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Miami Hurricanes

Wild Weekend in College Football Shakes Up Poll, Playoff Rankings

The College Playoff Rankings are expected to show two new schools for the four-team postseason to determine the champion after Georgia and Notre Dame were upset over the weekend. Georgia, who was No. 1, lost badly to Auburn on the road, 40-17....

Casino.org Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Connecticut senators East Windsor casino

Connecticut Senators Seek Clarification from Feds About Positions on East Windsor Casino

An East Windsor, Connecticut joint casino project being built on non-sovereign lands by the?Mashantucket and Mohegan Sun tribes needs more clarification from the?US Department of the Interior (DOI), say Democratic US Senators from Connecticut Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, who have asked...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 13, 2017
richard desmond

Richard Desmond Plans to Bid for UK National Lottery

Billionaire newspaper owner Richard Desmond is planning to submit a bid for the UK’s National Lottery, hoping to take over the business when an opportunity to acquire the lucrative franchise comes up again in 2019. Currently, the UK’s largest lottery is operated...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Las Vegas shooting MGM Mandalay

Mandalay Bay Tragedy Expected to Cost Insurance Companies $1 Billion, MGM Workers Claim Hours Cut in Wake of October 1 Shooting

Last month's Mandalay Bay shooting in Las Vegas, at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival that took the lives of 58 victims and injured over 500 others, is expected to deliver a massive financial blow to the insurance industry, which is...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Jim Murren American Gaming Association

MGM CEO Jim Murren Out as AGA Chairman, Penn National Exec Appointed

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren is stepping down as chairman of the American Gaming Association (AGA) and handing over the reins to colleague Tim Wilmott, the Penn National CEO who's served on the lobbying group's board since 2015. Time for Change In...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 12, 2017
Tabcorp suite

Australian Politicians Criticized for Accepting Perks From Gambling Companies

Politicians in Australia are coming under criticism by watchdog groups for accepting gifts from gambling companies as they debate legislation on industry reforms. The organizations believe changes should be made to what they see as cozy relationships between government officials and the...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 12, 2017
PAGCOR Solaire auction

PAGCOR Auctioning Two Parcels of Land at Site of Solaire Casino

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is auctioning two parcels of land in Manila which make up the current location of the Solaire Resort and Casino. According to the PAGCOR announcement, the “item” up for bid, known as Bay City Properties,...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 12, 2017
linq zip line

Caesars LINQ Promenade Unveils Plans for First Zipline on Las Vegas Strip

In keeping with Caesars President and CEO Mark Frissora’s promise to grow the casino conglomerate post-bankruptcy, the company announced plans to build the first zipline on the Las Vegas Strip. Fly LINQ will cost approximately $20 million and be constructed above the...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 11, 2017
Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge

Breeders’ Cup Investigating Betting Challenge Results Following Criticism

The Breeders’ Cup has delayed paying the winners in its annual Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge following allegations that the winner and at least one other player may have cooperated in ways that violate the rules of the tournament based around horse racing....

Casino.org Staff Writer November 11, 2017
Indiana casino Majestic Star smoking ban

Indiana Casino Says Smoking Ban Would Cost 400 Jobs, $3 Million Annually

Northwest Indiana casino operator Majestic Star is threatening local officials in Gary on the dangers of implementing a smoking ban that would extend to its riverboat gambling floors. In 2012, Indiana enacted a statewide indoor smoking ban, but exemptions were provided for...

Casino.org Staff Writer November 11, 2017