Sands China Quarterly Profit Rises 40% on Mass Gamblers
Sands China Ltd. (1928), the Macau casino operator controlled by billionaire Sheldon Adelson , posted a 40 percent gain in fourth-quarter profit as its resorts drew more bettors in the world’s biggest gaming market. Net income at the Hong Kong-listed…
$1 million buried in the yard of the daughter of a former law-and-order mayor of Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Guilty pleas are unfolding in a gambling case that involves $1 million buried in the yard of the daughter of a former law-and-order mayor of Philadelphia. Brothers Joseph Mastronardo Jr. and John Mastronardo are charged with using…
Bobby Flay Opens Burger Palace on Vegas Strip
Chef Bobby Flay’s Bobby’s Burger Palace opens Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, on the Strip in Las Vegas. 3750 South Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 Tel: 702-598-0191 Order online a week in advance https://bobbysburgerpalace.alohaorderonline.com/Time.aspx Bobby Blue Burger Miami Burger…
Asia’s Second-Richest Lui Expands Casino Empire Beyond Macau
Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) — Lui Che-woo became Asia’s second- richest person by setting up a casino company that within a decade became the world’s third-biggest by market value. The 84- year-old says he’s just hitting his stride. “What can I…
Ky. Baptist leader condemns expanded gambling
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky Baptist leader warns that casinos would “prey on the most vulnerable” as his organization launched a radio ad aimed at stirring grassroots opposition to expanded gambling. The ad, featuring the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s executive…
Mohegan Sun strikes deals.
REVERE, Mass. (AP) – Mohegan Sun says it has struck deals with seven surrounding communities as it pursues a $1.3 billion resort casino on land owned by Suffolk Downs in Revere. The companies announced on Tuesday that agreements, or agreements…
Caesars said to weigh bid for Revel casino in Atlantic City
Christopher Palmeri and Krista Giovacco, Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Caesars Entertainment Corp. is considering making a bid for Revel Casino Hotel, the Atlantic City, New Jersey, property that went through bankruptcy last year, according to people with knowledge of the situation….
S.D. proposes tougher rules for banned casino players
Chet Brokaw, Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota gambling regulators are seeking to strengthen a state law that allows cheaters or other disreputable players to be banned from Deadwood casinos. The South Dakota Gaming Commission already has authority…
retired LA County firefighter pleaded guilty for illegal sports gambling, from firehouse
Amy Taxin, Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) – A retired Los Angeles County firefighter pleaded guilty Monday to a federal charge of running an illegal sports gambling business that authorities said appeared to operate in part from a firehouse…
Texas AG opposes casinos, but campaign offers Super Bowl contest
AUSTIN — Attorney General Greg Abbott will tell you it’s wrong to bet on the Super Bowl. But governor candidate Greg Abbott says if you contribute $5 to his campaign, you can guess the score and win prizes! In an…