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New gambling getaway for North Texans opening next month

NORTH TEXAS - North Texans will soon have a new gambling getaway, as final touches are placed on a new casino and resort nearby. The $238 million Choctaw Landing Casino and Resort is expected to open next month in the scenic southeast corner of Oklahoma in Hochatown, which is about a three-hour drive from Dallas. The resort ran an ad in the Super…
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New gambling getaway for North Texans opening next month
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Choctaw will open Hochatown casino next month, giving North Texans a new gambling getaway

The Choctaw Nation is putting the finishing touches on its Hochatown casino and resort in an area of Oklahoma that's a popular getaway destination for North Texans. The $238 million Choctaw Landing is expected to do a soft opening in April with its grand opening ceremony in May as the Durant, Okla.-based tribe's fourth casino and resort and eighth…
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Choctaw will open Hochatown casino next month, giving North Texans a new gambling getaway
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Las Vegas Sands Eyes $6B Nassau County Casino Resort

Las Vegas Sands Corp., a titan in the gaming industry, outlined ambitious plans for expanding its empire to New York, revealing that a potential casino resort in Nassau County may entail an investment of around $6 billion. This statement comes amid the company's commitment to establishing a new luxurious five-star destination should they secure a…
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Indy Gaming: Vegas set to prosper in ‘fun economy,’ UNLV experts say

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The term "fun economy" might sound cheesy,…
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Casino Operators Buying up Land in Texas

Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson isn't the only casino operator buying land in Texas in hopes that sports betting and casino resorts will be legalized. After Adelson's $3.8 billion purchase of the Mavericks, it was revealed that her family business, Las Vegas Sands, owns 259 acres in Irving, hinting at a potential casino resort in the…
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Casino Operators Buying up Land in Texas
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Casino Stocks Rally As Macau Gambling Revenues Come In Strong

You'll be asked to sign into your Forbes account.Got it While investors greeted the first day of 2023 trading with big selling in classic tech favorites like Apple and Advanced Micro Devices, buyers showed up in large numbers among the classic casino names. This, after Macau reported "gross gaming revenues" increased 333% in 2023 versus 2022. Those…
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Casino Stocks Rally As Macau Gambling Revenues Come In Strong
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NBA approves sale of Dallas Mavericks to Las Vegas Sands casino company

Dallas Maverick Jaden Hardy (3) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls defenders during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center Friday, July 8, 2022. Updated Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 | 5:06 p.m. DALLAS - Mark Cuban sees a future of NBA ownership where the advantages will be in real estate. The high-profile billionaire says that's…
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NBA approves sale of Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, casino company Las Vegas Sands

DALLAS - The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of controlling interest of the Dallas Mavericks from Mark Cuban to the families that run the Las Vegas Sands casino company. The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club. The purchase is in the…
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NBA approves sale of Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, casino company Las Vegas Sands
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Sale of Dallas Mavericks to families behind Las Vegas casino approved

DALLAS >> The NBA today approved the sale of controlling interest of the Dallas Mavericks from Mark Cuban to the families that run the Las Vegas Sands casino company. The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club. The purchase is in the valuation…
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Sale of Dallas Mavericks to families behind Las Vegas casino approved
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Dallas casino buzz continues with Las Vegas Sands digging around (NYSE:LVS)

There are more reasons to think that Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) may have long-term plans to open a casino in the Dallas area. Property records in Dallas indicate that Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) purchased around 100 acres of land near the old Texas Stadium site in the suburb of Irving. The Dallas Central Appraisal District records show the…
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Dallas casino buzz continues with Las Vegas Sands digging around (NYSE:LVS)
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Mark Cuban Selling Majority Stake In NBA Mavericks To Las Vegas Sands Corp.

A major Las Vegas casino group may be getting into the basketball business. News broke on Tuesday that Mark Cuban is selling a majority ownership stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. The deal would still leave Cuban running basketball operations for the NBA franchise, while adding a partner that he's long sought to…
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Mark Cuban Selling Majority Stake In NBA Mavericks To Las Vegas Sands Corp.
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Casino Magnates Place Bet on This Man's Texas NBA Team

Gambling-adverse Texas could find itself with two NBA owners with gaming ties after Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban agreed to sell a majority stake of the professional basketball team to the family of billionaire Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder of one of the world's biggest casino operators. Adelson is the widow of Las Vegas Sands tycoon…
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Casino Giant's Biggest Investor Sells Massive Stake

Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE:LVS) are 3% lower at $46.25 at last glance, after Miriam Adelson, the casino company's largest shareholder, sold $2 billion of stock. The investor said the proceeds will be used to "fund the purchase of a majority interest in a professional sports franchise" with The Wall Street Journal reporting Mark Cuban is selling a…
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Casino Giant's Biggest Investor Sells Massive Stake
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Dallas Mavericks owner in talks over sale to Las Vegas casino group

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday night. The agreement would be in the valuation range of $3.5 billion and take weeks for the league to process, according to the person, who spoke…
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Raiders' Mark Davis seen on slot machine in Las Vegas airport 'MNF'

Raiders owner Mark Davis is one of us. Just a week removed from getting into a shouting match with Raiders fans who were calling for coach Josh McDaniels' firing, Davis decided to try and get lucky at the Las Vegas airport slots. He was seen playing at the airport prior to the Raiders' big win on "Monday Night Football" against the Packers. It…
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Raiders' Mark Davis seen on slot machine in Las Vegas airport 'MNF'
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Dubai to pass Las Vegas hotel room inventory

While Dubai is on track to surpass the number of hotel rooms in Las Vegas, a Southern Nevada gaming and hospitality industry analyst who knows the United Arab Emirates landscape well says it shouldn't become a major competitor as long as Las Vegas continues to invest in its infrastructure. "As long as Las Vegas stays on its game, nothing will be…
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10 Fascinating Casino Facts You Never Knew!

Casinos have long been a centre of fun, potential fortune, and glitz. Casinos provide a unique experience, from the glittering lights to the alluring sounds of the slot machines. But there are fascinating truths hidden beneath the surface of this world of chance that could just make your next trip to the casino even more exciting. You probably…
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Macao regulators release July gaming revenue results

Macao casinos had their best month of 2023, one year after having their worst month of 2022. Macao's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Tuesday reported gross gaming revenue of $2.075 billion (U.S), the most won in the special administrative region since January 2020. By comparison, the state of Nevada last week reported gaming win of…
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Macao regulators release July gaming revenue results
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Light & Wonder Debunks Online Gambling Myths At NCLGS

Unlike sports betting, has had a tough go of it. There are many reasons for the slow adoption of online gambling in the U.S., some legitimate and some not. Many of the reasons were up for discussion recently. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Conference brings together the gaming industry, lawmakers, and regulators from…
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Light & Wonder Debunks Online Gambling Myths At NCLGS
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The World’s Top 3 Richest Casino Owners

The casino industry makes billions every year from both physical locations & online platforms, with leading casinos contributing significantly to these impressive figures. It's not hard to envision the immense wealth possessed by the owners of these establishments, given the vast amounts of money coming through a casino every day. Although the…
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The World’s Top 3 Richest Casino Owners
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. gets Nassau Coliseum land

The Nassau County Legislature, the 19-member government entity that oversees Nassau Coliseum land, voted overwhelmingly Monday to transfer 72 acres to Las Vegas Sands Corp. to develop a downstate New York integrated resort with a casino. Following a 5½-hour hearing, the Legislature voted 17-1 with one member absent to transfer the land to the Las…
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. gets Nassau Coliseum land
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Long Island officials reach agreement to lease Nassau Coliseum to Sands for casino bid

Nassau County officials said Wednesday that they have reached a deal to transfer the lease for the Nassau Coliseum site to Las Vegas Sands, a major step in the gambling giant's push to win a coveted gaming license and bring a bustling casino to Long Island. The 99-year lease agreement does not guarantee that the Uniondale site where the New York…
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Long Island officials reach agreement to lease Nassau Coliseum to Sands for casino bid
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Las Vegas Sands signs deal for NY casino resort site

New York's Nassau County signed a preliminary 99-year lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands Corp. for use of its 80-acre Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site for development of an integrated resort with a casino on Long Island. In a news conference in New York on Wednesday, Sands Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein and Nassau County Executive Bruce…
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Casino landlord Vici Properties’ top boss open to more deals in Las Vegas

Tourists who fill Las Vegas Boulevard's massive resorts to eat, gamble and party, never see the name Vici Properties. But the casino landlord rakes in a fortune from the Strip. New York-based Vici, the biggest property owner in Las Vegas' famed casino corridor, owns Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Venetian, The Mirage and other huge…
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Las Vegas Sands speeding up Marina Bay Sands resort’s renovation project in Singapore

Las Vegas Sands Corp. will speed up its $1 billion renovation of the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore. In a proxy statement issued by Sands Friday, ahead of its May 11 annual meeting, Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein said the project to upgrade two towers at the iconic property is expected to be completed by the end of the year. "Following the…
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Las Vegas Sands speeding up Marina Bay Sands resort’s renovation project in Singapore
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Japan casino picture slowly coming into focus

Japan will make a decision on applications for integrated resorts from Osaka and Nagasaki in the coming months, perhaps as soon as this month. Then authorities will decide the fate of one or more unissued IR licences, with the distinct possibility of a supplementary round of applications that could include prime sites Tokyo and Hokkaido. That's the…
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Japan casino picture slowly coming into focus
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Macao casino revenue rebounding as analysts expect continued growth

Gaming industry analysts expect casino revenue to continue rising in Macao after back-to-back months of growth. The region's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Wednesday reported a 33.1 percent increase in gross gaming revenue to $1.3 billion in February compared with a year earlier. While February figures were down from January, John…
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Macao casino revenue rebounding as analysts expect continued growth
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build Long Island casino resort

Las Vegas Sands Corp. is proposing to build a multibillion-dollar resort on Long Island, New York, as part of a bid for one of three downstate New York casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands said Thursday it has entered into agreements to purchase the long-term lease of the site that's currently home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The…
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Why Digital Gambling Is Becoming a Major Hit in Australia

To wager actual money, the first online casino went live in 1996. The internet gambling industry has exploded in recent years, with millions of people taking wagers and taking action at hundreds of sites. Now, you can visit any free spins casino in australi a from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a computer or a mobile device, but the…
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Las Vegas casino landlord Vici Properties owns 660 acres

After completing more than $20 billion in deals recently, casino landlord Vici Properties now owns several hundred acres along the Strip, "the most economically productive street in the world," the firm said Thursday. Vici, whose real estate holdings on Las Vegas Boulevard include megaresorts MGM Grand, Caesars Palace and The Venetian, this…
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Las Vegas casino landlord Vici Properties owns 660 acres
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People Are Using This Option As An Alternative To Be Able To Gamble In Florida Amidst The Strict State Laws

Want to give gambling a try but feel restricted due to the strict laws your state government has imposed? No worries! Keep reading and learn how other Floridians are able to gamble despite these laws. The state of Florida's gambling laws are always altering as a result of a perpetual fight between residents and politicians to advance their varied…
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6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022

A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks - showcasing a flurry of activity after the short but steep economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And a number of those deals, announced last year, have closed in 2022. Here are six of this year's major deals on the…
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6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022
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Three Las Vegas companies receive Macau licensing extensions

Las Vegas Sands Corp. will tear a page out of the Las Vegas playbook when it invests $3.5 billion over the next decade in launching restaurants and nongaming tourist attractions to attract international visitors there, the company announced Monday. It plans to develop several new restaurants and introduce international culinary concepts to support…
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Three Las Vegas companies receive Macau licensing extensions
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Mark Cuban has Vegas-like vision for Dallas, new Mavs arena if Texas OKs casino gambling

DALLAS - In recent years, Mark Cuban's vision for a new arena has included a 20-story Madison Square Garden-like structure with window views of Dallas and fans arriving in autonomous cars. Now his plans are substantially larger in scope, grandeur and - he believes - economic windfall for Dallas and Texas. And himself, naturally. "My goal, and we'd…
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Mark Cuban has Vegas-like vision for Dallas, new Mavs arena if Texas OKs casino gambling
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AGA Stance On Online Casinos And Online Poker

In its recent survey estimating the size of the illegal online gambling market, the American Gaming Association (AGA) placed the amount wagered through illegal channels at more than $500 billion. According to the AGA, that half-trillion dollars is taking a $44 billion bite out of the licensed gambling industry. Per the AGA, illegal gambling is…
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AGA Stance On Online Casinos And Online Poker
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Tilman Fertitta takes Las Vegas

In a city long known for bigger-than-life figures such as mobster Bugsy Siegel, reclusive tycoon Howard Hughes and casino mogul Steve Wynn, Tilman Fertitta is the newest big player on the Las Vegas Strip. The billionaire Texas businessman and owner of Fertitta Entertainment, which owns more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos and other…
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Tilman Fertitta takes Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts named Macao’s gaming concession winners

Three Las Vegas-based companies got a welcome boost Saturday when the Macao government announced they had been granted provisional approval to continue operating casinos in the Chinese enclave for the next 10 years. Macao's special administrative region government announced Saturday that MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts along with three…
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Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts named Macao’s gaming concession winners
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Macau misses casino concession jackpot

Macau's decision to keep its same six casino operators, rejecting Genting Malaysia's bid, comes as no surprise. Equally unsurprising, this concession re-tendering process is another squandered opportunity for the world's once and future leading casino hub. Macau has made stunning progress since the first concession awards in 2002. Breaking a losing…
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Macau misses casino concession jackpot
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The wealthiest person in Las Vegas continues to give away millions

This month, I have been writing a series of'good news' articles looking at people who have been generous in giving back to their community. This includes entrepreneurs, business leaders, and entertainers. Today, I wanted to shine the spotlight on the richest person in Las Vegas, billionaire Miriam Adelson, and her charitable giving. Let's take a…
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This Las Vegas billionaire is giving away millions

This month, I have been writing a series of'good news' articles looking at people who have been generous in giving back to their community. This includes entrepreneurs, business leaders, and entertainers. Today, I wanted to shine the spotlight on the richest person in Las Vegas, billionaire Miriam Adelson, and her charitable giving. Let's take a…
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Disappointing gaming revenue in Macao continues to saddle Las Vegas company-owned operations in the Chinese region as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

Macao reported another disappointing month of gaming revenue in November with the region reporting winning $374.4 million, a 55.6 percent decline from November 2021. Macao's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Thursday said the region has had only one month - February - in which the region's 39 casinos made more money than they did a year…
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Disappointing gaming revenue in Macao continues to saddle Las Vegas company-owned operations in the Chinese region as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Top 5 Largest Casino Operators in Canada

While most people associate casinos with Las Vegas or Atlantic City, several sites are located in Canada. They are run by various operators, each of whom is responsible for the casino's day-to-day operations. Operators in Canada must obtain a Canadian government license to operate the best gambling websites with the best no deposit casino…
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Casinos target Texas with army of gambling lobbyists

Even before Gov. Greg Abbott declared in October that he's willing to consider expanded gaming options in Texas, that industry was trying to improve its odds in the state by doling out massive campaign donations and building an army of lobbyists in preparation for the legislative session that begins in January. More than 300 lobbyists are now…
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4 of America's wealthiest casino owners

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Iconic Las Vegas Strip Resort To Get $1 Billion Upgrade

Built in 1999, the Venetian Las Vegas isn't one of Sin City's oldest resorts, by any means--though it certainly is one of the biggest, as it boasts 36 stories and is more than 475 feet. It also houses the world's second-largest hotel, and a 200000-square-foot casino. So yeah, it's pretty big. But now that the Apollo Global Management (APO) has…
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The Largest Gambling Enterprises

The pandemic affected a lot of business enterprises. Multiple shutdowns, layoffs, bankruptcies, debts, and decreasing revenues happened worldwide. Can you imagine the casino houses so quiet and dark? It seems impossible, right? Even the market capitalization of certain companies went down. Nevertheless, here comes ease with the pandemic due to the…
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Texas Governor Is Open to Casino Expansion if Re-Elected

Texas Governor Abbott is open to expanding gambling in the state if he manages to win re-election. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Texas Governor Greg Abbott appears to have opened the door to an expansion of casino gambling in the state. That is, if he wins his re-election battle on November 8. While Abbott emphasized that he does not want widespread…
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Texas Governor Is Open to Casino Expansion if Re-Elected
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Indy Gaming: Caesars enters NYC casino skirmish after first rejecting the idea

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment's entrance into an…
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Exclusive: Abbott open to expanded casino gambling in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott is opening the door a crack to expanded casino gambling in Texas if he wins re-election. While far from an all-out promise to turn Texas into Las Vegas, the Republican is now saying that while he doesn't want a proliferation of gambling in Texas, he's willing to listen to the gaming industry's proposals. "We don't want slot…
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Exclusive: Abbott open to expanded casino gambling in Texas
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Macao travel restrictions continue to pummel Las Vegas Sands

Travel restrictions in Macao continued to drag on Las Vegas Sands Corp. earnings, but resiliency in Singapore had company officials feeling optimistic as they reported their third quarter results on Wednesday. The company reported a net loss of $239 million, 31 cents a share, on revenue of $1 billion for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. A year…
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Top 5 Richest Casino Owners In The US

In the UnitedStates, casinos are big money. Of course, most people know about the high rollers and casino whales, extremely rich individuals who love nothing more than gambling millions of dollars in a single session. However, therichest people at casinos are usually not the gamblers, but the casino ownersthemselves. Out of allthese owners there…
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Weeklong Macao casino shutdown affecting Sands, MGM, Wynn begins

Macao casino resorts closed their doors Monday as a weeklong government-ordered shutdown began in the region, taking a toll on properties including several operated by three Las Vegas-based companies. Because of elevated COVID-19 case numbers, Macao Secretary for Administration and Justice Andrew Cheong Weng Chun on Saturday ordered a closure of…
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The Big Gamble: Inside The Battle to Operate A Casino In New York City

N ew York has begun the formal process to license up to three casinos in and around the city's five boroughs. And the billionaire-backed gambling companies and real estate developers are going all in to bring one to Manhattan. Building Las Vegas-style casinos in New York City is a seismic shift in the gaming industry. The state already has four…
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Las Vegas Sands: Capitulation Here Or Near

Owning it: I have been following the shares of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) for five years, for any number of reasons that most investors share with me. It is the global leader of the gaming industry, having been built from the Las Vegas legacy of the original Sands, home of the famous Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra, and decades later, its extension to…
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Las Vegas Sands: Capitulation Here Or Near
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Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM among companies lining up for Macao license.

Seven gaming companies will vie for six operational licenses in Macao, but at least one analyst expects all of the competitors will end up getting a piece of the action. The government of Macao on Friday announced six existing concessionaires - Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd., MGM Resorts International, and Chinese operators SJM Resorts…
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Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM among companies lining up for Macao license.
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. establishes $1 million scholarship program in Singapore

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore established a $1 million scholarship program to help build a pipeline of new talent for the hospitality industry in that country. The scholarship is designed to advance hospitality careers in Singapore and capitalize on tourism growth projected over the coming years. "The…
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. establishes $1 million scholarship program in Singapore
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The 10 Biggest Casinos in the World in 2022

What started out as a game of dice between friends, has now grown into a juggernaut of entertainment, dining and unique gambling experiences. Post-covid, a lot of major casino developments have been kicked into the long grass. Although delayed, they are coming. Not least, the remarkable $5 billion Moon World Resorts, destined for Las Vegas; a…
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The 10 Biggest Casinos in the World in 2022
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Macao casino relicensing occurring as region recovers from shutodown of properties

Macao, the most lucrative casino gaming market in the world since 2006, is taking a page from an old Strip playbook. Remember those efforts to draw families to Las Vegas in the 1990s? Casino companies across the valley built thrill rides, roller coasters and Strip-front entertainment to attract audiences to their resorts. That's what's in store for…
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Macao casino relicensing occurring as region recovers from shutodown of properties
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Steve Chiang's Fortis is a new game company backed by Las Vegas Sands

Fortis founders (left to right) Shawn Foust, Steve Chiang, and Calvin Lau. Interested in learning what's next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. Fortis, a new video game company started by former Warner Bros. gaming leader Steve Chiang, is…
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Steve Chiang's Fortis is a new game company backed by Las Vegas Sands
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The 10 Richest People in the Casino Industry

Casinos are getting bigger, with more slots and tables games, spectacular shows, Michelin quality dining, and five-star hotels. In a chaotic world, where life can sometimes seem a little dark, casinos are man-made paeans to excess, indulgence, and fun. Gambling politics aside, casinos are built for both pleasure and profit. When it is done well,…
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Nevada’s casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…
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Nevada’s casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates
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Hedging their bets: Casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…
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Hedging their bets: Casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates
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Singapore resort keeps Las Vegas Sands afloat as Macau continues to crater

For the near term, Las Vegas Sands is a single casino company. Sands sold its Las Vegas holdings in February and its Macau casinos are operating at roughly 50 percent following a two-week shutdown tied to increased COVID-19 infections. The company relies on the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore for the majority of its revenue and cash flow. Last week,…
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Singapore resort keeps Las Vegas Sands afloat as Macau continues to crater
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Macao casino reopen, but business continues to be slow and will be for some time

The good news for Macao's 41 casinos is that the government has allowed the properties to open their doors again. The bad news: Not many people are coming through them. The fact that tourists face a seven-day quarantine before being allowed into the region is one big reason for the lack of visitors, according to a source familiar with the situation…
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Macao casino reopen, but business continues to be slow and will be for some time
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Sands casinos among properties that will be allowed to reopen Saturday morning

Las Vegas Sands Corp., operators of casinos in Macao and Singapore, reported tepid second-quarter revenue results Wednesday as health restrictions in Macao continued to batter resort operators there. The Las Vegas-based casino company reported a loss of $440 million, 38 cents a share, on revenue of $1.045 billion for the quarter that ended June 30.…
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Sands casinos among properties that will be allowed to reopen Saturday morning
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Macao casino shutdowns extended five days

Stock market prices for the affiliates of three Las Vegas companies operating in Macao began rebounding Monday, even after a weeklong government-ordered casino shutdown was extended by five days. The casino lockdown, which began July 11 and had been set to expire Sunday, is now scheduled to end July 23. Analysts have estimated the closures will…
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Macao casino shutdowns extended five days
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Macao extends lockdown by 5 days, 3 Las Vegas based casinos affected

HONG KONG - The Chinese gambling enclave of Macao on Saturday extended its lockdown by five days as it grapples with the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in over two years. Authorities said that industries and commercial companies will remain closed until July 23. The lockdown, which began July 11, had been set to expire Sunday. The shutdown…
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Macao extends lockdown by 5 days, 3 Las Vegas based casinos affected
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Las Vegas bets big on DeSantis

Las Vegas millionaires are betting big on Ron DeSantis. The Florida governor's largest political action committee has taken in millions from the city's most influential donors, including a whopping $10 million from Budget Suites owner and aerospace entrepreneur Robert Bigelow. Bigelow's July 7 contribution is the largest ever received by the PAC,…
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Las Vegas bets big on DeSantis
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Macao casinos to close as COVID-19 outbreak widens

Macao will shut almost all businesses, including casinos, for a week starting Monday as a COVID-19 outbreak in the Asian gambling hub showed few signs of abating, Macao Daily reported. Essential business operations including supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open, the report cited the city's officials as saying at a press briefing Saturday.…
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Macao casinos to close as COVID-19 outbreak widens
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Casinos In Different Countries: Travel And Play

Casinos are a great way to make some money, have fun, get away from reality and take a break from your daily routine. When you think about it, casinos are one of the safest places in the world. They are also one of the most regulated institutions in existence today. Casinos have strict rules about how many drinks you can buy at once and how much…
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Casinos In Different Countries: Travel And Play
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A List of Celebrities That Love Gambling in Their Free Time

Did you know that some celebrities love to gamble in their free time? In fact, they even enjoy it more than anything else! Whether they're playing blackjack at a casino or betting on horses, these celebs can't seem to get enough of gambling. Celebrities are often portrayed as leading glamorous and jet-set lifestyles. However, what many people don't…
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A List of Celebrities That Love Gambling in Their Free Time
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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas exec Patrick Nichols named CEO of The Venetian

An executive at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is returning to The Venetian to become president and CEO, replacing longtime leader George Markantonis. Patrick Nichols, who began working at The Venetian and has been a Las Vegas hospitality executive his entire career, was named the property's top executive Thursday by New York-based investment firm…
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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas exec Patrick Nichols named CEO of The Venetian
Review Journal

Macao gaming revenue slumps by 68 percent in May

On the day Chinese authorities lifted COVID-19 restrictions in Shanghai, Macao's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported another steep decline in gross gaming revenue for the month of May. The bureau that monitors gaming revenue for Macao's 41 casinos - including several owned and operated by three Las Vegas-based companies - reported…
Finance
Macao gaming revenue slumps by 68 percent in May
Asia Times

Policy changes make Macau’s casinos a risky bet

Casino operators in Macau, once the world's largest gambling center, are facing serious challenges due to Beijing's decisions to tighten travel rules and clamp down on junkets. Macau's Court of Final Appeal on Monday ruled that operators and junkets organizers were jointly liable for client deposits in nine cases filed by VIP gamblers, who demanded…
Covid
Policy changes make Macau’s casinos a risky bet
Review Journal

New York casino licenses spur interest from local companies, Strip operators

Several Las Vegas resort companies are expected to vie for a license to open a casino in or near New York City. When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders fast-tracked the licensing of new casinos last week, they revived interest in the state's expansion of casino gambling in one of the most densely populated areas in the…
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New York casino licenses spur interest from local companies, Strip operators
Review Journal

Scottish gambler hits $280K jackpot on Strip

Last weekend turned out to be a very rewarding day for Peter Ferguson as he hit a jackpot while playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em on the Strip. Ferguson hit a jackpot of $280007 after being dealt a diamond royal flush on the popular Ultimate Texas Hold'em game Saturday, according to a company statement released Tuesday. The win occurred at The…
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Scottish gambler hits $280K jackpot on Strip
Review Journal

Florida gambling expansion backed by Las Vegas Sands abandoned

Florida Voters in Charge, the nonprofit political action committee funded by Las Vegas Sands Corp. to gather signatures on petitions supporting the legalization of commercial gambling in northern Florida, has abandoned its efforts to put the question on the November ballot. The organization also dropped an appeals court lawsuit it filed when Leon…
Travel
Florida gambling expansion backed by Las Vegas Sands abandoned
Review Journal

Macao gaming revenue dips to an 18-month low

Macao gaming revenue slumped to an 18-month low in March, Macao's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported Friday. It was the second month this year that gross gaming revenue was below 2021 levels. The market showed a 6.1 percent rebound in February, thanks primarily to increased visitation during Chinese New Year celebrations. The bureau…
Finance
Macao gaming revenue dips to an 18-month low
Review Journal

Optimism high among casino execs during Las Vegas investor forum

Nevada-based casino companies are poised for a strong 2022, judging by the upbeat comments from executives during an investment forum this week at Wynn Las Vegas. Casino executives said business is approaching or surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels, many companies are showing favorable group business calendars and leisure visitors continue to crowd…
Finance
Optimism high among casino execs during Las Vegas investor forum
The Street

Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Has New Owner with a Dodgy Past

Las Vegas has always been about failure and redemption. You can lose it all one night and make it back the next with a lucky roll of the dice or a magical spin of the roulette wheel. That's, of course, the idealized way to view Sin City. Everyone remembers their big wins more than they do their crushing losses. The reality, however, is that in the…
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Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Has New Owner with a Dodgy Past
The Street

Another Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Close to Big Changes

Las Vegas has seen its share of scoundrels and people of questionable morality own casinos. The city more or less rose to prominence as a mafia playground where backroom leg breakers and other shady characters once held the day. That influence subsided as major players including Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc Report and…
Land-based
Another Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Close to Big Changes
Review Journal

Asian pandemic downturn leads Las Vegas Sands to stay patient

Las Vegas Sands Corp. executives will stay patient with their big investments in Macao and Singapore as the company prepares for its next phase of operations: one without Las Vegas resorts. Company leaders told investors during their fourth-quarter earnings call Wednesday that they'll stay the course in Macao, where it is the market leader, and go…
Covid
Asian pandemic downturn leads Las Vegas Sands to stay patient
Review Journal

Macao news propels stock prices for some Las Vegas casino operators

The stock prices of two Las Vegas-based gaming companies with operations in Macao soared Friday after the government there clarified its casino licensing framework following earlier proposals that clouded the region's outlook. Las Vegas Sands Corp., which operates one property on the Macao peninsula and five on the offshore Cotai Strip, saw its…
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Macao news propels stock prices for some Las Vegas casino operators
Las Vegas Magazine

Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame 2022: The Venetian and The Palazzo

Sheldon Adelson was a man of means who was well-invested in Las Vegas when he had a vision for canals in the desert, with gondolas piloted by singing gondoliers and a luxury resort-casino built around that. The vision came to fruition as The Venetian, eventually complemented by The Palazzo, becoming a one-of-a-kind property. The trade-show…
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Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame 2022: The Venetian and The Palazzo
Gambling News

Wynn Macau, Casino Companies Pay Bonuses to Employees

Wynn Macau has decided to give all of its (or nearly all) employees a holiday bonus that will be paid out this month. The bonus reflects not so much on the holiday season but rather on the dedication with which members of the team have worked through the nadir of the pandemic and coped with a challenging health environment throughout 2021. Wynn…
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Wynn Macau, Casino Companies Pay Bonuses to Employees
Lodi Valley News

Three Iconic Las Vegas Hotels You Need to Visit

Las Vegas bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and it is easy to see why. Vegas is an adult's playground, with some of the world's most luxurious casinos, bustling casinos, vibrant nightlife, and amazing shows that rival the world-famous Broadway musicals. Hotel Nevada was the first hotel to open its doors in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
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Three Iconic Las Vegas Hotels You Need to Visit
Review Journal

Las Vegas’ top real estate deals of 2021

Like countless other cities, Las Vegas spent the past year grappling with the pandemic and recovering from the economic disaster it unleashed in 2020. It also saw a burst of lucrative casino sales on the Strip as tourism rebounded from the public health crisis. Here is my list of Las Vegas' top 10 real estate deals of 2021. 1. The Cosmopolitan of…
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Las Vegas’ top real estate deals of 2021
Review Journal

Losses by large companies show pandemic still affects Las Vegas

The theory gaming industry analysts hypothesized months ago appears to be holding true: Companies operating on the Strip and in Macao are struggling more than their regional counterparts. Third-quarter earnings reports wrapped up late last month and the numbers show there's still a way to go before we can say the pandemic is behind us, even as…
Covid
Losses by large companies show pandemic still affects Las Vegas
Politico

Las Vegas Sands sues Seminoles-linked groups over major gambling expansion in Florida

The casino giant, founded by the late gaming mogul Sheldon Adelson, alleges that the Tribe is paying off petition gatherers to break previous agreements to collect signatures on behalf of the Las Vegas Sands-backed ballot measure. The payments, according to the lawsuit, were designed to get petition gatherers to join the "other side" and collect…
Politics
Las Vegas Sands sues Seminoles-linked groups over major gambling expansion in Florida
Forbes

Why Macau’s Casinos Are Still The Best Bet For Wynn And Las Vegas Sands

B efore the pandemic, Macau was the world's most lucrative gaming market in the world. But after nearly two years of outbreaks and lockdowns, which largely closed the borders of the autonomous region belonging to China to visitors, gambling revenues for the last 10 months are still down 70% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Macau casino stocks are…
Covid
Why Macau’s Casinos Are Still The Best Bet For Wynn And Las Vegas Sands
Review Journal

Las Vegas casino investors wagering on comeback

When driving the Strip, walking its sidewalks or navigating its casinos, there is no mistaking it: America's rowdy gambling mecca is crammed with tourists again. And even though visitor volume remains below pre-pandemic levels, and the coronavirus outbreak has by no means been stamped out, casino investors are betting big that Las Vegas is back on…
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Las Vegas casino investors wagering on comeback
Review Journal

More states considering casino gambling expansion

It's no wonder why states across the nation are in various stages of introducing some form of gaming to their citizens. The American Gaming Association last week reported that commercial gaming revenue hit a quarterly record for the months of July, August and September and that revenue is on a record pace for 2021. The AGA said that with $38.67…
Gaming Authorities
More states considering casino gambling expansion
The Sports Daily

$5000 Free at Texas Gambing Sites

Welcome to our guide to online gambling in Texas. Please scroll down for rankings of the top ten offshore sites that accept wagers from TX residents, a detailed overview of the state's current gambling legislation, and an outline of all land-based and digital casino services available to gamblers in Lone Star State. We put hours of research into…
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$5000 Free at Texas Gambing Sites
FTN News

Top Largest Casinos in the World

In the last two years, the gambling business has suffered heavy losses due to the recent economic situation around the world. Most casinos have gone through tough times and were even closed. But with gradual recovery from the crisis, gambling corporations can again compete with each other, and we expect this trend to become more and more stable. In…
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Top Largest Casinos in the World
Gambling News

Las Vegas Sands Is Reportedly Discussing Opening a Casino Near Citi Field

New York Mets' owner Steve Cohen is discussing a potential casino next to Citi Field with Las Vegas Sands Corp., as reported by numerous people who claim to be familiar with the discussions. These people claim that discussions are still in the preliminary stage. Considering the fact that the matter was private, they were given anonymity. At the…
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Las Vegas Sands Is Reportedly Discussing Opening a Casino Near Citi Field