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links or at least textual credit to the source is nice.



As to TAMPA Hard Rock 1,200 hires, is there any breakdown as to categories of employees. New housekeepers are interesting but new dealers and new cleavage-tax dealers are even more interesting.



I don't have a link but believe the Seminoles told the Governor of Florida, no more voluntary revenue sharing payments from the tribe.

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links or at least textual credit to the source is nice.


As to TAMPA Hard Rock 1,200 hires, is there any breakdown as to categories of employees. New housekeepers are interesting but new dealers and new cleavage-tax dealers are even more interesting.

I don't have a link but believe the Seminoles told the Governor of Florida, no more voluntary revenue sharing payments from the tribe.

Thanks FleaStiff,

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** 3. Florida: Seminole Hard Rock ramps up hiring for $700M expansion, looks to add 1,200. http://bit.ly/2Vxpw08
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is looking to hire over 1,000 new employees as a result of its $700 million expansion.

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links or at least textual credit to the source is nice.

As to TAMPA Hard Rock 1,200 hires, is there any breakdown as to categories of employees. New housekeepers are interesting but new dealers and new cleavage-tax dealers are even more interesting.

I don't have a link but believe the Seminoles told the Governor of Florida, no more voluntary revenue sharing payments from the tribe.

Hi FleaStiff,

Here is a link to: Seminole Tribe Halts Casino Revenue Sharing Payments To State Of Florida. http://bit.ly/2HpHkGN


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16. Trump’s casino years: a blockbuster disaster movie. http://bit.ly/2QchE3n
As a top adviser to Jeb Bush’s failed 2016 presidential campaign, Mike Murphy was unable to convince Republican voters that Donald Trump was a disastrous businessman and...

15. Sports Betting Revenue of Mississippi Decreases in April. http://bit.ly/2HKB9Mq

14. PGCB reports tax revenue from first full year of fantasy contests. http://bit.ly/2QbEk3P
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's report showed that fantasy contests generated $3,381,403 in tax revenue for the Commonwealth.

13. Paddy Power Betfair to rebrand as Flutter Entertainment. http://bit.ly/2VV6ypH

12. Ireland to Establish Independent Gambling Regulator by 2020. http://bit.ly/2QfwW7p

11. Everett city councilor calls news of MGM, Encore talks ‘concerning’. http://bit.ly/2WWVkxk
The news of MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts discussing a possible sale of the Everett casino leaves several questions unanswered.

10. LVCVA on the verge of betting big with underground transit system. http://bit.ly/2HCJgL8
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is on the verge of placing one of the biggest bets in its history.

9. 60 things to know about the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign. http://bit.ly/2JzSAmz
It’s one of the few landmarks to be embraced by a city known for blowing its history to smithereens.

8. Pennsylvania mobile sports betting will bring wagers inside MLB ballparks. http://bit.ly/2HRpbRx
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board expects the state’s first online sportsbook to begin live testing sometime in the next two weeks. That means...

7. Canada: SIGA looks to extend casino hours. http://bit.ly/2QfwqpZ
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is planning a to move to 24-hour operations on weekends starting this summer.

6. The ‘beau-ti-ful Mount Airy Lodge’ is now a casino and resort, and I might like it better than A.C. http://bit.ly/2JPx6RO
In the recesses of my brain, for sure displacing something important like world history or algebra, it still exists:

5. Kazuo Okada to exhaust all legal remedies after motion to quash estafa charges denied. http://bit.ly/2w5NSUL
Japanese gaming mogul Kazuo Okada has vowed to “exhaust all legal remedies” in his defense against three counts of estafa …

4. Groupe Barrière content with minority stake in planned US$2.5 billion Wakayama IR. http://bit.ly/2VFljId
European casino operator Groupe Barrière expects an investment level of around US$2.5 billion in the regional Japanese integrated …

3. Gambling related crime on the rise in Macau SAR in 1Q19. http://bit.ly/2YBKxJd
The number of gaming related-crimes in Macau in the first three months of 2019 increased by 14.1% year-on-year to a total of 438 …

2. Macau must respond to growing regional VIP play. http://bit.ly/30zgSly
Regional markets will benefit from the bleeding of Macau VIP play, with Cambodia and Vietnam being the primary beneficiaries, say analysts from Union Gaming.

1. Philippine GGR up 17.4 percent in Q1. http://bit.ly/2HssMGA
Gross gaming revenue in the Philippines gained 17.4 percent in Q1 to P60 billion ($1.13 billion), with most of the gains driven by casinos in Entertainment City.

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31. Pennsylvania) While New York state still tries to figure out a way to legalize sports betting, the first casino in northeast Pennsylvania has attained its license. http://bit.ly/2JvGXN7

30. Michigan) It was a terrifying and violent crime spree that often targeted victims as they left Detroit casinos. One victim in particular, escaped a gunshot that barely missed. It happened on the freeway, police say. Under the cover of night... http://bit.ly/2X1yMLX

29. Iowa) Clinton Wild Rose Casino and Resorts General Manager Steve Nauman believes sports betting in Iowa will be in place before the start of football season. http://bit.ly/2Q9SbY8

28. Washington) A year after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal law that banned sports gambling, residents of eight states are legally betting on professional and college games, and several jurisdictions are close to offering wagering. http://bit.ly/2EjqJm6

27. California) Win-River Resort and Casino would like to move next to the freeway. The draft environmental impact statement has been released on a plan to relocate Win-River to a new location along I-5. It is quite an ambitious project. http://bit.ly/2YJEkuZ

26. Las Vegas) Things were looking bleak for the Lucky Dragon last summer. Its casino and restaurants had been closed for months. The off-Strip resort was also in bankruptcy and, according to its main lender, bleeding cash. http://bit.ly/2VHqHuo

25. UK: Labour party politician calls for online casino licenses' review. http://bit.ly/30ACv4W

24. Media companies entering sports betting could trigger casino operators' capitalization. http://bit.ly/2VQrA8S

23. Mohegan Sun Pocono awarded sports betting license. http://bit.ly/2Hr9wt0

22. Rockford Mayor pushes Illinois lawmakers to green-light a new casino in the city. http://bit.ly/2Wd5XPj

21. The Council of Europe confirms an international treaty on match-fixing effective September. http://bit.ly/2HEByQM

20. California bound: UNLV gaming series conference shifts to Morongo Casino this week.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ gaming education series goes on the road for the first time with a trip to a Southern California tribal casino.

19. Louisiana: Gulfport casino falls victim to international cybercrime attack involving Russians, DOJ says. http://bit.ly/2W7n5pN
A Gulfport casino is among the American businesses targeted by a transnational cybercrime network that

18. New York State Lottery Reports Record Revenues for the 2018 Fiscal Year. http://bit.ly/2VxK1tO

17. Dutch government halts Holland Casino carve-up. http://bit.ly/2HGS1DR
Unions have reacted positively to the news that the proposed privatisation of state-owned Holland Casino has been called off by...


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27. APCW Perspectives: Hills, horses and hookups. Video: http://bit.ly/2Qh8Ysl
William Hill hits the dating scene with their new strategy of trolling hookup sites, and the U.K. Gambling Commission passed out multiple fines to multiple operators.

26. Malta Gaming Authority signs a MoU agreement with the Police Force. http://bit.ly/2VW4Kwz

25. Regulators from UK, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain meet in Madrid. http://bit.ly/2QgTeFI

24. "Geolocation compliance is only relevant to highly-regulated gaming markets". http://bit.ly/2QhUZTd

23. Florida) No Casinos went all-in for legislation requiring warning labels on Florida Lottery tickets. http://bit.ly/2VPXGRU

22. Mississippi) Mississippi is the only state in the Southeastern Conference where fans legally can bet on football or basketball, and that’s made wagering at a Coast casino different than in Vegas or New Jersey. http://bit.ly/2waX0Yb

21. Michigan) Casino workers in Detroit and their union leadership plan to speak before Michigan’s Gaming Control Board about the influence hedge funds are having on the industry. http://bit.ly/2YFn89O

20. Indiana) Vigo County voters likely will vote on a casino referendum in the fall. Members of the Vigo County Election Board on Friday discussed how that can happen and at what cost. http://bit.ly/2YN9zW3

19. Louisiana) Louisiana's 15 riverboat casinos, four racinos and land-based casino generated $199.5 million in winnings in April, according to figures released Monday by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. http://bit.ly/2EnUD8S

18. Arkansas) As expected, an application has been filed to open a casino in Pope County, though it likely comes without the necessary approval of local officials. http://bit.ly/2HuybNt

17. Las Vegas) Prominent sports bettor David Oancea, known in gambling circles as “Vegas Dave,” must stay out of Las Vegas sportsbooks for three years, a judge ruled Monday. http://bit.ly/2VBLQWJ

16. Las Vegas) A 67-year-old Las Vegas tour bus driver has pleaded not guilty to a reduced vehicular manslaughter charge in a crash that killed a casino worker in a driveway between Las Vegas Strip resorts. http://bit.ly/2M05VXc

15. United Kingdom) Tom Watson, deputy leader of the UK's Labour Party, has called for all online casino operators in the country to be forced to reapply for their licences in a letter to the Culture Secretary and Gambling Commission. http://bit.ly/2HuHDA7

14. Casino for sale because Matt Maddox is mad at Massachusetts? http://bit.ly/2Eo4qff
How mad is Matt Maddox at Massachusetts?

13. Millions of dollars at stake as Harrah’s challenges state tax bill in midst of New Orleans extension talks. http://bit.ly/2YKB5n1
While asking state lawmakers to grant an early extension of their monopoly license to operate a land casino in New Orleans,

12. Lottery strong but international and Italy segments prove challenging for IGT in 1Q19. http://bit.ly/2HItbn4
Declines in both its International and Italian business segments saw global gaming giant IGT’s financial results … Read more

11. Suncity to drive 250% increase in Tigre de Cristal VIP volume in 2020: Govertsen. http://bit.ly/2HVso2v
Suncity Group’s recent acquisition of a 29.77% stake in Russian IR operator Summit Ascent Holdings …

10. Sports betting in Iowa: What new, experienced gamblers need to know
Bettor up, Iowa. Legal sports wagering is officially on its way to the Hawkeye State. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed

9. Spanish Ombudsman calls for gambling advertising ban. http://bit.ly/2Jw7VEw
A senior figure in Spanish politics has called for an all-out ban on commercial gambling advertising and review of licensing regulations.

8. Sports betting in Iowa: What new, experienced gamblers need to know. http://bit.ly/2WYA9dZ
Bettor up, Iowa. Legal sports wagering is officially on its way to the Hawkeye State. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed...

7. Why Cirque du Soleil’s new action show “R.U.N” will reshape Luxor. http://bit.ly/2wb61AD
The days of regularly imploding casinos and building brand-new casino resorts on the Strip appear to be over.

6. Borgata Babe servers can take weight-gain lawsuit to jury. http://bit.ly/2WWnhoJ
Five “Borgata Babes” who sued their casino employer more than a decade ago can finally present gender-bias claims to a jury,

5. ESPN and other media entities risk their credibility with sports betting deals. http://bit.ly/2VPVs50
There are slippery slopes to continually sidestep on the sports media landscape. And then there’s the bedazzled Las Vegas Slip ’N Slide that ESPN just went barreling down last week...

4. One of a kind: California casino resort earns zero waste certification. http://bit.ly/2Qh6D0Q
California’s Chumash Casino Resort just became the first casino to earn zero waste recognition from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).

3. Macau GGR remains headed for 2-4 pct growth in May. http://bit.ly/2JSZmD7
Analysts at Bernstein have reaffirmed their Macau GGR forecast for the month of May at 2-4 percent growth, year-on-year.

2. IGT posts Q1 profit, revenue declines. http://bit.ly/2QgQBnk
International Game Technology said Q1 revenue declined as higher machine sales and stable lottery failed to offset the impact of higher taxes in Italy and lower machine system sales.

1. James Holzhauer is the face of ‘Jeopardy!’ He’s also the new face of sports betting. http://bit.ly/2YLIUc9
For decades, the faces of the American sports bettor were caricatures: a chain-smoker with a curled-up racing form, a bookie sitting in a dimly lit room,


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11. Wynn Resorts ends talks with MGM Resorts over potential sale of Encore Boston Harbor. http://bit.ly/2WixkHM
Wynn Resorts ended discussions Tuesday with MGM Resorts International over the potential sale of its nearly-completed $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor development in Massachusetts. In a brief statement,

10. Daisy Ho dismisses analyst concerns over Grand Lisboa Palace launch and SJM performance. http://bit.ly/2Jwlxzz
“Whatever the analysts say is what the analysts say,” was Daisy Ho’s response when quizzed about the launch …

9. Macau Legend eying Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam expansion. http://bit.ly/2EpV0Qr
Asian casino operator Macau Legend Development Ltd is looking to expand its current portfolio further into Laos …

8. Asia faces casino oversupply with $65b in the pipeline: Union Gaming. http://bit.ly/2HxPfCe
Economic growth in Asia will not be enough to fuel the estimated $65 billion in new casino development across the region, warns Union Gaming analysts.

7. Operators not showing confidence in VIP, Morgan Stanley says. http://bit.ly/2HJrRAu
None of Macau’s operators, or junkets, are showing confidence that VIP trends or demand are organically improving,

6. Horse Racing, Once Popular In Michigan, Now Struggles For Survival. http://bit.ly/2JW8Uxi
Horse racing, an activity that’s been around for thousands of years and adored by so many, is now ...

5. Louisiana sports gambling tax approved despite not being legalized. http://bit.ly/2Qp10Od
After much discussion about the appropriateness of legalizing sports betting,

4. Greektown Casino sale to Penn National approved, will happen Thursday. http://bit.ly/30xiCfn
Michigan regulators gave final approval Tuesday for the $1 billion sale of Dan Gilbert’s Greektown Casino-Hotel,

3. Massachusetts is the big loser, thanks to casino board’s bungling. http://bit.ly/2YDwS4c
The Gaming Commission gambled on two Las Vegas giants — Wynn Resorts and MGM...

2. North Carolina: Proposed Kings Mountain casino continues to gain opponents. http://bit.ly/2WgXgUi
People have been waiting years to hear if a casino is coming to Kings Mountain...

1. Time to end the fight against Prairie Flower Casino. http://bit.ly/2WYC0ja
In Carter Lake, Ia., a town of less than 4,000 citizens on the Nebraska side of the Missouri River,


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25. This Week in Gambling: Expanding sports bets and gambling partnerships. Video: http://bit.ly/2YDVlX6
This week's show covers sports betting regulation in one state, the pending rollout of regulation in another and more broadcast television partnerships with gambling companies.

24. LT Game's first-ever self-developed slot machines approved by Macau regulator. http://bit.ly/2ErR0ib

23. Pennsylvania's sports betting handle down nearly USD 8 million in April. http://bit.ly/2HJGvrm

22. The Stars Group's relaunched affiliate program is powered by Income Access. http://bit.ly/2M2rV3O

21. Hard Rock's unique guitar-shaped hotel in Florida to open in October. http://bit.ly/2M478fZ

20. Unikrn new technology merges live eSports with non-stop betting. http://bit.ly/2HxiGUR

19. Strong correlation’ in Southern Nevada between taxable sales and gaming revenues. http://bit.ly/2VEGqu5
A gaming analyst said Tuesday he found “a strong correlation” between the increase in taxable sales in the Las Vegas area and ...

18. National) The amount of outlandish bets being made on golf have garnered a ton of publicity lately. http://bit.ly/2WZfLtf

17. New Jersey) In the state of Nevada, there are two professional baseball teams that play in the minor leagues: the Las Vegas Aviators and Reno Aces, http://bit.ly/2VWljZa

16. Pennsylvania) It is expected that any day now — maybe even any hour now, although Penn Bets would like to believe its industry contacts would give us a healthier heads-up than that... http://bit.ly/2HKpDAN

15. Louisiana) A proposal to legalize sports betting in Louisiana edged forward in the Legislature, http://bit.ly/2Hw60xx

14. Alabama) Lottery legislation is facing an uncertain fate in a divided House of Representatives after running into opposition on Tuesday night from a mix of Republicans and Democrats. http://bit.ly/2HNflzR

13. Las Vegas) With over 50 daily departures, Spirit Airlines is one of the busiest operators out of McCarran International Airport. In town Monday on business, http://bit.ly/2EtERtg

12. ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Holzhauer added to the lineup for next week’s Gambling & Risk Taking conference in Las Vegas. http://bit.ly/2M3Zhze
Before he became a “Jeopardy!” phenomena, Las Vegas resident James Holzhauer made his mark in sports gambling. Next week,