Macau Government Forecasts Flat 2020 GGR, Workers Demand Pay Hike
The Macau government is assuming in its 2020 operating budget that casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) will be flat next year. But that isn’t stopping the largest labor union in…
Mississippi Judge Sinks Proposed Gulf Coast Casinos
A longstanding battle by two casino developers to build properties on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Bay St. Louis were dealt a hammer blow this week, The Sun Herald…
Steve Wynn Says Nevada Regulators Can’t Discipline Him
Former casino mogul Steve Wynn claims Nevada regulators have “no jurisdiction” to fine him or ban him from the state’s gaming industry because he is no longer a gaming licensee…
High Chicago Casino Tax Remains, as Illinois General Assembly Adjourns
The Chicago casino tax structure that has been deemed excessive by an independent gaming industry firm that conducted a feasibility study on the project will remain in place, at least…
Kentucky Sports Betting Proponent Moving Forward With Bill for 2020
The Kentucky General Assembly will take up sports betting again in 2020, as the lawmaker who sponsored the bill told Casino.org he will refile his proposal, possibly as soon as…
NFL Suspends Myles Garrett Indefinitely Following Steelers-Browns Brawl
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for ripping the helmet off Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and striking him with it at the end…
Imperial Pacific Subpoenaed by Federal Grand Jury
Chinese casino developer Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been summoned to testify before a federal grand jury on January 30, 2020, as part of an FBI corruption probe, The Saipan…
Eldorado, Caesars Shareholders Vote in Favor of Takeover Deal
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERI) and Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR) investors today overwhelmingly voted in favor of the regional gaming company’s $17.3 billion takeover of the Caesars Palace operator. One of…
Poker Player Loses, Sets Opponent Afire, Faces Murder Rap
A Florida man who lost several thousand dollars to an acquaintance he later allegedly shot and set on fire left a glaring trail of evidence behind him, The Tampa Bay…
Thursday Night Football Odds Have Steelers Underdogs Against Browns
Thursday Night Football odds have the Cleveland Browns (3-6) favored by a field goal at home against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4). The Browns snapped a four-game skid last Sunday…