Melco CEO Lawrence Ho Blames US-China Trade War for Down Year
Billionaire Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho says the ongoing trade war between China and the US is most responsible for what he calls a “down year” in the casino enclave….
Alabama College Football Odds Lengthen Following Tua Injury
The Alabama Crimson Tide’s college football odds have lengthened significantly following the season-ending hip injury to superstar quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tua Tagovailoa’s season is over, and oddsmakers setting college football…
New Jersey Drug Offenders Who Get Sober Could Work in Casinos
New Jersey casinos may soon employ rehabilitated drug offenders, despite concerns over addiction relapses, if proposed state legislation is approved. New Jersey Assemblyman Vincent Mazzeo, D-Northfield, is sponsoring a bill…
Springfield Mayor Communication Director Arrested at MGM Casino
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s communications director was arrested and charged over the weekend with malicious destruction of property at the $960 million MGM Springfield. Marian Sullivan oversees Springfield Mayor Domenic…
Pasco Washington Tribal Casino Possible if Land Placed in Trust
The Pasco, Washington State region could get a tribal gaming venue if 184 acres are eventually approved by the US government for federal trust status. That follows a failed initiative…
Connecticut Tribes End Slot Revenue Slide, More Good News for Indians
Connecticut tribes saw their casino slot machine win post a gain in October, the first time that has occurred since June of 2018. Finally, a welcomed slot machine revenue report…
Osaka Will Formally Engage Casino Operators in December
Hirofumi Yoshimura, the governor of Osaka Prefecture, recently stated that the region and city will formally engage prospective integrated resort (IR) operators in December with the goal of announcing a…
Rutgers Study Confirms Atlantic City Has Too Many Casinos
Buoyed by internet gaming and sports betting, casino operators in Atlantic City, N.J., broadly speaking, are enjoying a solid 2019 on the gross gaming revenue (GGR) front. But the good…
Oddsmakers Say It’s Anybody’s Race
Four drivers are still alive in the hunt for the NASCAR championship this Sunday, and according to oddsmakers, there’s no choosing a favorite between the remaining contenders. Denny Hamlin, Kevin…
Canadian Study Confirms Drunk Gambling is a Bad Idea
It’s not surprising that gambling while intoxicated isn’t the wisest use of money. But new evidence suggests that liquid courage emboldens players to chase losses. No surprise here, but a…