A casino in the Chinese gambling haven of Macau will open Asia's first Michael Jackson shrine after its owners bought the late King of Pop's iconic white rhinestone glove for $350,000 at a U.S. auction.
Sands China, the Macau operation of Las Vegas Sands, raised $2.5 billion through its initial public offering in Hong Kong, a source familiar with the deal said on Saturday, hitting the bottom of an indicated range.
Despite a struggling gaming industry, Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn said a hospitable staff allowed Wynn Macau shares to close 7 percent higher than their IPO price of $10.08 Hong Kong dollars.
Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Source: The New York Times
Casinos and lotteries in most states are reporting a downturn in revenue for the first time, resulting in a drop in the money collected by state and local governments, according to new state data.
Friday, 10 Jul 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
For months, Atlantic City has been dreading the opening of a new casino in Bethlehem, Pa., a short drive from some of its best markets in northern New Jersey and New York.
Tickets for the chance to see British tennis hopeful Andy Murray play in the men’s final of the Wimbledon championship have been rocketing in price, with one tout offering to sell centre court tickets for £20,000 ($32,636) each, according to media reports.
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2009 | Source: The New York Times
Opening a new front in the government’s battle against Internet gambling, federal prosecutors have asked four American banks to freeze tens of millions of dollars in payments owed to people who play poker online.
In what may be the nastiest spat since the days when Vegas handled disputes outside of court—if you get my meaning—Watanabe has filed a lawsuit accusing Hurrah's of plying him with alcohol and prescription drugs in an attempt to keep him gambling... Read More
Vegas stocks have been on fire lately, but is there really anything exciting at the casinos that’s going to draw people to the Strip? You might be surprised!... Read More