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In recent years, Singapore has managed to become one of the largest centers of gambling in the world. A number of different resorts have popped up in recent years, most notably the Sheldon Adelson funded resort, the Marina Bay Sands. The property is owned by the Las Vegas Sands company, and is the most impressive [...]
Genting has announced that they will be launching a one million-dollar mega-resort, located on the site of the old Stardust in Las Vegas. Although the gambling industry took a huge hit during the financial crisis of 2008, they have been slowly crawling back to fiscal viability throughout Las Vegas. Now, with the company announcing the [...]
New Jersey has made it no secret that they are looking to get deeper into the gambling industry in order to increase the amount of tax revenue that they are able to bring in. It was recently ruled that the 21-year-old law that prohibited sports betting in all but four states were not completely legal. [...]
Colliers Gaming Group is a gambling analysis group that is known for accurately predicting the trends of the Las Vegas area. The company recently stated that they believed that $1.5 billion will be invested in the Las Vegas gaming market over the course of the next two years, allowing for strip revenue to continue to [...]
Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall has been a staple of the Las Vegas strip since it was first opened. However, it was recently announced that it will close down on February 4 for renovation, and will be renovated into a boutique property that is expected to open in early 2014. You now spent was made by the [...]
A recent study helps to show that many people gamble and play slot machines for many different reasons. Study recently found that those that play slot machines often do so in order to kill time, and not to win big. Instead of focusing on winning the money through the slot machines, they play to kill [...]
Online gambling has been popular for many years now. Since the Internet came about, online gambling has allowed you to play blackjack, poker, slots, and a wide variety of other games. Mobile gambling is expected to be the next big thing. As smart phones and tablets become more popular, gambling in the mobile industry is [...]
It may seem unlikely, perhaps even impossible, but Las Vegas managed to pull off something of a miracle. New numbers on revenues for Las Vegas gaming during the month of July show that the city pulled in an estimated billion dollars. The city was able to do this even though tourism for that same month [...]
It is a simple fact: the global demand for Shuffle Master products has definitely increased the company’s quarterly profits. The company sells and leases card shufflers and slot machines and demand for its products has never been higher. This continued steady revenue generation has made this company a star in the world of both online [...]
There has been a lot buzz and press focusing on tiny Macau lately and for good reason. The small piece of land, a part of China still, has surpassed all expectations in terms of its success with it gaming and resort efforts. In fact, it has become one of the top gaming destinations on the [...]
For years now, the residents of Cincinnati have watched as other areas within the state built and prospered from a variety of hotels and casinos. Now, at long last, Cincinnati is planning to open its own casino and many residents are touting this as a good deal for the city as well as for the [...]
When it comes to picking winners, casino leader Wynn, knows how to pick them. It has been reported that Wynn is planning to open a third casino resort in Macau. The deal appears to be a good decision for both Wynn as well as for Macau whose recent revenues coming in from gambling and resorts [...]
United Kingdom users of iPhones will now be able to place real money bets via their smartphones. This is a first, according to mobilecasinogame.co.uk., and it is being called a huge step forward in terms of bringing newer and better access to mobile gambling to the masses. At least to those who are living within [...]
In terms of big, international breaking news of interest to gambling and casinos, one might not think that the upcoming vote that is scheduled to take place in East Dundee, Illinois is of any importance. To some extent that what be a correct presumption. However, the upcoming vote in East Dundee as to whether or [...]
While many Las Vegas companies, and gambling institutions are noticeably weary about the economic conditions that surround them today, MGM Resorts International Chairman Jim Murren said on Tuesday that the company is in the strongest financial position that they have been, since the financial crisis in 2008. You also went on to say that he [...]
With a special legislative session underway in the Senate, inside the Budget and Taxation Committee, which voted 11-1 on Thursday to allow a bill to be sent to the Senate floor. If the Senate votes to pass the bill, then the bill will be sent to the house. They are at the house, the bill [...]
The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel, is one of the few hotels that his reporting a large boost in their revenue this year. With more than 1300 rooms on the property, the company has stated that their revenue grew $1 million from $24.4 million to $25.4 million, and the company was also able to cut down [...]
The gambling win in both the Las Vegas strip, as well as statewide throughout Nevada, Ella total of 4.5% throughout June. Statewide,it was a total of a 6% drop off overall. This was compared to the same month, one year ago.this comes directly after a total of 18.1% drop on the Las Vegas strip throughout [...]
Come June 18th, 2012, and you can be part of a grand promotional at the Fortune Lounge Casinos online. This promotion is expected to continue till August 21st, 2012. This promo is much publicized and has been reviewed to be one of the best promos that players should not miss under any circumstances. This promotion [...]
As not every slot has been designed to cater to the masses, there are some that cater exclusively to a certain section of the audience. Niche games always have a specific target audience and one such game is the roulette from Bally. This happens to be a single-player game that can be played on a [...]
News has been trickling in that Australia is considering liberalizing its online gambling laws. This would mean increased consumer protection for Australian players as well as a broader range of gaming options. The interim report also hints at including various online sports betting options which are currently only available over the mobile or in person. [...]
The internet has brought the world into the houses of everybody. From the comfort of your home you can perform almost every task – be it shopping, bill payments, booking tickets, making appointments, playing games, and many more activities. Something like the casino that was available only at select places is also readily available for [...]
A review of the mobile gambling world had been recently brought out by a research company by the name of Research and Markets. This review has been appropriately titled “Mobile Gambling: A Comprehensive Strategy and Market Review.” It focuses on a complete analysis of the mobile market, its technological advances, and its market potential, including [...]
Gambling has been prevalent in every society in some form or the other. Often taken up as an entertaining activity, it is welcomed by every society. It was probably this same sporting spirit that encouraged Taunton residents to vote in favor of the $500 million casino resort in their area. Taking the process a step [...]
Casinos are a great source of revenue for a country and due to this many countries encourage the operation of casinos within their boundaries. But the easy access to casinos can encourage the citizens of that very country to engage in gambling activities. This can lead to a backfiring situation for the government. In order [...]