I would be lying if I said it’s going to be easy to accept this transition and to refocus my efforts elsewhere. However, I am eternally grateful for having been given this excellent opportunity and have enjoyed every aspect of being involved in the Calvin Ayre organization.
Number of licensed Macau junkets continues to fall
Macau’s junket market continues to shrink. Over the past year, the number of licensed junkets has decreased by 8.3%.
Super Bowl betting in Oregon could happen, but not until next season
Oregonians are going to be able to place wagers on the NFL. Unfortunately, however, they will have to wait until next year to do so.
Cops involved in 5Dimes kidnapping, murder saga won’t be locked up
Nine of the 12 5Dimes Tony's kidnappers have been sentenced to six months of “preventive confinement” while they await their trial.
MGM approved for Empire City, Yonkers takeover
MGM has had its eye on Empire City Casino and the Yonkers Raceway for some time and had hoped to consummate its $850-million acquisition.
Wakayama targets 2024 for IR launch
Gov't officials in the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan are confident they will receive one of the three approvals for an integrated resort (IR) in the country.
Fate of Europe’s oldest casino uncertain as bankruptcy talks continue
Casino di Campione in Italy was reportedly the oldest casino in Europe. At least, that was until it was forced to close this year.
Massachusetts in line to legalize sports gambling
Massachusetts legislators are considering five different sports gambling bills with hopes of finding approval within the next couple of months.
Another South Korean firm announces Russian IR bid
The Primorye special economic zone in Russia could soon have a new IR and Ramid could potentially become the third out of South Korea to develop an IR.