Ohio Gaming Commission Questions Gilbert Over Loan

Dan Gilberts Rock Gaming company is set to open one of Ohios first casinos in Cleveland in May, but this past week Gilbert spent time answering questions to gaming regulators regarding a $60,000 loan.
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Presidential Race May Turn On Internet Gambling Issue

With job creation and a budget deficit the biggest issues heading into this years presidential election, President Barack Obama and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney may see the election swing on the Internet gambling issue.
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US Gaming Stocks Steadying After Six Month Price Increase

US gaming stocks have started to level off after increasing drastically over the past six months. MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, and Las Vegas Sands remain three of the most stable gaming stocks.
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Wynn Partnering With Zynga Has Online Gambling Implications

Wynn Resorts is considering partnering with online gaming giant Zynga, and most analysts believe this is simply a move by Wynn that will position the land-based casino company to move into the world of Internet gambling.
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Louisiana Casinos Continue Road To Revenue Recovery

Louisiana casinos have had the toughest time recovering from the economic recession of any gaming destination in the US. In March, Louisiana casinos continued their recovery by posting another profitable month.
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How Much Will Andrew Luck Alter Colts Betting Odds

It has been learned that the Indianapolis Colts will take Andrew Luck with the first pick in the NFL draft, meaning that odds makers must now figure out how much of an impact Lucks selection will make on the betting public.
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Scales Titled Heavily In Favor Of Online Poker Professionals

The lack of regulation within the online poker industry in many jurisdictions around the world has tilted the playing field heavily in favor of online poker professionals over the amateur players.
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Gambling Battle In Florida Heats Up As Casino Resort PAC Is Formed

The gambling expansion debate in Florida is about to reach the voters. A political action committee has been formed to start the process of having casino resort expansion placed on the ballot in 2014.
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Massachusetts Panel Focusing On Casino Creation

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will have plenty of duties relating to many different areas of gambling in the state, but this week, the panel announced that they will be focusing on getting casinos open quickly.
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Playoff Seeds Will Determine NBA Playoff Betting Odds

NBA teams are down to their last couple of weeks of the regular season, and the way the teams finish and are seeded for the playoffs will determine the betting odds to win a championship.
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Ohio Casinos Already Focusing On Catching Cheaters

The four approved casinos in Ohio have not even opened yet, but they are already working on catching cheaters and scam artists. State officials are being trained to recognize signs of cheaters, in order to help capture them.
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MGM Makes Interest Known For Toronto Casino Resort

MGM Resorts is climbing their way back after the economic recession, and this week the company announced their interest in building a casino resort in Toronto.
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Disagreement Over Problem Gambling In SkyCity Casino Negotiations

SkyCity is seeking a deal with the New Zealand government to expand their gambling presence in the country, but some are concerned that adding more gaming machines will lead to an increase in problem gambling.
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Poker Players Still Not Over The Effects Of Black Friday In US

One year ago, online poker players in the US were stripped of their ability to play their favorite game online, and even though a year has passed, players are still feeling the effects.
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Hollywood Casino GM Blames Weather For Revenue Decrease

Hollywood Casino in Maine saw a decrease in revenue in 2009, and the general manager of the facility claims that the inclement weather was the reason for the drop in revenue from 2010 to 2011.
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Affleck And Timberlake Starring In Online Gambling Movie

Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake have made their way around the casino scene, and now the pair of A-List actors are set to star in an upcoming film centered around the world of online gambling.
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World Series Of Poker Unveils Million Dollar Tournament

The World Series of Poker is upping the stakes this year by adding a tournament with a $1 million buy-in. The event will help break a poker tournament record with over $12 million to first place.
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MLB Opening Weekend Gives Hope To Underdog Gamblers

The opening weekend of Major League Baseball provided hope for underdog gamblers as the Mets, Astros, Orioles, and Dodgers all started the season in surprising fashion.
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NFL Approves Team Advertising Deals With Gambling Outlets

The NFL increased their partnership with gambling companies this week when they announced that teams will now be permitted to allow advertising from casinos in their own market.
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Las Vegas Sands Opens Macau Casinos With An Eye On Spain

Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson opened his latest business endeavor today, the $4.4 billion resort is only the start of development plans for Adelson, as he is now eyeing Spain as a resort destination.
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Nevada Continues Gambling Revival In February

Nevada casinos are breathing a sigh of relief these days as revenue figures for February are up, continuing the trend of a resurgence for the top gaming destination in the US.
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US Firms Set For Changes In Online Gaming Regulations

Regulations are expected to ease over the next few months
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Georgia Gambling Plan Receives Commitment From Hershel Walker

If gambling is going to come to Georgia in the form of casinos, the plan will have to have some legendary names behind it. This week, one of Georgias biggest sports stars, Hershel Walker, got behind a new gaming project.
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Nebraska Governor Vetoes Gambling Expansion Bill

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has vetoed a gambling expansion bill that was passed by lawmakers in the state. The bill would have allowed betting on horse races that have been run in the past.
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Maryland House Continues Work On Altering State Gambling Plan

Maryland House members on Monday spent the day arguing over a controversial gambling expansion plan that would put Maryland on par with Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut in the Northeast.
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Michigan Attorney General Joins Anti Sweepstakes Movement

Internet cafes have become the most popular form of gambling in the US over the past decade, and Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined a growing group of lawmakers who believe the form of gambling is illegal.
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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Falls Almost Ten Percent In 2011

The latter stages of 2011 provided some hope for struggling Atlantic City casinos, but the revenue for the entire year was down 7.4%, to $495 million.
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Vikings New Stadium On Last Legs With Gambling Proposal

The chances of the Minnesota Vikings receiving funds from the state are getting smaller by the day, but legislators will take one last shot to have a gambling proposal pass this session.
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Heat And Thunder Roll Towards Playoffs

The NBA season has just a couple of weeks left, and gamblers are starting to make their choices for who will end up in the finals. Oklahoma City and Miami are starting to get hot as the season turns for home.
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Major Police Lobbying Group Backs Online Poker Regulation

The Fraternal Order of Police has come out in favor of online poker regulations, giving another strong endorsement for regulation of the popular online entertainment activity.
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Maryland House Finalizes Casino Gambling Expansion Plan

The Maryland House has unveiled their latest plan to expand gambling in the state, and table games would be a major part of the expansion efforts moving forward.
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Online Gambling Approved By Senate Committee In New Jersey

New Jersey moved a step closer to following the footsteps of Nevada yesterday when a Senate Committee passed a bill that would regulate online gambling.
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Pennsylvania Pulling Away From New Jersey In Gambling Race

What started as a vision of table games at state casinos has turned into a whirlwind of success for Pennsylvania. The state further expanded its lead over New Jersey last month in the casino gambling revenue race.
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Macau Casino Gambling Revenue Continues To Defy Odds In March

Macau casinos have been on a run of profitability that has never been seen before in the industry, and last month that revenue continued to rise and defy all odds.
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Macau Casino Gambling Continues To Defy Odds With Revenue Increase

Macau casinos have been on a run of profitability that has never been seen before in the industry, and last month that revenue continued to rise and defy all odds.
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