Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has a brand new communications coordinator, and for those folks within the gaming industry the name will certainly strike a chord. The presumptive nominee of the Republican Party has named Michael Abboud as his new communications coordinator. If the surname sounds familiar it’s because Michael Abboud is the nephew of Las Vegas Sands Vp of presidency Relations, Andy Abboud.

Andy Abboud is regarded as considered one of Sheldon Adelson’s top lieutenants, and the face of the casino magnate’s anti-online gambling movement.  Michael Abboud could also be the son of former Nebraska State Senator Chris Abboud. Andy Abboud has made many appearances in both Congress and in statehouses around the country, espousing Sheldon Adelson’s anti-online gambling views. Abboud could also be a go-to source for the media relating to statements at the issue of online gambling.

The hire doesn’t necessarily mean Trump will adopt Adelson’s anti-online gaming stance, nevertheless it is worrisome. While conventional wisdom once put Trump within the pro-online gambling camp, that stance is increasingly doubtful as a result of connections and money coming from Adelson. After strongly supporting online gambling legalization back in 2011, Trump was very quiet relating to his views on online gambling within the America since.

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