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Macy Gray Lost Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Due to Problem Gambling
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Macy Gray Lost Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Due to Problem Gambling

Pop singer Macy Gray has lost most of her fortune due to problem gambling. The singer, best known for her 1999 hit single "I Try", says she has a love for playing cards. While Gray has had her successes at the casino (winning $28 thousand at one time), she has

Online Gambling Progress in 2015 Depends on Individual States, Says John Pappas
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Online Gambling Progress in 2015 Depends on Individual States, Says John Pappas

Poker Players Alliance Executive Director John Pappas says a real danger exists that online gambling could be banned across the United States. In a recent interview, Pappas said proponents of gambling online need to continue winning battles at the state level, but they cannot lose focus on the dangers present

Atlantic City Casino Industry Workers Hope for Better Times in 2015
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Atlantic City Casino Industry Workers Hope for Better Times in 2015

Atlantic City's casino executives and workers are hoping 2015 proves to be a turnaround year for them. In looking ahead to the next year, the gaming industry's professionals see a number of reasons for optimism. It takes a courage and a wellspring of positivity to see that good future. The

Chinese President Visit to Macau Could Mean More Trouble for US Gaming Companies
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Chinese President Visit to Macau Could Mean More Trouble for US Gaming Companies

Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Macau last week to celebrate the city's 15th year as a special administrative region of China. During his time there, the top Chinese leader called for the city leaders of Macau to diversify its economy, while referring to the "deep-seated problems" which had been

New Hampshire Lawmakers Reject Casino Bill in 2014, But Expect Fight in 2015
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Reject Casino Bill in 2014, But Expect Fight in 2015

Though opponents of casino gambling in New Hampshire were able to defeat gaming legislation in 2014, those opponents expect to face a new challenge to the status quo in 2015. After opponents of brick-and-mortar gambling in New Hampshire were able to squelch legislation during the summer months of 2014, the

Council on Compulsive Gambling Has a New Text Number for Help: 800GAMBLER
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Council on Compulsive Gambling Has a New Text Number for Help: 800GAMBLER

Gambling addicts in New Jersey have a new resource of seeking help. They can send a text message to a 24-hour gambling addiction support service, according to the Council on Compulsive Gambling's New Jersey executive director Donald Weinbaum. Weinbaum says the text number is just one part of a wider

Carl Icahn’s $20 Million Influx of Cash Keeps Trump Taj Mahal Open into 2015
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Carl Icahn’s $20 Million Influx of Cash Keeps Trump Taj Mahal Open into 2015

Trump Taj Mahal will stay open into 2015, thanks to a loan from chief investor Carl Icahn. Erez Gilad, attorney for Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc, appeared in the courtroom of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross to inform the court of the last-minute deal, which had been speculated on for quite

Kentucky State Senator Mike Wilson Wants to Ban Internet Cafes, Online Gambling
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Kentucky State Senator Mike Wilson Wants to Ban Internet Cafes, Online Gambling

Kentucky State Senator Mike Wilson wants to ban Internet cafes in the state. State-level bans on such cafes seems to be a growing trend, with 20 U.S. states passing some kind of law to address such gaming venues. What makes Senator Wilson's bill different is the possibility that it could

Sam Nazarian Set to Appear before the Nevada Gaming Commission in Late December
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Sam Nazarian Set to Appear before the Nevada Gaming Commission in Late December

Sam Nazarian, the Los Angeles and Miami nightclub owner who refurbished the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is preparing to defend himself before the Nevada Gaming Commission. Nazarian went before the panel earlier this month, though reports indicate he did not make a good impression with the commissioners.

Criminal Is Shot at the Rio Casino; Oregon Gambler Attacked with a Baseball Bat
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Criminal Is Shot at the Rio Casino; Oregon Gambler Attacked with a Baseball Bat

A violent crime spree came to an end on the Las Vegas Strip when Metro police confronted a casino robber. When the detectives tried to apprehend the man, a violent confrontation occurred, which led to a fatal shooting. Meanwhile, a game of cards in Gadsden, Oregon led to an attack

Assemblyman Mike Gatto Believes AP 9 Will Bring Legal iPoker to California in 2015
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Assemblyman Mike Gatto Believes AP 9 Will Bring Legal iPoker to California in 2015

California Assemblyman Mike Gatto says he will approach the 2015 online poker debate in his state with an open mind. Gatto was the lawmaker who introduced a new gaming bill on December 2, so he appears to be signalling to other interested lawmakers he is ready to make a deal.

Native American Tribes Preparing for Legalized Online Gambling Websites
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Native American Tribes Preparing for Legalized Online Gambling Websites

At present, Native American tribes own 460 land-based gaming establishments. Those casinos, card rooms, and bingo parlors are spread across 28 U.S. states, but none of them have legalized online gambling websites. Many tribes are hoping that changes in the near future. The tribes could net hundreds of millions of

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