It can be traced to three factors: first, Studio City’s revenue went up to nearly $100m to $278m and its earnings tripled to $67.8m; second, Macau’s VIP gaming sector is on a roll; and lastly, Melco’s Manila property—City of Dreams Manila—experienced gains in its revenue and earnings.

We can say that’s the case. But Melco’s other Macau properties couldn’t say the same. Atira Macau reported a flat revenue of $109m while Mocha Clubs slots business also stayed at $31.1 m.

It’s no other than MRE CEO Lawrence Ho. You can just imagine him doing a celebratory dance as MRE’s gains happened after his Melco International Development acquired majority control of the firm last December.

The first three months of 2017 have been good to MRE. With the numbers clearly better than what analysts expected, Ho is reportedly opening a celebratory champagne somewhere.

The English Football Association is reviewing is reflecting whether it is appropriate for the sports body to have commercial tie-ups with gambling and alcohol firms. 

Vietnamese authorities have busted an illegal gambling ring after authorities arrested a number of individuals accused of operating online gambling site ibet789.com.

There are four horses that are heavily favored to win the 143rd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The board is led by Classic Empire (+425) followed by Always Dreaming (+450), McCraken (+600) and Irish War Cry (+600).

It’s the biggest fight in Mexican boxing history! Mexican boxing superstar and oddsmakers’ favorite Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will settle the score against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Saturday night.

Richard Nixon funded his first congress campaign using $6,000 money he’d won playing poker with some of his former Navy colleagues.