by Brian Pempus | Published: Aug 08, '18
In a surprise move, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte through a spokesperson announced Tuesday that he will be canceling a $1.5 billion casino-resort project, a decision that came just minutes after ground was broken. The casino had also already …
by Brian Pempus | Published: Jul 23, '18
The 2018 World Series of Poker wrapped up last week in Las Vegas with American poker pro Justin Bonomo capturing the $10 million top prize in the $1 million buy-in event. His win added to an already huge summer for American poker players. According to …
by Brian Pempus | Published: Feb 01, '18
Gamblers in Nevada’s 300-plus casinos left behind $11.5 billion in 2017, according to figures from Nevada gaming regulators made public Wednesday. The winnings were 2.8 percent better than 2016. Slot machine revenue of about $7.4 billion was a 3.75 …
by Brian Pempus | Published: Mar 30, '17
Americans will wager $36.5 billion on MLB games this year. That’s according to research from the American Gaming Association, the casino industry’s leading lobbying group on Capitol Hill. According to the AGA, 97 percent of that total will come outside …
by Brian Pempus | Published: May 10, '16
Thanks to record handle in March, Nevada’s sports betting handle is projected to reach nearly $5 billion this year, according to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The continued growth of Nevada sports betting comes at a time when lawmakers on …
by Brian Pempus | Published: Jul 24, '15
Tribal gaming in the United States had gross gaming revenue of $28.5 billion in 2014, the most ever for the industry. Though, it was a small 1.5-percent increase compared to 2013. There have been revenue gains every year since 2009. The industry consists …
by Brian Pempus | Published: Apr 22, '15
While a casino arms race is ongoing in the Northeast United States, the operator of Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun has partnered with an airport in South Korea in a pitch for a $5 billion casino in the country, according to Reuters. The country will …
by Brian Pempus | Published: Oct 22, '14
Caesars has billions in debt, but it’s looking to build a casino in the Philippines. According to Retuers, the firm must invest at least $1.5 billion in a project there, which is up $500 million from a previous requirement. The government wants a …
by Brian Pempus | Published: Nov 01, '12
The gambling mecca of Macau siphoned off $3.5 billion from its residents and visitors in October, according to data released from its bureau that oversees the industry. According to the Las Review-Journal, the revenue is the most ever reported by Macau …
by Lisa Wheeler | Published: Dec 04, '06
… 4 William Lin 164,000 5B Sam Alsharairi 76,000 6 … 4 Daniel Donati 34,500 5B Brad Booth 177,000 6 …