Gambling
Crown Resorts Backs Out of Vegas Deal
The founders and developers of Alon Las Vegas will continue to explore all of its options to advance the project and optimize the value for its stakeholders.
Waiter Who Threatened to Shoot Manager’s Wife and Children had Gambling Problems
A waiter who owed significant gambling debts was sentenced to six years, seven months in prison following a brazen home invasion.
Japan to Finally Allow Casino Gambling
Japan's parliament is about to approve a law on "integrated resorts" that is the first major hurdle in allowing casinos to set up shop in the wealthy nation.
Liquor Board Chairman Resigns After DUI Leaving New MGM National Harbor Casino
Caldwell attempted to leverage his position on the commission to get out of his arrest
New Bidder lLfts Stakes for Tatts
Tabcorp's plan for an $11 billion merger with Tatts Group has hit a hurdle with a rival full takeover bid emerging from a consortium that includes Macquarie Bank and US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
Christie Says Voting Against North Jersey Casinos was ‘Dumb Move’
Gov. Christie said it was a "dumb move" when New Jersey voters rejected a referendum to expand casino gambling to northern New Jersey.
Oulala Raises New Funding Round
The DFS company has appointed two new senior directors
Son of Soprano’s Star Arrested For Spray-Painting a Swastika on College Dorm
The son of a top star on the hit HBO mob series The Sopranos has been charged with spray-painting a Swastika on the dormitory at Purchase College.
Quebec Won’t Block Online Gambling Websites for Now
Canadian Radio-televisions and Telecommunications Commission claims any new law attempting to block Web gambling sites would have no teeth as the agency has final say
New Jersey Seizes $69K in Unclaimed Atlantic City Jackpots
New Jersey gambling regulators have seized more than $69,000 in unclaimed jackpots won by gamblers at three casinos who couldn't prove they were old enough to gamble legally, or who left the premises without cashing in.
Chinese Embassy Ready to Assist Gambling Tycoon Jack Lam
Mainland China has said it is prepared to offer consular assistance to a local gambling junket magnate Jack Lam following an order for his arrest by Philippine authorities and its President last week.
Fantasy Sports Bill Would Ensure Legality in State of Ohio
A bill introduced this past week in the Ohio Senate looks to ensure that fantasy sports remains legal in the Buckeye State.
Macau Eases Gambling Crackdown Concerns After Casino Shares Plummet
Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, moved on Friday to clarify it had not tightened daily cash withdrawal limits for Chinese gamblers
Oulala clinches the Best Fantasy Sports Product Award
Oulala.com, the daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator and B2B provider, won the award for 'Best Fantasy Sports Product' at SBC Awards ceremony in London.
John Glenn: Patriot and Hero But a Foe of Gambling
John Glenn, who died Thursday at age 95, was an American patriot. He was also no friend of gambling as this Thomas Somach expose reveals.
JPMorgan Employee Charged in Stealing $5 Mil From Bank to Pay Off Gambling Debts
A former JPMorgan Chase & Co employee who has been ordered to attend counseling for gambling is facing criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to defraud the bank out of $5 million in order to pay personal debts.
Casino Stocks in US and Australia Plummet as Crackdown Continues
Crown Resorts in Australia dropped as much as 8 percent in trading Thursday as a crackdown on gambling continues with a shock move announced heading into the weekend.
PMs Crack Down on ‘Crack Cocaine’ of Gambling, Stocks Plummet
British bookmakers fear the worst is yet to come as a group of MPs have called for a tougher stance on fixed odds betting terminals, referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling”.
Reputed Mobster and Brothel Owner Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Rival
A Nevada man said to be part of a New Jersey mob family for which HBO’s “The Sopranos” was modeled after has admitted to plotting the death of an organized crime rival.
Ohio Mayor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, Racketeering
A former longtime northeast Ohio mayor accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs and running an illegal gambling house has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges.
Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the arrest of Jack Lam, one of Asia's top casino kingpins, on charges of economic sabotage and bribery, according to the country's police chief.
Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife
The ex-wife of slain Aussie mobster Pasquale Barbaro says he would read Bible verses to his children during the day and film naked escorts in the evenings.
Boston Attorney Swindled Thousands From Clients for Drugs, Gambling
Authorities say a Boston attorney swindled tens of thousands of dollars from clients and associates and used the money to lease a Mercedes-Benz and rent an $11,000 penthouse apartment.
Pete Rose Ex-Bookie Found Dead: Was Once Shot in Head
A man found dead in his Ohio apartment last month has been identified as a former bookie for baseball hits leader Pete Rose.
Philippines Gambling Czar on the Lam, Fears Duterte Police Squads
The Philippines Department of Justice has issued a “Be on the Lookout” bulletin for Macau casino tycoon Yin Lok Lam, better known as Jack Lam. The Government has revoked his investor’s visa.
Regulators Look at Possible Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Casino Sector
Gambling regulators in Massachusetts are looking into the possible impact of legalized marijuana on the state’s emerging casino industry.
Paddy Power Co-Founder Says ‘Ban Crack Cocaine of Gambling
Fixed odds gambling terminals allow one to place a €120 every 20 seconds
First of Four Casinos Opens in Upstate New York: Hope to End Decades of Decline
The first of four planned casinos opened with a flurry of balloons, confetti and uncertain visions of economic resurgence on Friday as New York ushered in a new era of state-sanctioned gambling aimed at reversing decades of upstate decline.
Books Get Off to Strong Start 2016 NFL Week 13 With Vikings Cover
They didn’t win but the Minnesota Vikings still managed to cover in Thursday night’s heartbreaker.
Man Shot Over Gambling Debt
A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida man was shot over an apparent gambling debt this week according to CBS 12.
