Trump Pardons Former 49ers Owner Convicted in Casino Bribery Scheme
Several pardons were issued this week by President Donald Trump, with one being afforded to the former owner of the NFL San Francisco 49ers franchise who pleaded guilty in 1998…
Flutter Entertainment, Stars Group Merger OK’d by Australian Regulators
Australian competition regulators have given a preliminary thumbs up to the proposed $12.2 billion mega-merger between Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group (TSG). More than half of Australians who bet…
Supporters Say Las Vegas to Benefit from Virgin USA High-Speed Train
Advocates of the planned high-speed Virgin Trains USA route between southern California and Las Vegas say it is a sure bet that will bring Nevada-bound passengers to the entertainment, gambling…
Odds Favor R&R Partners Again Winning Las Vegas Marketing Contract
R&R Partners has held the marketing contract with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) for decades. But that could change in 2020. Las Vegas’ new hashtag is #OnlyVegas,…
MGM Resorts Is the Lone Remaining Bidder for an Osaka License
It was once a three-horse race to build an integrated resort in Osaka. But now, MGM Resorts International and local partner Orix are the last competitors standing. MGM is the…
Macau Casinos to Reopen After Coronavirus Shutdown
The reels will start spinning again in Macau at the stroke of midnight CST (China Standard Time) Thursday, as the casino hub ends a 15-day shutdown triggered by the novel…
Louisiana’s Jena Choctaw Pines Casino Repairing Computer Glitches
A Louisiana tribal gaming property was still trying to correct computer malfunctions that apparently impacted slots over the Presidents Day weekend. Louisiana’s Jena Choctaw Pines Casino reportedly was still facing…
EPL Team Everton Aborts SportPesa Sponsorhip Deal Two Years Early
English Premier League club Everton has cut short its £7 million-per-year ($9 million) jersey sponsorship deal with Sportpesa two years before it was due to expire. The club announced Monday…
In-Person Registration for Iowa Online Sports Betting Shows Mixed Results
Last week, the latest sportsbook announced it was coming to Iowa, although not anytime soon. A customer steps up to the counter at the PointsBet retail sportsbook at the Catfish…
Arizona Tribal Officer Killed in Confrontation Near Hon-Dah Casino
An Arizona police officer and a violent armed suspect were both killed early Monday during gunfire near the Hon-Dah Resort Casino in Pinetop, Navajo County. The fallen White Mountain Apache…