against his employees, formally declared unsuitable to hold a state gaming license. The Nev... [continue]
FEATURED:G2E: Aristocrat’s Fernandez brings unique skills to president’s position New
So much for settling into the job. Aristocrat Technologies President of Americas Hector Fernandez was appointed to the position overseeing the gaming equipment provider’s operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America just prior to the July 4th holiday. In the past 100 days... [continue]
FEATURED:Behind the counter: a college football day in the life of a Vegas sportsbook New
A half-hour prior to kickoff for the first slate of college football games Saturday, a short, 74-year-old man whose white hoodie matches his thick shock of hair paces in the sportsbook at South Point Hotel Casino. But he’s not preparing to make a bet. Longtime oddsmaker Jimmy ... [continue]
FEATURED:Wynn Resorts drops out of race for Osaka gaming license to focus efforts on Tokyo region New
Wynn Resorts became the latest U.S. casino operator to end the bidding for a gaming license in Osaka, Japan, paving a clear path for rival MGM Resorts International. In statement Monday, the company said it would focus its attention on Japan’s Kanto region, which includes the ... [continue]

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2019-10-15T09:20 EDTAtlantic City to transfer power amid corruption – yet again
2019-10-14T23:56 EDTLightfoot floats casino, real estate transfer tax plans with Chicago delegation ahead of fall veto session
2019-10-14T22:10 EDTRaiders and Allegiant Stadium announce partnership with Southern California casino
2019-10-14T21:21 EDTMaryland: Hogan group to host high-dollar fundraiser at Cordish casino to prepare for school funding fight
2019-10-14T21:12 EDTFlorida: State leaders could change course on gambling

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FEATURED:Macau tourism chief expects close to 40 million visitors this year New
Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes says her office expects Macau’s number of visitor arrivals this year to reach almost 40 million – another record and an increase of 438 percent compared to 1999, the year of the establishment of t... [continue]
FEATURED:Las Vegas Sands well placed to absorb cost of large-scale Japan IR: Fitch New
Ratings agency Fitch has outlined “increased confidence” in the ability of global casino giant Las Vegas Sands to develop a large-scale integrated resort in Japan without any significant impact on its leverage ratio. The assessment came as Fitch affirmed the Long-Term Issuer... [continue]
FEATURED:Gambling firms ‘ruled out’ for London Stadium naming rights New
London Stadium’s naming rights will not be acquired by a gambling, tobacco or alcohol company, as stadium stakeholders continue to search for a deal to help reduce its significant financial losses. Citing sources close to venue landlord London Legacy Development Corporation (L... [continue]

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2019-10-14T19:17 EDTPlans submitted for Macau “Nasdaq”
2019-10-14T19:12 EDTMGA issues Brexit guidance to UK stakeholders
2019-10-14T19:06 EDTBrazil would be an attractive gambling market for local gaming operators – Pansy Ho
2019-10-14T19:02 EDTGambling racket busted in Delhi, 58 arrested

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Danville and Its Dream
By Ken Adams, CDC Gaming Reports
The expansion of casino gaming in Illinois is progressing at a measured pace. Chicago is still waiting for new legislation that ... [continue]
Casino hubs Macau, Las Vegas, use art to draw visitors from around the world
By Cory Roberts, CDC Gaming Asia
With the five-month Art Macao event now drawing to a close, the Macau government has been quick to call it a success. The wide-r... [continue]
MGM Resorts makes right move in 1 October settlement
By John L. Smith, CDC Gaming Reports
Credit MGM Resorts International for doing not only the smart thing, but also the right thing with its recent agreement to settle ... [continue]
October 31st is not just Halloween
By Andrew Tottenham, Managing Director, Tottenham & Co
“Brexit” is a word that everyone is fed up hearing, so I will keep this article as short as possible. As most of you are aware... [continue]