Thailand Cuts Power to Myanmar Border Gambling Zone
Thailand’s electricity authority cut off power to two towns just across the border in Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State on Monday night. The area is home to Yatai New Town, a…
A’s Las Vegas Stadium Deal Makes No Cents — Stanford Prof
It may not be a bad thing for Las Vegas that the bill providing $380M in public funds for a $1.5B stadium on the Strip for the Oakland Athletics died…
PGA Tour, LIV Golf Merger Welcomed by US Sportsbooks
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf shocked the golfing world this morning by announcing a proposed merger. The tentative agreement will settle the many lawsuits between the two professional golf…
Oakland A’s Las Vegas MLB Ballpark Funding Benched by State Legislature
The Oakland A’s proposed move to Las Vegas suffered a setback late Monday night. The Nevada legislature adjourned for its regular 2023 session without approving a $380 million funding measure…
Virginia Casino Workers Join National Coalition Fighting to End Indoor Smoking
Virginia casino workers in the recently liberalized commercial gaming market have joined a nationwide group of gaming industry employees who are fighting to end indoor smoking. A “no-smoking” sign is…
Portugal’s Online Gaming Market Adds 25% in Revenue During Q1
Online gaming continues to become more popular in many countries, including Portugal. The latest figures from the country’s gaming regulator add weight to that claim, with the online segment showing…
Casino Workers in Montreal Could Strike Over Montreal Grand Prix Weekend
Casinos in Montreal, Canada, could be paralyzed during the Formula 1 Montreal Grand Prix in a few weeks. There is a threat of a strike that could affect several employee…
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Celine Dion Helicoptered to and From Caesars Palace
Celine Dion has suffered enough misfortune. A rare degenerative neurological disease, Stiff Person’s Syndrome, has thrust the Canadian superstar back into the spotlight, causing the cancelation of all musical activity…
Colombian Police Capture Last Suspects in Golden Jack Casino Heist
The robbery of a casino in Colombia earlier this year didn’t go well for the three perpetrators, despite having help from an inside source. Police had already made one arrest…
Land-Strapped Singapore to Lose Live Horse Racing in 2024
The Singapore Turf Club (STC) will hold its final race in October 2024, signaling an end to 181 years of racing in the city-state. The club’s Singapore Racetrack in Kranji,…