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Casino News
Will I Be Able to Bet College Football Games Online From Maine?
While the U.S. Supreme Court has now made sports betting legal in the United States, Maine residents will not be able to bet the games in any of the state's casinos for the upcoming 2018 College Football season.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018
Golden Nugget Unveils Sports Betting App PlaySugarHouse.com
The Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City has announced the debut of its online sports betting app, PlaySugarHouse.com, in an effort to compete with the first New Jersey sports betting app, courtesy of Draftkings.com.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018
Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates?
Affiliates looking to tap into the U.S. sports betting market will want to think of each state as a separate country
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018
Will I Be Able to Bet College Football Games Online From Arkansas?
While the U.S. Supreme Court has now made sports betting legal in the United States, Arkansas residents will not be able to bet the games in any of the state's casinos for the upcoming 2018 College Football season.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018
Will I Be Able to Bet College Football Games Online From Louisiana?
While the US Supreme Court has now made sports betting legal in the United States, Louisiana residents will not be able to bet the games in any of the state's casinos for the upcoming 2018 College Football season.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018
U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017
U.S. commercial gaming revenue topped $40 billion for the first time ever in 2017 at $40.28 billion, with states receiving a record $9.23 billion from gaming taxes alone, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018
PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey
Move over Draftkings, New Jersey has a new sports betting app in the form of PlayMGM.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018
DOH! NJ Regulators Claim Decline in Gambling, Then Say That was Mistake
New Jersey gambling regulators say they made a mistake when they initially reported how Atlantic City casinos performed in the second quarter.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018
Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing
A former casino employee accused of killing a work supervisor and wounding another at a company picnic will not face the death penalty but could receive life in prison without parole if convicted, the top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Tuesday.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018
NJ's Top Gambling Regulator: Offshore Books Will be 'a Significant Competitive Force' in US Sports Betting Market
NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck says these sites are operating illegally in state
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018
Montenegro the Focus at Inaugural European Gaming Congress (EGC) with Tatjana Scepanovic (Montenegro Bet)
Montenegro features several amazing casinos. Best ones are on the Montenegrin Coast. When it comes to online gambling, well it’s a different animal.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018
Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night
Las Vegas police say authorities arrested several known gang members at a resort casino near the Strip that were gathered at the Rio Sunday night. That casino plays host to the World Series of Poker each year.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018
Borgata Wants Phil Ivey to Repay Back $9.6 Million Now as Lawyers Hold Up Process
Ivey and gal pal were able to spot defective cards while playing baccarat to give them edge
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018
Will I Be Able to Bet the NFL, College Football in Ohio for the 2018 Season?
It is looking grim for those who wish to bet at the local casinos, sports bars and even gas stations in the Buckeye State of Ohio, at least where the 2018 NFL and College Football season is concerned.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018
13 Years Later Wife of Online Gambling Tycoon on Trial for his Murder
Adam Anhang was stabbed to death while walking with his wife in the bustling tourist-infested Old San Juan section of Puerto Rico's largest city in broad daylight.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018
14 People Injured During Backstreet Boys Concert at Casino
An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start of an outdoor concert by the Backstreet Boys.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018
Romanian Gambling Industry update with Cosmina Simion at CEEGC Budapest 2018
Since the regulation of the Romanian gambling industry, most of the large brands have obtained licenses to offer their services on the territory of the country.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018
Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist
A federal judge has dismissed charges against a man incorrectly identified as someone who picked up the keys from a kiosk to commit a $200,000 robbery at the Wind Creek Montgomery casino in Alabama last week.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018
Harrah's Gets Online Gambling License in PA
Harrah's becomes third casino firm to be granted license to operate online casinos in PA
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/19/2018
Sports Book Near Pittsburgh
PA soon to offer online sports betting, but probably not for the 2018 Football season, though Pittsburgh area residents will have the luxury to bet sports at nearby Mountaineer Casino in West Virginia.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/19/2018
Where Can I Bet on Sports, College Football Near Chicago?
Chicago's best option for betting sports outside of the international offerings will be in nearby Northwest Indiana, just not until after the 2018-2019 College Football season.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2018
2018 Westgate NFL Supercontest – Get in the Game
What once was more or less a local’s sharp contest, with some interested folks around the country jumping in, has transformed into the largest NFL Handicapping contest in the world, at the Westgate in Las Vegas at their Superbook.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2018
'Queen of Soul' Atlantic City Connections Remembered, Including Ties to Trump
Trump paid tribute to the “Queen of Soul” Thursday immediately after news broke of her passing and appears to have rubbed some folks the wrong way.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/17/2018
MECA Coin the Latest Online Gambling 'Savior'
Following news that the latest crypto coin that would change the face of online gambling, Dragon Coin, is an apparent scam (or at least being used to perpetuate scams), along comes MECA Coin.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2018
Live Dealer Online Casino Games Now Available for New Jersey Residents
Just one week after announcing its new partnership with Evolution Gaming, the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has unveiled its live dealer casino games.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2018
NJ Sports Betting Revenue Starts Off Small But Experts See Bright Outlook
Sportsbooks in New Jersey open during slowest time of year for sports wagering
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2018
Online Sports Betting in PA Courtesy Now of Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs has long operated TwinSpires horse racing from the USA
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2018
Sports Betting Legalization State-by-State: New Jersey, PA, NY, Delaware
- Mid-Atlantic states get jump start in sports betting space
- NJ opens 6th sportsbook
- PA should have books up and running for football
Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/15/2018
6th Atlantic City Casino Begins Taking Bets Wednesday
Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget casino will become the sixth in New Jersey to offer sports betting.
Submitted by Guest on, Aug/15/2018
Sports Betting Legalization State-by-State: New England
- Legalization of sports betting in the New England states could be slow process
- Rhode Island will be the first and only state in New England with sportsbooks
- Some states not even considering sports betting at this time
Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/14/2018
Breaking News
Sports Betting Officially Begins in New Mexico
Sports betting in New Mexico officially kicked off Tuesday October 16 at the Santa Ana Star Casino outside of Albuquerque and business was brisk.
Borgata Seeks Permission to Go After Phil Ivey for More Than $10 Million: Bank Account Emptied
The Borgata Casino in Atlantic City has sought approval to go after poker pro Phil Ivey for the $10.1 million the property was awarded in an infamous edge-sorting case.