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For bank heist hackers, the Philippines was a handy black hole

In February 2013, the Philippines was up against a deadline to amend its Anti-Money Laundering Act and get itself off the ‘grey list’ of a global watchdog, and lawmakers were bickering over whether to include casinos under the legislation. With one day to go, a Congressional committee heard repeated pleas not to hamstring an industry that could rival other Asian gambling meccas by obliging casinos to report suspicious transactions.

For bank heist hackers, the Philippines was a handy black hole

In February 2013, the Philippines was up against a deadline to amend its Anti-Money Laundering Act and get itself off the ‘grey list’ of a global watchdog, and lawmakers were bickering over whether to include casinos under the legislation. With one day to go, a Congressional committee heard repeated pleas not to hamstring an industry that could rival other Asian gambling meccas by obliging casinos to report suspicious transactions.

Sheldon Adelson Ready to Expand Las Vegas Empire

At the Friends of the IDF gala at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, Sheldon Adelson, the chairman and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, told the FOX Business Network’s Liz Claman that he is planning to expand his empire in Las Vegas, citing favorable economic conditions. “The economy depends upon tourism, and the tourism has been improving in Las Vegas for the last year or two,” Adelson said.

Sheldon Adelson Ready to Expand Las Vegas Empire

At the Friends of the IDF gala at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, Sheldon Adelson, the chairman and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, told the FOX Business Network’s Liz Claman that he is planning to expand his empire in Las Vegas, citing favorable economic conditions. “The economy depends upon tourism, and the tourism has been improving in Las Vegas for the last year or two,” Adelson said.

Kid Cudi and Pitbull pack 'em in; – One Night' means one community;…

The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is in recovery mode, having wound around the scene at Pitbull’s show Saturday night at Axis at Planet Hollywood and Kid Cudi at the Foundry in SLS Las Vegas on Sunday. Both of those shows were packed, each electrifying and yet another testament to the booking acumen by Live Nation, which is charged with delivering acts to those venues.

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Many of the neighborhoods near Churchill Downs are near to being blighted. Does Churchill Downs participate in any community outreach for the surrounding neighborhoods? The Republicans will get a taste of their own medicine if Trump is president.

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Many of the neighborhoods near Churchill Downs are near to being blighted. Does Churchill Downs participate in any community outreach for the surrounding neighborhoods? The Republicans will get a taste of their own medicine if Trump is president.

Pinnacle shareholders approve sale-leaseback plan for 4 Louisiana casinos

Shareholders of Pinnacle Entertainment, which owns four casinos in Louisiana, approved a deal Tuesday to sell the company’s real estate assets to a casino property owner. At the special shareholder’s meeting, which was held at L’Auberge Baton Rouge, Pinnacle stockholders agreed to sell 14 of its 15 casino properties to Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Pinnacle would then lease back the casinos for an initial annual rent of $377 million.

Pinnacle shareholders approve sale-leaseback plan for 4 Louisiana casinos

Shareholders of Pinnacle Entertainment, which owns four casinos in Louisiana, approved a deal Tuesday to sell the company’s real estate assets to a casino property owner. At the special shareholder’s meeting, which was held at L’Auberge Baton Rouge, Pinnacle stockholders agreed to sell 14 of its 15 casino properties to Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Pinnacle would then lease back the casinos for an initial annual rent of $377 million.

Juegos Miami garners high-profile gaming support

Juegos Miami, the new event concept for the Pan-Latin American and Caribbean gaming industry , is winning widespread support from a growing number of notable players in the market. Just two weeks after announcing the launch of the event, which has been designed to embrace and meet the specific needs of the region, joint organizers Clarion Events and Urban Expositions have confirmed the support of a stellar list of gaming leaders including Novomatic, Merkur Gaming, Aristocrat, BMM, GLI and Ainsworth.