Chinese Nationals Arrested in Philippines for Kidnapping Gambler
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in the Philippines and charged with kidnapping a man over his alleged failure to pay up on his gambling debts. Kidnapping continues to be…
After NHL Trade Deadline, Tampa Bay Still Favorite to Win Stanley Cup
The NHL trade deadline passed earlier this week, and the favorite to hoist the Stanley Cup at the end of the season was one of the busier teams in making…
Wind Creek Bethlehem Appoints Kathy McCracken Executive VP
Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania has appointed Kathy McCracken as the casino resort’s next executive vice president and general manager following the departure of Brian Carr from the organization. Kathy…
Eldorado CEO Reeg Tells Analysts Caesars Deal Will be a ‘Home Run’
Eldorado Resorts CEO Tom Reeg told analysts Wednesday on the gaming company’s fourth quarter earnings call that all is going well with his company’s planned merger with Caesars Entertainment. Could…
BetMGM Opens in Indiana, Has Plan to Compete with DraftKings, FanDuel
Indiana welcomed its fifth mobile sports betting application earlier this week when BetMGM went online in the Hoosier State. The addition of the Roar Digital product shows that while the…
China Cancels Thousands of Passports for Those in POGO Centers
China has revoked thousands of its citizens’ passports on grounds that they violated laws by traveling to work in the Philippines’ online gaming industry. Thousands of citizens from China attempting…
British Columbia Union Says Casino Workers Remain Exposed to Crime
British Columbia’s largest labor union says its members who work inside casinos remain exposed to criminal syndicates that are attempting to launder money. Stephanie Smith says the British Columbia union…
South Korea’s Kangwon Land to Remain Closed Given Coronavirus Risk
South Korea’s Kangwon Land will stay temporarily closed until Saturday morning because of health threats associated with the COVID-19 virus. The gaming property initially closed at noon on Sunday and…
Virginia Casino Bill Going to Conference as Senate Blocks House Changes
Virginia lawmakers will hash out the differences they have with a bill that would legalize casino gaming in their state by creating a conference committee. Rendering of the proposed casino…
Despite Recent Knee Injury, Brooks Koepka Favored at Honda Classic
Brooks Koepka has been golf’s most dominant player in recent years. But after suffering a knee injury and undergoing a painful stem-cell injection, the 29-year-old admits he’s “nowhere near 100…