GamingAqueduct
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Bettors hitting jackpot at Big A
(New York) -- It’s a win-win at the Big A! The Aqueduct racino provides the biggest bang for bettors’ bucks — by paying out more in winnings than any...
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Delaware Online
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Delaware officials discuss new online gaming law
(Delaware) -- Representatives of Delaware's gambling industry are gathering to discuss a new law authorizing online betting and more venues for sports wagering and...
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Illinois Gaming
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Aldermen warm up to video gambling machines
(Illinois) -- Aldermen on Monday appeared headed toward legalizing video gambling within city limits, acknowledging what they called the “social cost” of...
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All-or-nothing approach to video gambling likely in Elgin
(Illinois) -- Elgin officials will need to take an all-or-nothing approach to video gambling despite a community organization's plea to consider limiting poker...
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Carol Stream village board leans toward allowing video poker
(Illinois) -- Carol Stream village board members say there’s a stink attached to allowing video gambling within village limits, but they might still hold their...
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Public opinion sought on video gambling
(Illinois) -- Aldermen later this month will vote on whether to allow video gambling in bars, veterans organizations and truck stops, but not until the public is allowed...
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Quinn rejects lawmakers' promises of future gambling reforms
(Illinois) -- Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday dismissed the idea that he would sign into law a major gambling expansion in exchange for a promise from lawmakers that they will...
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Quinn: Won't sign gambling bill for ethics law
(Illinois) -- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he won't sign a gambling expansion bill in exchange for a promise that legislators will pass an ethics measure in the fall.
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Manila Casino
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Booming Manila bets on casinos
(Philippines) -- THE ECONOMIC upswing is translating into an array of cranes on the skyline in downtown Manila, and among the striking developments are a number of new...
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Casino deal sees Melco Crown enter the Philippines
(Philippines) -- Melco Crown Entertainment is to develop a billion-dollar integrated casino resort in the Philippines through a new partnership with Belle Corp.
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Maryland Gaming
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Attorney Billy Murphy may sue for Baltimore casino rebid
(Maryland) -- Baltimore attorney William “Billy” Murphy Jr. said he may sue the state of Maryland to force a rebidding of the planned Baltimore casino if...
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Maryland Lawmakers Continue Gambling Talks
(Maryland) -- Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley won't call a special session to take up the issue of gambling expansion next week. And while lawmakers will continue...
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Maryland Live! Casino Pulls in $28 Million in First Month
(Maryland) -- Judging by the revenue that flooded Maryland Live! in its first month in operation, a lot of Marylanders in the Washington, DC, area spent the record heat...
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New hotel, casino, shopping mall make for fun getaway
(Maryland) -- What a nice surprise it is when a hotel that’s unassuming on the outside is a splendor of style and comfort inside. That was my experience recently...
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New York Gaming
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BLOG: A Crackdown on Gambling, and a Push to Legalize It
(New York) -- Government at all levels has been known to say one thing and do another, a statement that probably does not come as a revelation. “Hypocrisy”...
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Ohio Gaming
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New gambling venues net Ohio $23.5 million
(Ohio) -- Ohio raked in $23.5 million in tax and other revenue in the first seven weeks of full-blown gambling in the state, two agencies reported Monday.
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Ohio ’racino’ revenue tops $11M in opening month
(Ohio) -- The first slots-like gambling machines added to one of Ohio’s horse tracks have taken in more than $11 million in revenue during the facility’s...
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Racino reaps $12.7 million in first month
(Ohio) -- Ohio’s first racino Scioto Downs raked in $12.7 million during its first month of operation. The results are better than expected, say officials with the...
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Online Gaming
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Angels ante up for Betable’s real-money gaming
(UK) -- Betable today launched its real-money gaming platform in private developer beta. In addition, it announced a seed round from investors including Greylock...
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Betable allows social games to add real money gambling
(UK) -- Social games are often addictive like gambling but so far, they don’t generate nearly the same kind of revenue. But that’s about to change.
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Betable launches real money games platform
(UK) -- Betable today revealed its real-money games platform, a private developer beta test and an undisclosed amount of seed funding. Founder and CEO Christopher...
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Betable Launches the World’s First Real-Money Gaming Platform and Announces Top Tier Investors
(UK) -- Greylock Discovery Fund, FF Angel LLC and True Ventures' Investment in Betable Signals the Silicon Valley's Confidence in Real-Money Gaming Betable...
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Gambling add-on offered to app developers by Betable
(UK) -- A US-run company has launched a software kit that will allow developers to add real-money gambling features to online games and mobile device apps.
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Startup to bring real-money bets to social games
(UK) -- Online social games could get a shot of real money with a new platform launched by a startup on Monday. The new platform to allow real-money bets on almost any...
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Why Investors Are Gambling On Betable Even Though It's Illegal In The U.S.
(USA) -- This morning a U.K. startup called Betable announced that it has figured out how to attach real money to social games in a secure way.
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Will Developers Ante Up for a Gambling API?
(UK) -- A new API aims to capitalize on the social gaming phenomenon by giving app developers an even better way to monetize their audiences. Rather than simply selling...
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Phantom EFX founder talks casino game company’s history, acquisition
(Iowa) -- Aaron Schurman fell in love with casino gaming at a young age and decided to bring the concept home. His company, Phantom EFX, became known for creating casino...
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888 Signs New Deal and Releases New iPad App
(UK) -- There have been two important announcements from 888 Holdings in the last week. The first is a new deal with WMS Gaming Inc to offer an online poker product to...
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Playtech Licensees Make Headway In Spanish Market
(UK) -- The global developer and licensor for top online gambling products, Playtech announced this week that its products are advancing into the Spanish online gambling...
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Ontario Gaming
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Cities beware: The house always wins
(Ontario) -- Boosters of more casinos in Ontario – 29 are planned with at least one for the City of Toronto – trot out a stock list of justifications for...
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Poker Tournament
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Phil Hellmuth eliminated on opening day of WSOP Main Event
(Las Vegas) -- The $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event began Saturday, with 1,066 players beginning their quest to win poker's most important tournament.
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Sheldon Adelson
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Sheldon Adelson Fires Back Against Prostitution Allegations
(Las Vegas) -- For the past two years, Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire head of the Las Vegas Sands casino empire and major Mitt Romney benefactor, has remained quiet...
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Singapore Gaming
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S$195m in casino entry levies collected in 2011
(Singapore) -- The Singapore government collected S$195 million in casino entry levies last year. S$93 million has been collected so far, in the first six months of this...
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Singapore aims to keep local problem gamblers out of casinos
(Singapore) -- Singapore could limit how many times problem gamblers visit its casinos under proposed legislation on Monday, bowing to pressure to contain a rise in...
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Singapore Tightens Rules: Las Vegas Sands NYSE:LVS, Genting
(Singapore) -- The Singapore government Friday proposed stricter rules and enforcement for casino operations and local gamblers, as part of efforts to improve its...
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Taiwan Casino
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Analyst: Taiwan casinos could be at least five years away
(Taiwan) -- Residents on a small group of Taiwanese islands approved a casino referendum over the weekend, paving a way for Taiwan’s first legal gaming...
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Long road to go before casino: minister
(Taiwan) -- Although Matsu residents have voted in a referendum to allow the construction of a casino in their island county, Minister of the Interior Lee Hong-yuan (李鴻源...
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Matsu needs airport boost for casino plan, CAA says
(Taiwan) -- With Matsu’s air traffic expected to increase following a referendum to establish a casino resort on the island, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (...
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Matsu referendum triggers Cabinet discussion of draft gambling bill
(Taiwan) -- Cabinet officials discussed a draft gambling bill Monday for the first time since Matsu residents voted in a referendum in favor of opening casino resorts on...
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Minister concerned over Matsu casino
(Taiwan) -- Lee Hung-yuan, minister of the Interior, yesterday expressed his concerns over the setup of casinos on the island county of Lienchiang, also known as Matsu.
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Resort developer urges Taiwan to pass gambling bill
(Taiwan) -- The head of a resort developer urged Taiwan's government and Legislature on Monday to pass a gambling bill that will enable it to build a casino resort on...
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Shares of industrial PC makers rise on Matsu casino project
(Taiwan) -- Shares of major industrial personal computer manufacturers moved up Monday morning in the wake of a referendum that approved a casino project on the outlying...
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Taiwan island votes yes for first casino resort
(Taiwan) -- A referendum in a small island group on Saturday has paved the way for Taiwan's first casino, welcome news for global gambling companies keen to expand in...
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Taiwan: will Macau’s magic rub off?
(Taiwan) -- Governments across Asia have been keen to replicate the success of Macau, the region’s casino hub, where billions have been made from wealthy Chinese...
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Weidner seeks rapid approval of Matsu casino
(Taiwan) -- Weidner Resorts Taiwan, a company run by Venetian Casino Resort chief executive Bill Weidner, said yesterday it planned to invest about NT$60 billion (US$2...
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Other News
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Neighboring casinos want to shoot down high-end gun store proposed for Shoppes at Palazzo
(Las Vegas) -- A political fight that will undoubtedly tug at the heartstrings of gun-lovers and haters throughout Clark County is about to erupt over plans for a new...
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Black Files Personal Bankruptcy Action
(Nevada) -- Just shy of the first anniversary of Mesquite Gaming, Inc. emerging from corporate bankruptcy, Randy Black, Sr., minority owner of the company, filed for...
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Two Reno Casino Families Mourning Deaths
(Nevada) -- Members of two Reno casino families died within days of one another. Verna Harrah was married to casino magnate Bill Harrah from 1974 until his death in 1978.
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Des Plaines Casino Increases Dominance with start of Summer
(Illinois) -- The Illinois Gaming Board has released the numbers for the month of June. Des Plaines Casino, which opened a year ago this month, continues to dominate.
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Horseshoe’s June admissions fell 2 percent
(Indiana) -- Admissions at Horseshoe Southern Indiana fell to 186,682 in June, a 2 percent decline from the 191,119 recorded in June 2011, according to figures released...
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Shelbyville racino operator settles with ex-manager Cordish
(Indiana) -- The operator of Indiana Grand Casino and Indiana Downs horseracing track in Shelbyville has reached a $3.5 million settlement with the property’s...
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FYI: Did proposition for casino-type gambling in May primary pass?
(Texas) -- Q: Did the proposition we voted on for casino-type gambling in the May primary pass? A: Proposition No. 3 on the Democratic ballot asked whether the Texas...
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Casino, Marijuana Ballot Signatures Submitted
(Arkansas) -- Four citizens’ initiatives are likely to join two legislative-referred proposals for consideration on the November ballot. Friday was the deadline to...
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Lottery Posts Its Biggest Year Ever
(Florida) -- While Florida leaders remain divided over the future of gambling in the state, there's one game that keeps growing and growing. The Florida Lottery this...
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Record lottery sales boost money for Ohio schools
(Ohio) -- A year of record-high sales for the Ohio Lottery means its highest payout yet for public schools: $771 million. The lottery topped $2.7 billion in sales for...
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Ministries launch online gambling crackdown
(Indonesia) -- Three ministries are cooperating to crack down on online gambling in Indonesia, a top official says. The Communications and Information Technology...
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Betfair drops 4.5% as Cyprus announces restrictions on online betting
(UK) -- Betfair shares have dropped around 4.5% after Cyprus introduced regulation to restrict online gambling. The beleaguered eurozone state said it would restrict...
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Cyprus votes to ban i-gaming
(Cyprus) -- Cyrpus has passed a controversial online gambling bill that includes a ban on online casinos and exchange betting. The House of Representatives unanimously...
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James Moore: The odds could be against Betfair as Cypriots plan to ban a losing bet
(UK) -- The word controversial is never far away from Betfair, the online betting exchange which allows users to act as bookies by "laying" horses to lose as...
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Casino Survey Says Most Londoners Don't Want Expansion
(UK) -- A market research group says that Londoners are not happy with a plan that could see some new gambling facilities in the city. Ontario Lottery and Gaming closed...
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Call for review after pokie funds go to Auckland
(New Zealand) -- A pokies trust which gets nearly half its proceeds from Waikato and Bay of Plenty gamblers gives $2.8 million worth of grants to Auckland groups and...
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SkyCity refuses to reveal gambler research
(New Zealand) -- Experts are concerned SkyCity will use its research on potential problem gamblers at the casino to keep revenue flowing. The casino's introducing...
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Australia's Lend Lease: development could host small-scale casino
(Australia) -- A planned $6 billion development on Sydney Harbour does not have space for a large casino but could cater for smaller-scale VIP gaming, developer Lend...
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Decision on Barangaroo boutique casino looms
(Australia) -- A DECISION on whether a small VIP casino will be included in the $6 billion Barangaroo development -- one that could suit a proposal by the James Packer-...
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Young people lead betting plunge
(Australia) -- Gambling researchers are calling on the Federal Government to toughen its approach to sports betting advertising. A study conducted by academics at...
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Japanese player bags $30K in baccarat tournament
(Saipan) -- A player from Japan won the $30,000 grand prize in the 4th Baccarat Challenge of the Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino over the weekend.
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Saipan casino petition 'suspended'
(Saipan) -- Despite the fanfare and spirited debate about legalizing casino gaming on Saipan for years, only a few hundreds signed a petition to place the question on...
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Samoa PM not worried about effect of casinos on locals
(Samoa) -- The Prime Minister of Samoa says he is not worried about the effect which casinos may have on local residents. The government passed legislation in 2010...
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CLARKE: How Pollak got passion for poker
(Las Vegas) -- Actor-comedian Kevin Pollak was filming "The Usual Suspects" in 1994 when his agent called with an opportunity Pollak couldn't refuse.
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Armed robber hits local casino
(Montana) -- Great Falls Police are searching for a suspect believed to have robbed a local casino at gun point Sunday afternoon. Lt. John Schaffer said the man...
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Feds seek 11 years in Ala. casino bribery case
(Alabama) -- Federal prosecutors on Monday recommended that Country Crossing casino developer Ronnie Gilley spend nearly 11 years in prison for offering millions in...
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Ameristar Casinos (ASCA) Announces Transition of Two GMs
(Colorado) -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) announced that Sherri Summers, Ameristar's Jackpot, Nev., properties' Senior Vice President and General...
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Z Capital Partners Acquires Ownership Stake in Affinity Gaming, LLC
(Illinois) -- Z Capital Partners, L.L.C. ("Z Capital"), a private equity firm focused on revitalizing businesses, today announced that it has acquired a 24.97...
7/8/2012
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Where NH gov candidates stand on casinos
(New Hampshire) -- New Hampshire's gubernatorial candidates have offered varying degrees of qualified support for casino gambling. Supporters say New Hampshire...
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NH casino backers fear loss of revenue to Mass.
(New Hampshire) -- New Hampshire's lakes, mountains and rural charm — not to mention its tax-free status — have long enticed Massachusetts to cross the...
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NHL star tries to score at World Series of Poker
(Las Vegas) -- Playing goalie in the National Hockey League is a lot like playing high-stakes tournament poker. One mistake can cost you dearly .
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BLOG: Vinyl countdown under way at Hard Rock Hotel; Santa Fe thinks twice about Cabaret Jazz
(Las Vegas) -- A raking of the scene has picked up the following: The refurbished entertainment venue at Hard Rock Hotel is about ready for public scrutiny. The new...
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New Boomtown owner sets eyes on local market
(Nevada) -- Dean DiLullo wants to put the boom back in Boomtown. As new owner and operator of the 318-room hotel-casino west of Reno, DiLullo says his company, M1 Gaming...
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Table games in Pennsylvania casinos make a strong showing, draw
(Pennsylvania) -- The tables at Atlantic City are nice, but they’re so far away. When Brian Hoffman is just looking for a game — four card poker, black jack...
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Legislation allowing five new casinos on Gov. Quinn's desk
(Illinois) -- Legislation that would add five new gambling casinos to Illinois’ current fleet of 10 and allow slot machines at horse racing tracks arrived on Gov....
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Casinos' opening spurs questions about tipping
(Ohio) -- Ohioans have been traveling out of state to gamble for years, but casinos are new in Ohio and those who never made the road trip may have a question or two...
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Cordish and Peterson, giants of development, square off over Md. casinos gambling
(Maryland) -- They are among the region’s most prominent real estate developers. Both have reached their 70s but remain combative and blunt, routinely taking over...
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Special session won’t happen July 9
(Maryland) -- There will be no special session on July 9 in the Maryland House of Delegates to discuss gambling expansion as tentatively planned, a spokeswoman for Gov....
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Window for Maryland gambling expansion narrows
(Maryland) -- Maryland lawmakers will not be traveling to the state's capital next week to hash out an agreement on gambling. Gov. Martin O'Malley confirmed...
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Remaking Coney Island
(New York) -- A “new” Coney Island exists — if only on paper, in developers’ colorful renderings of bustling boulevards and in lengthy rezoning...
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Final horse race in Lincoln brings back memories
(Nebraska) -- Wayne Anderson has worn many hats at Lincoln’s horse racing track since he began galloping horses in 1964.
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California Lottery bets that pumped-up prizes produce record sales
(California) -- The California Lottery is planning to win big with escalating prize payouts, predicting record sales in the year ahead.
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Family Centric Groups Oppose US Internet Gambling
(USA) -- While there is a large push for the legalisation of online gambling within the US, family centric groups in 13 states are calling on Congress to block...
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Cartoons and fun with friends: How our children are being lured into gambling online
(UK) -- The casinos of Las Vegas might feel a million miles away from the bedrooms of British teenagers, but the worrying truth is that they are closer than you think.
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888 Positions Gaming in US
(UK) -- The parent company of 888 Poker has entered a new agreement which is its 2nd one with a gaming firm based in the United States. 888 Holdings Plc is aiming to...
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Casino invites banned gambler back
(New Zealand) -- Auckland's SkyCity casino has apologised to a former VIP customer - now banned for two years because her husband stole $5.5 million for gambling -...
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Campbell Newman Government to approve 1000 new poker machines for Queensland
(Australia) -- MORE than 1000 new poker machines could be installed in Queensland pubs, clubs and casinos by year's end as the cash-strapped State Government...
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Macau's gambling junkets risk losing their game
(Macau) -- The shadowy companies that bring China's millionaires to the gambling tables of Macau are facing their toughest time since the 2008 collapse of Lehman...
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Casino visit cap on the cards
(Singapore) -- Singaporeans and permanent residents who visit the casino more than five times a month may need to show the government that they are not in financial...
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Political parties divided on Matsu casino project
(Taiwan) -- The ruling Kuomintang (KMT) will support a bill to build casinos on outlying Matsu Island after its residents agreed to the plan in a referendum, but an...
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Taiwan island casino 'to trigger China tourist boom'
(Taiwan) -- The offshore island group of Matsu is likely to attract a large number of Chinese tourist gamblers, observers said on Sunday, a day after residents voted to...
7/7/2012
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Will it be a $26 million-plus poker week for Las Vegas’ Antonio Esfandiari?
(Las Vegas) -- Incredibly, even after winning the $18-million-plus richest poker prize in history, Las Vegas resident and poker pro Antonio Esfandiari will return to the...
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Casino ATM operators sued amid questions about plaintiffs’ motives
(Las Vegas) -- Even as questions swirl about their validity, more lawsuits were filed Friday over Nevada casino ATMs that may have lacked notices about surcharges.
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Players, fans take new Michael Jackson slot machine for a spin
(Las Vegas) -- Tete Johnson let out a squeal like she'd won a progressive jackpot, which on the new Michael Jackson slot was worth more than $465,000.
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UNR expert's gaming work honored
(Reno) -- A renowned University of Nevada, Reno gaming expert and longtime economist will be honored next week by the National Council on Problem Gambling for his work...
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Atlantic City’s new Revel is all substance, no style
(Atlantic City) -- Is it finished yet? Will it ever be? Revel Atlantic City, the $2.4 billion mammoth, is open for business, and that may be the worst thing its...
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Slot machine revenue in Pennsylvania rises 5.5 percent
(Pennsylvania) -- Gross revenue from Pennsylvania slot machines rose 5.5 percent for the fiscal year that just ended, according to state figures, with tax revenue...
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Elgin eyes video gambling at service clubs
(Illinois) -- Some suburban leaders opposed to widespread video gambling in their communities are considering allowing the machines on a limited basis to help fraternal...
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Leggett offers support for Prince George’s casino
(Maryland) -- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) spoke out Friday in favor of allowing a new casino in Prince George’s County, saying his counterpart...
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Full Tilt CEO Bitar surrenders to U.S. authorities
(New York) -- Full Tilt Poker's Ray Bitar surrendered to American authorities in New York on Monday after staying abroad since the Department of Justice handed down...
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New poker site claims to be legal in 28 states, including Colorado
(Colorado) -- More than a year ago, the U.S. government temporarily paralyzed the online poker world by shutting down the nation’s leading poker sites, including...
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Packer in strong position on Barangaroo
(Australia) -- Developer Lend Lease says billionaire James Packer would be in a strong position to build a casino at Barangaroo if the NSW government granted a second...
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Problem-gambling safeguards may target up to 6,000 S'poreans
(Singapore) -- The government said proposed measures, like setting casino visit limits, to protect the financially vulnerable from problem gambling may target some 4,000...
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Singapore casino law to allow fines up to 10 percent of revenue
(Singapore) -- Singapore plans to toughen its casino laws and allow the regulator to impose a fine of up to 10 percent of annual revenues generated by operators Las...
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Taiwan voters back casino
(Taiwan) -- Matsu, a small island chain close to China, became the first Taiwanese offshore territory to pass a referendum that allows casino development on Saturday,...
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Bahamians ‘Not Disciplined Enough’ To Use Casinos
(Bahamas) -- ROBERT “Sandy” Sands, senior vice-president of external and governmental affairs at Baha Mar, said yesterday Bahamians are not “...
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