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IPI Still Hoping to Finish Saipan Resort

Imperial Pacific International, bankrupt operator of a Saipan casino, continues to suggest it can find a way to complete construction of its resort on the Western Pacific island and...

Published May 6, 2024

Malaysian PM, Others Seek Reprisals for Casino ‘Lie’

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (l.) of Malaysia, who flatly denied reports of a planned second casino in the country, says those who spread the “lie” will face legal consequences....

Published May 6, 2024

Melco Wins 20-year License for City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced it will partner with Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings to operate a casino in Colombo. The Cinnamon Life resort will be rebranded...

Published May 6, 2024

Texas Poll Shows Casino, Sports Betting Support

More than half, 56 percent, of 1.600 likely Texas voters support casinos and 30 percent oppose, according to a new poll. Also, 47 percent of Texan voters favor online...

Published May 6, 2024

Prominent DA Calls for Clarity in PA Skill Games Bill

Berks County District Attorney John Adams, in an op-ed piece for the Reading Eagle, called for a clear plan in legislation to regulate so-called skill games that have spread...

Published May 6, 2024

UNLV Looks to Lease 42-Acre Off-Strip Plot

UNLV is looking to enter into a 99-year ground lease with G2 Capital Development, a deal that the school says could generate $1.25 billion in revenue during the term....

Published May 6, 2024

Nassau County to Rework Process to Validate Sands Lease

Nassau County on New York’s Long Island will alter its lease approval process to issue a valid lease to Las Vegas Sands for its proposed casino at the Nassau...

Published May 6, 2024

Diller Recommended for Unlimited NV License Following SEC Probe

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended full licensure for media mogul and MGM shareholder Barry Diller (l.), after the SEC dropped an insider trading investigation involving Diller and...

Published May 6, 2024

Cohen Launches Marketing Blitz for Metropolitan Park

Billionaire New York Mets owner Steven Cohen (l.) has launched a social media marketing campaign promoting his Metropolitan Park casino proposal, aiming to sidestep opposition from a key lawmaker.

Published May 6, 2024

Atlantic City Dealers Blast Murphy, Local 54

Anti-smoking Atlantic City dealers blasted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (l.) and the union local representing Atlantic City hotel and restaurant workers for failing to support a smoking ban.

Published May 6, 2024

Development Group Announces Plans For LV Resort with NBA Arena

A new multibillion-dollar project has been proposed for the Las Vegas Strip, complete with an NBA-quality arena and a seven-star resort and casino with 2,500 rooms. The yet unnamed...

Published May 6, 2024

Controversy Abounds as Petersburg Selects Cordish to Develop Casino

Controversy has erupted over Petersburg, Virginia’s selection of the Cordish Companies to develop a $1.4 billion casino after a letter surfaced naming Bally’s as the original choice. City council...

Published May 6, 2024

Nebraska’s First Permanent Casino Opening May 13

Harrah’s Columbus (l.), Nebraska’s first full-fledged, newly built permanent casino, will open May 13 with 400 slots, 11 table games, sportsbook and restaurant, plus Nebraska’s only 1-mile racetrack. Three...

Published April 29, 2024