Macao's former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China

MACAO (AP) — Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial election on Sunday, setting him up to become the city’s first chief executive born in mainland China. Almost the entire election committee stacked...

Macao's former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China

Brazil starts blocking irregular online gambling as concern rises over addiction

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil on Friday started blocking over 2,000 gambling websites designated as irregular, part of a push by the government to regulate the sector. The move comes as concerns grow about addiction, especially among tens of millions of vulnerable people. Authorities...

An ex-judge from mainland China is set to take Macao's top job. What's at stake for the casino hub?

MACAO (AP) — Some 400 pro-establishment electors are set to approve the sole candidate for Macao’s chief executive job on Sunday, making him the Chinese casino hub ’s first leader born in mainland China. It's a break from the longtime practice of choosing locally-born leaders,...

Las Vegas says goodbye to the Tropicana with a flashy casino implosion

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sin City blew a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana before first light Wednesday in an elaborate implosion that reduced to rubble the last true mob building on the Las Vegas Strip. The Tropicana's hotel towers tumbled in a celebration that included a fireworks display....

Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction

A former financial manager for the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting company preyed on his gambling addiction. Amit Patel, who is serving a 6 1/2-year prison sentence in South Carolina, filed a lawsuit...

A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a $600M casino in California's wine country

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For decades a small, landless tribe in Northern California has been on a mission to get land, open a casino and tap into the gaming market enjoyed by so many other tribes that earn millions of dollars annually. The Koi Nation's chances of owning a Las...

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa evacuated twice after suspicious devices found at the casino

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa was evacuated Sunday night and again on Monday after the discovery of two suspicious devices at the Florida hotel and casino, officials said. Tribal police described the crude concealed devices as having fireworks components, but it...

Buffalo’s longest-serving mayor is leaving City Hall for a betting agency

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo's longest-serving mayor, Byron Brown, said Monday he will leave City Hall in a few weeks to lead an offtrack betting agency. “After nearly two decades as mayor, I have loved serving the people of Buffalo as mayor. But Michelle and I think the time is...

Ex-regulator wants better protection for young adult gamblers, including uniform betting age

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's former top gambling regulator with a nationwide reputation for strengthening oversight of the industry to make it safer says rules need to be toughened to protect young adults from developing addictions. In recommendations that could become...