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Brendan Bussmann quoted in the Las Vegas Review Journal

Posted on November 18, 2019

Tribes push initiative to legalize sports betting in California

by Bailey Schulz

A coalition of Native American tribes has proposed an initiative for the 202 ballot that would legalize sports betting in select properties in California, a potential boost for Nevada’s gaming industry, according to experts.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted in CDC Gaming Reports

Posted on November 18, 2019

Analysts say lack of mobile could hinder California sports betting push, but tribes disagree

by Howard Stutz

It’s a near certainty that Californians will get to vote next year on legalizing sports betting in the Golden State, which could be worth anywhere from $1.2 billion to $2.5 billion in annual gaming revenues, depending on which market study you’re reading.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted in CDC Gaming Reports

Posted on November 11, 2019

Analysts predict Colorado will be an active mobile sports betting market

by Howard Stutz

Analysts said Colorado’s new legal sports betting market could resemble New Jersey’s in how the activity is transacted.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted on SportsHandle.com

Posted on November 11, 2019

‘Horrible’ Wording, Little Campaigning Almost Cost Colorado Legal Sports Betting

by Jill R. Dorson

While national polls show strong support for sports betting legalization in general, lawmakers from Colorado to New Hampshire learned on Tuesday that sending related initiatives to the voters is no sure thing.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted in the Las Vegas Review Journal

Posted on November 4, 2019

MGM Resorts, Yahoo Sports sign sports betting partnership deal

by Richard N. Velotta

A wide-ranging new partnership between subsidiaries of MGM Resorts International and Verizon Communications Inc. will result in a new sports betting collaboration on Yahoo Sports.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted in the Las Vegas Review Journal

Posted on October 25, 2019

Hard Rock chairman interested in acquiring Las Vegas Strip asset

by Bailey Schulz

The Hard Rock will transform into the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas next year, but it may not be long before a Hard Rock – branded hotel – casino returns to the city.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted in The Nevada Independent

Posted on October 22, 2019

‘It’s been a difficult year’ – MGM’s Murren discusses hotel-casino sales, financial challenges and company layoffs

by Howard Stutz

Jim Murren won’t flat-out predict an economic downturn is about to hit the U.S., but the chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International said the signs are there and he isn’t taking any chances.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted in the Las Vegas Review Journal

Posted on October 16, 2019

Wynn Resorts pulling out of race for Osaka resort license

by Bailey Schulz

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is pulling out of the race for an integrated resort in Osaka, leaving one less obstacle for MGM Resorts International’s push for a Japanese gaming license there.

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