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Posted on: November 19, 2024, 03:01h. Last updated on: November 19, 2024, 03:19h. Las Vegas Sands’ (NYSE: LVS) Marina Bay Sands is rumored to be seeking a $9 billion loan to pay for expansion plans at the prestigious Singapore casino resort. Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The operator is reportedly seeking $9 billion in financing for expansion. (Image: STB) Should the operator procure financing at or close to that amount, it would be the largest extension of corporate credit in Singapore in recent years. Unidentified sources close to the matter told Bloomberg News that DBS Group Holdings Ltd., Malayan Banking…
Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino. The deal, expected to close by early 2025, positions Wind Creek to revamp the venue into a premier entertainment hub for the Southeastern United States. Located in Alabama, the Birmingham Racecourse has long been a staple of the local gaming scene, offering parimutuel and historical horse racing games. Wind Creek plans to retain these offerings while implementing ambitious plans to modernize and expand the facility. Wind Creek Hospitality CEO Jay Dorris expressed enthusiasm for the…
Sep 19, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (22) slides into third base against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jose Siri from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Eric Orze. Siri, 29, figures to fill a spot in center field for the Mets with Harrison Bader not expected to return to the club. Siri spent parts of the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays and played in a career-high 130…
Posted on: November 19, 2024, 03:05h. Last updated on: November 19, 2024, 03:14h. Evolution AB, a leading supplier of live dealer iGaming operations and developer of online casino gaming software, is continuing its legal fight in New Jersey to expose the identity of a group of individuals who in 2021 alleged that Evolution was providing offshore gaming companies services in unregulated markets. Evolution Gaming wants to know who was behind a 2021 false report claiming the Sweden-based iGaming firm operated in black markets. The legal battle to expose the anonymous group remains ongoing in New Jersey court. (Image: Evolution Gaming)…
Cricket’s steady batsman, Kane Williamson, scored a solid 60 runs for Northern Districts in the Plunket Shield, marking his return to cricket. The upcoming England tour of New Zealand makes the timing perfect. New Zealand relies heavily on Williamson’s form and fitness as they gear up for the demanding Test series against England. After a gap of two months due to a groin injury, Williamson donned the Northern Districts jersey against Auckland in Hamilton. The former Black Caps captain’s last appearance playing the Plunket Shield was in October 2019. Despite the break, Williamson played a fantastic game. For the match,…
Frank Funaro has over $3.2 million in live tournament cashes, according to The Hendon Mob. But on Tuesday, his younger brother might have something he doesn’t — a World Poker Tour (WPT) title. Nick Funaro has reached the WPT bestbet Scramble Championship final table, which began at 2 p.m. ET, and he could be hours away from joining the WPT Champions Club and receiving the $347,850 first place prize. PokerNews spoke with the final table competitor to find out more about his poker background, and see if there’s any sort of family rivalry with his brother, who is in attendance…
Wales won Nations League promotion as Liam Cullen’s first two international goals helped them to a 4-1 victory over Iceland.Craig Bellamy’s side completed an unbeaten six-game campaign and overhauled Turkey – 3-1 losers in Montenegro – at the top of the group to secure elevation to League A. That almost certainly handed Wales a World Cup play-off place to fall back on should they not automatically qualify for the 2026 tournament. Image: Harry Wilson celebrates scoring the fourth goal for Wales Promotion was achieved the hard way following Andri Gudjohnsen’s early strike, and for 25 minutes Wales were staring at…
Posted on: November 19, 2024, 04:03h. Last updated on: November 19, 2024, 04:25h. One month after Las Vegas lost the Tropicana, another institution was demolished that locals and tourists didn’t talk about as much. Denis Hof’s Love Ranch — located 80 miles outside Sin City in Nevada’s Nye County, where prostitution is legal — was knocked down last week. There was no fireworks or drone show. Denis Hof’s Love Ranch, which the brothel owner ran from 2010 to 2018, gets demolished. (Image: Pahrump Valley Times) Prostitution is legal in 10 of Nevada’s 17 counties — though not the ones that…
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas faces ongoing labor tensions as Culinary Local 226 members persist in their strike, now entering its fourth day with no forthcoming negotiations. The strike, which began last Friday, on November 15th, involves approximately 700 hospitality workers demanding significant wage increases under a new five-year contract. Unresolved contract negotiations impacting hotel operations: The lack of a tentative agreement has escalated to a walkout, placing pressure on the off-Strip hotel-casino to resolve the dispute swiftly, especially with the impending Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix. This major event, expected to draw massive crowds, highlights the urgency for a resolution. Virgin Hotels, meanwhile, is…
When it comes to US online poker, there are only eight states that regulate the activity. Will more look to regulate in 2025? And why does internet poker still lag behind online casino games and sports betting.? And could multi-state agreements help the industry expand even more? Poker players! We’ve all been there! You show up to your favorite poker room ready to play, but there are no seats available so you have to join the waiting list. And that’s sort of where US online poker is right now. While sports betting is regulated in nearly 40 states, internet poker…