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Missouri is stepping its efforts to crack down on what it considers illegal gambling terminals throughout the state. Yet, the governor, senate and Missouri Highway Patrol are at odds over the issue. Lawmakers in Missouri to Clam Down on Illegal Slot Machines Missouri lawmakers will step up their efforts to crack down on unregulated slot […]

Missouri Senate: Illegal Gambling Terminals to Shut Down

By Julie Moraine

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Japanese Government Pushes Forward With Integrated Casino Resorts Project

January 13, 2020

The casino bribery scandal in Japan is still gathering momentum, with 1 arrested and 5 more under strong suspicion of having collected funds from the Chinese company 500.com to grease the skids of its bid, but the ruling coalition seems unimpressed, pushing forward with its plan to legalize at least three casino integrated resorts. The […]

By Mike Johnson

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Virginia Casino Legalization Move Hanging by Thread as Governor Picks Sides

January 12, 2020

Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia has yet to signal a clear stance on casino expansion in the state ahead of an anticipated discussion of proposed gambling legalization bill, SB1126, in the state’s General Assembly. Virginia Gov. Remains Ambiguous about Gambling Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has confirmed he is open to the idea of legalizing the […]

By Simon Deloit

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Miki Shimoji Latest Japanese Official to Face Consequences of IR Influence-Peddling

January 11, 2020

The latest of a series of events surrounding the ongoing bribery scandal in Japan, that had started in late December around a casino resort opening project, has to do with a relatively small party: Nippon Ishin no Kai. This political minnow has opted to expel their House of Representatives member Mikio Shimoji, instead of accepting […]

Miki Shimoji Latest Japanese Official to Face Consequences of IR Influence-Peddling

By Rachael Price

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Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019

January 10, 2020

After eight years in operation, Ohio casinos continue to climb up in terms of total gambling handle, posting a record $1.94 billion in 2019. Ohio Gambling Facilities Remain Strong in 2019 A decade ago, casinos in Ohio generated a mere blip in the total gambling handle of the nation – both legal and illegal. Fast […]

Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019

By Stoyan Todorov

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Chiba Drops Out of IR Race Citing Environmental Concerns

January 8, 2020

The city of Chiba has become the latest place in Japan to officially drop out from the integrated resort (IR) race, citing more pressing, environmental issues as a priority. Chiba Decides to Step Out of IR Bidding Process The Japanese city of Chiba has dropped out of the race for an integrated resort (IR), the […]

Chiba Drops Out of IR Race Citing Environmental Concerns

By Heidi Specter

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UKGC Identifies Dangers in Online Betting VIP Programs

January 4, 2020

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission states that VIPs at betting sites are more likely to be problem gamblers. UKGC Findings Show VIP Bettors Are At More Risk of Problem Gambling VIP programs in the betting industry may soon be a thing of the past, due to new findings from the UK Gambling Commission. The study […]

UKGC Identifies Dangers in Online Betting VIP Programs

By Mike Johnson

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Quapaw Vows Economic Boost for Jefferson County through Casino Resort

January 3, 2020

The Quapaw Nation of Indians is hoping to boost the local economy with the $350-million Saracen Casino Resort. Quapaw’s Saracen Annex Opens Doors Following an approval by the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Apex opened doors, four days ahead of the original schedule, and for months now, the property has been raking […]

By Mike Johnson

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Five New Lawmakers Named in IR Corruption Scandal in Japan

January 2, 2020

New information cited by Japanese media outlets has led investigators to suspect five Japanese lawmakers for allegedly accepting bribes from Chinese gaming giant 500.com in order to push the company’s bid for an integrated resort in Hokkaido. Japan’s Future Integrated Resorts Marred in Corruption Scandal The plot thickens in Japan as five new lawmakers have […]

Five New Lawmakers Named in IR Corruption Scandal in Japan

By Heidi Specter

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El Dorado Riverboat Casino Moves Aground

January 2, 2020

The El Dorado riverboat casino will be moving to dry land in January, creating 300 construction jobs and over 70 permanent positions on it is open. First Riverboat Casino Moves to Land in Louisiana Riverboat casinos in Louisiana are classic venues – but they may soon enter into a new era, as they head aground. […]

El Dorado Riverboat Casino Moves Aground

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Missouri Senate: Illegal Gambling Terminals to Shut Down

Japanese Government Pushes Forward With Integrated Casino Resorts Project

Virginia Casino Legalization Move Hanging by Thread as Governor Picks Sides

Miki Shimoji Latest Japanese Official to Face Consequences of IR Influence-Peddling

Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019

Chiba Drops Out of IR Race Citing Environmental Concerns

UKGC Identifies Dangers in Online Betting VIP Programs

Quapaw Vows Economic Boost for Jefferson County through Casino Resort

Five New Lawmakers Named in IR Corruption Scandal in Japan

El Dorado Riverboat Casino Moves Aground