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Casino

Chicago’s Casino Location to be determined by Poll

Chicago mayor launches poll asking residents to weigh in on the decision where to place casino Sites for the new resort are aimed at neighborhoods in need of economic stimulation Union Gaming chosen to deliver an economic feasibility study, aimed at assisting the decision 2019 is becoming a noteworthy year in terms of the United […]
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Business

Walt Disney Settles with Genting over Fox Deal

Walt Disney and Genting settle in Fox Case Fox World to be renamed to Genting Genting overcomes an important setback in its investment portfolio Walt Disney has agreed to honor the original deal struck between Fox and Genting back in 2013, allowing Genting to use Fox assets in the rebranded Fox World resort. Walt Disney, […]
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Casino

New Jersey Posts Growth for 13th Consecutive Month

New Jersey’s results improve 13 months in a row Mobile dominates the sports betting vertical The Garden State posts better results year-over-year New Jersey’s casino industry has grown for 13th consecutive month, posting a stronger overall financial year. New Jersey’s Casinos Show a Solid Financial Year New Jersey’s casino industry has been keeping steady throughout […]
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Esports

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment New Echo Fox Owner, Sources

Echo Fox finds a new buyer, ESPN reports Ownership group Kroenke Sports & Entertainment to purchase the organization The deal will amount to over $30 million according to people close to the matter Following the fallout between Echo Fox owners over the use of racist slurs, an investor will now purchase the team for $30 […]
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Business

Better Collective Boosts U.S. Portfolio, Adds Betting Portals

Better Collective has acquired two dominant sports betting brands in the United States, namely the Florida-based Vegas Insider and Scores and Odds. The agreed upon acquisition amounts to the price of 20 million USD for both websites and has been completed through Better Collective’s wholly-owned US subsidiary. Each of the brands has established itself as […]
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Business

Betsson and Svenska Spel Find Swedish Market Tough

Betsson and Svenska Spel among the affected operators in Sweden Results fall across the board for all operators Bonuses and advertisement could be banned Betsson is the latest operator to be affected by the tough Swedish market where regulatory measures intensify. Svenska Spel and Betsson’s Results Tank in Sweden Newly-regulated, the Swedish gambling market has […]
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Business

Betfred Goes Launches Iowa with New Partnership

Betfred announces U.S. Expansion in Iowa The UK sportsbook is teaming up with Grand Falls Casino Resort Betfred will bring the full offer of its platform, including mobile and online betting Betfred has teamed up with Grand Falls Casino Resort to introduce its full sports betting portfolio in Iowa, the United States. Betfred Expands to […]
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Business

NY’s Rivers and Tioga Sports Betting Launches on July 16

Rivers Casino launches betting offer today Tioga Downs to open by the end of the week Oneida will roll out its own spotsbook with Caesars New York spots bettors will be able to place their first sports bets starting on July 16 with more betting venue launches coming later this week. New York’s Rivers and […]
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Business

Wynn to Spend $2bn on Macau Expansion Project

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is boosting its clout in Macau with a $2bn project that will result in 1,300 new rooms and a new building next to the existing Wynn Palace. Wynn Eyes $2bn Expansion in Macau Following tumultuous past two years, Wynn Resorts Ltd. seems to be back in its stride, announcing a $2 billion […]
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Business

Mohawk and The Stars Group Strike Betting Partnership in NY

The Stars Group strikes partnership with Mohawk in NY The companies will explore online betting opportunities Betting facilities to be all ready up by NFL season Through its joint-venture with Fox, The Stars Group is now entering New York sports betting in partnership with Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Akwesasne Secures TSG Partnership for NY Retail […]