Canadian rapper Drake had a habit of losing big-money bets on UFC fights until last month. His six-figure bets never paid off until that win, but he’s now back in the tank once again.
Sands China, the Asian arm of casino operator Las Vegas Sands, is going through an extended rough spell. In its latest financial report, the company indicated that it suffered a loss that was greater than the one it reported last year.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) this week revealed its three forthcoming Gaming Hall of Fame inductees.
Caesars Virginia is making progress on its construction site in Danville on the grounds of what was formerly the Dan River Mills textile site.
The person or persons holding the Mega Millions winning ticket that hit all six numbers during the July 29 drawing can choose to remain anonymous should they wish. Illinois is one of several states that does not require major lottery winners to come forward publicly.
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index is off 25% year-to-date, and gaming stocks are among the drags on that benchmark. But at least one research firm sees shares of casino operators as the best bets in the consumer cyclical space.
A partial look at Russia’s Red Square. The future of the country is in doubt as commercial entities pack up following the invasion of Ukraine. (Image: PlanetWare)
Philippine banknotes, pictured. FATF said that the country’s efforts to follow dirty money trails was improving, but not enough to lose its gray-list status. (Image: The Business Times)
An estate once rumored to be home to an underground casino run by associates of Al Capone looks out over the Intracoastal Waterway. The Florida mansion comes with an asking price of $13.9 million. (Image: Sotheby’s International Realty)
Paddy Power has been forced to tone down its provocative ads, such as the one above during the 2016 US presidential election, in the face of impending gambling reforms in the UK. (Image: Paddy Power)