MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Praises Gaming Industry
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren had no qualms identifying the numerous ways in which the gaming industry is benefitting society as a whole across the United States and beyond. MGM…
Topgolf Is Mulling an IPO That Implies the Company Is Worth $4 Billion
Topgolf International, the operator of driving ranges that shatter golf’s traditionally staid image, is reportedly preparing an initial public offering (IPO) for later this year that values the company at…
Japan Establishes Casino Control Commission as Bribery Scandal Rages
Despite a deepening corruption scandal that has ensnared six pro-casino lawmakers, Japan is continuing to lay the groundwork for its forthcoming casino market. Mikio Shimoji of the Nippon Ishin no…
Culinary Union Leader Finally Scores Las Vegas Stadium Board Seat
Culinary Union leader Geoconda Arguello-Kline has received a seat on the Las Vegas Stadium Authority (LVSA) Board of Directors after all. The Culinary Union fought hard and succeeded in being…
Macau January GGR Could be Decent if Visa Controls Are Loosened
The ability of gaming companies in Macau to get off to a strong start in 2020 will depend heavily on the relaxation of recently implemented visitation visa restrictions, according to…
Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Ozarks Casino Gaming Legislation
Fans of “Ozarks,” the popular Netflix drama crime series starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, might think Missouri Rep. Rocky Miller (R-Lake Ozark) has been binging the show a bit…
Pope County Arkansas Casino Proposal Delayed Following Court Ruling
A Pope County, Arkansas-planned gaming operation was temporarily blocked after a local judge approved a restraining order. The ruling prevents the Arkansas Racing Commission from issuing a casino license or…
Mississippi Police Alledge Men Glued Winning Numbers on Lottery Ticket
Police in Mississippi say two men glued the winning numbers onto a state lottery ticket in an attempt to fraudulently claim a $100,000 prize. Russell Sparks (left) and Odis Latham…
Houston, Tennessee Face Titanic Odds in NFL Divisional Playoff Games
For the first time in a decade, the AFC Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs won’t feature the New England Patriots. That’s just one of the ramifications from the Tennessee…
Minnesota, Seattle Underdogs Next Week in NFL Playoffs After Road Wins
Road teams were kings in the NFL’s Wild Card playoff games Sunday. But by winning, both the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings will be on the road again next weekend….