Churchill Downs Moves Spring Meet Following 12 Equine Deaths
Churchill Downs — the operator of the storied racetrack of the same name — announced late Friday that it is halting its spring meet effective June 7 and that the…
Macau Casino Stocks Could Be Boosted by China Stimulus Plans
China is mulling a fresh round of monetary stimulus to support the country’s battered property market and those efforts could benefit Macau casino stocks. The Wynn Macau integrated resort. China…
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Free Marshmello Show, F1 Concerts, Enrique/ Pitbull/Ricky, No Clarkson Tour
Marshmello, the superstar DJ who performs dressed like one, will give a free outdoor concert at Toshiba Plaza at T-Mobile Arena at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, June 3, prior to the…
MGM, Galaxy Entertainment Signal Interest in Thailand Casinos
Thailand isn’t yet home to casino resorts, but that could change and some operators are looking to get a head start on that shift. Galaxy Entertainment and MGM Resorts International…
Las Vegas Among Worst US Cities for Hotel Service — Survey
Las Vegas did not make the Top 10 worst US cities for hotel service, according to a new survey by travel website Planetware.com. It came in 11th worst. Poor service…
Connecticut ‘Gambling Addict’ State Rep Imprisoned for $1.2M Covid Relief Fraud
A former Connecticut state representative has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing more than $1.2 million of federal Covid-relief funds from the city of West Haven. Michael…
France Blocks Influencers, Athletes from Promoting Gambling, Threatens Jail
Initiatives to tame the “jungle” of gambling promotion by social media influencers, athletes, and others in France have achieved their respective goals. Both the French government and the gaming regulator…
Brazil Lawmaker Wants Sports Betting Limited to Only One Type of Wager
The fallout from a widespread scandal of match-fixing in Brazilian sports is far from over. A federal investigation launched this week, and as it advances, lawmakers will have to explore…
Connecticut Lottery Moving Online With Expanded IGT Partnership
The Connecticut Lottery is taking its operations online through an expanded partnership with International Game Technology (IGT). The Connecticut Lottery is making it easier for players to purchase tickets. Set…
Cincinnati Baseball Coach Scott Googins Resigns in Wake of College Betting Scandal
Cincinnati baseball coach Scott Googins has stepped down after spending the last six seasons as the manager of the Bearcats. The move comes amidst a betting scandal linked to Alabama…