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New York casino expansion targets Asian Americans

As the race for one of the three viable casino licenses in New York has begun, sights are set on Asian Americans. Critics say major casino operators use aggressive advertisements tailored towards the community. Opponents argue the use of culturally significant symbols and celebrations preys on the historically marginalized group for profit. While…
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New York casino expansion targets Asian Americans
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Virginia gas station owners want their slot machines back, again.

RICHMOND - The slots-like gaming machines that Virginia has twice banned from gas stations, restaurants and convenience stores would blink back to life under legislation that lobbyists and legislators are pushing through the General Assembly. The measure could pave the way for slots-style gaming in every corner of the state, which approved the…
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Virginia: Lawmakers seek to legalize slots-like skill games

The General Assembly banned the games in 2020, but a court injunction froze enforcement until late last year. Such games have been an important source of income for convenience stores, restaurants and truck stops, especially during the pandemic. "To me, this is a small-business issue," said state Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, one of the…
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Virginia: Lawmakers seek to legalize slots-like skill games
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Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group’s Live! Casinos & Hotels

Home // Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group's Live! Casinos & Hotels RENO, Nev. (Oct. 5, 2023) - Good Giant, one of the country's leading gaming-focused creative agencies, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Cordish Gaming Group, a distinguished name in the world of resort, casino and entertainment…
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Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group’s Live! Casinos & Hotels
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Seattle poet Jane Wong shares the cost of gambling in new memoir

Through one Asian-American family's experience, 'Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City' highlights the unspoken struggles of addiction. Seattle poet Jane Wong has a new memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City. (Helene Christensen) East of Los Angeles, in San Gabriel Valley, Asian Americans make up more than half of the population. The casino buses…
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Seattle poet Jane Wong shares the cost of gambling in new memoir
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ENHYPEN lead line-up of new Las Vegas festival We Bridge

ENHYPEN have been announced as headliners for a new festival in Las Vegas, We Bridge. We Bridge, billed as a three-day cultural expo and two-day music festival celebrating Asian entertainment and culture, will take place in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino from April 21 to…
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ENHYPEN lead line-up of new Las Vegas festival We Bridge
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Why is gambling historically popular among the Asian-American community in different states

All the above findings point out a similar conclusion that Asians in the United States gamble more than other ethnicities in the country. Are Asians some of the most passionate gamblers in the world? According to a report by the Attorney General of California called'Gambling in the Golden State' noted that the majority of recreational gamblers in…
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Why is gambling historically popular among the Asian-American community in different states
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How will New York City casinos affect Wind Creek Bethlehem?

It's not an uncommon sight at Wind Creek Bethlehem - bus loads of tourists from the New York City area disembark for a day of gambling and dining at the casino in the city's South Side. The parking lot normally contains dozens of cars with New York and New Jersey license plates, owing to the fact that Wind Creek, located about 85 miles west of…
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Most Famous Movies about Casinos

What could be better than a classic movie about the glitz and glamour of casinos and the gambling industry? Casinos and gambling have a significant cultural impact on many facets of our society. Gambling attracts people from all over the world and the number of online players is steadily increasing. If you do a quick search, you can find a good…
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Court rules in favor of Las Vegas Sands in US$12 billion battle with former Macau partner

Macau's Court of First Instance has ruled in favor of Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) in a long-running battle against its original Macau partner, Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC). According to sources, the decision was issued on Thursday and was unanimous in its findings in favor of LVS, with the court also said to have scolded AAEC for…
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Court rules in favor of Las Vegas Sands in US$12 billion battle with former Macau partner
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Las Vegas Sands Fights Back Against $7-Billion Lawsuit in Macau

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is back in court fighting a familiar foe. Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC), a former business partner in Macau that helped it get its start there, has been trying to collect massive amounts of money for years. It argues that LVS breached its contract and, therefore, deserves a fat payday. It hasn't yet found a…
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Las Vegas Sands Fights Back Against $7-Billion Lawsuit in Macau
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Continued litigation on US$12B claim against Las Vegas Sands in Macau

In an ongoing saga that would be of paramount interest to any aspiring screenwriter, a lead accountant for Las Vegas Sands recently told a court in Macau that the alleged value of a claim filed in 2019 and dating back to actions and decisions as far back as 2001 is "exaggerated" and unjustified from an accounting perspective. Taiwan businessman…
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Continued litigation on US$12B claim against Las Vegas Sands in Macau
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Experts Predict Slow Climb For Online Casino Revenue Through 2026

Online casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) won't even double during the next five years, while retail and online sports betting GGR will more than triple, predicts research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG). This is EKG's finding even as Connecticut's soft launch this week makes it five states with full private sector iGaming. The limited markets…
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Experts Predict Slow Climb For Online Casino Revenue Through 2026
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Macau ex-advisor Green tells court when LVS tied to Galaxy

The casino operations experience of Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) had significant weight when the Macau government was assessing bids for gaming concession rights nearly 20 years ago, a Macau court was told on Friday by David Green, part of a consulting team from accountancy firm Arthur Andersen LLC, hired by the city's government to advise on…
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Macau ex-advisor Green tells court when LVS tied to Galaxy
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Presence of Las Vegas Sands gave any partner in 2002 Macau casino license bid a competitive edge, court told

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) was viewed as a highly attractive option in helping promote Macau as a global tourism destination and therefore provided any potential partners with a competitive edge when it came to winning a casino license back in 2002, a Macau court has been told. The comments, made by two members of the former Macau Casino Gaming…
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Presence of Las Vegas Sands gave any partner in 2002 Macau casino license bid a competitive edge, court told
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Las Vegas Sands Facing $12 Billion Lawsuit in Macau From Former Partner

Business Macau Marshall Hao Sheldon Adelson Casino Gaming By Farah Master U.S. casino giant Las Vegas Sands is facing a $12 billion lawsuit from a former partner in a Macau court, in a case set to shine a light over how coveted casino licenses were awarded in the world's biggest gambling hub two decades ago. Former partner Asian American…
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Las Vegas Sands Facing $12 Billion Lawsuit in Macau From Former Partner
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Asian American business owners question skill games ban, ask why casinos are still allowed

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Dozens of Asian Americans who own convenience stores in Virginia asked Gov. Ralph Northam why he's allowing casinos to come to Hampton Roads, but won't let small businesses operate these money-making machines. A line in a recently passed bil l (HB 2168) previously led some to believe the games could stick around until summer…
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Asian American business owners question skill games ban, ask why casinos are still allowed
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Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City to start $15M renovation and give employees raises

Following a year when it was the only Atlantic City casino to increase its operating profit during the coronavirus pandemic, the Ocean Casino Resort is spending $15 million mostly on renovations. The work will include upgrades to the casino floor, as well as outdoor amenities like pools, cabanas and the beach. The property will open a new…
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Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City to start $15M renovation and give employees raises