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US Gambling Revenue Fell 31 Percent in 2020 Due to Covid-19

US Gambling Revenue Fell 31 Percent in 2020 Due to Covid-19

A national casino industry group said this past week that the pandemic cut the US gambling revenue by 31 percent in 2020, compared with the year before.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/22/2021

Trump Plaza Finally Imploded

Trump Plaza Finally Imploded

A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party — and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype — was reduced to a smoking pile of rubble on Wednesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/17/2021

5 Effective Tips to Choose Top Online Casinos 

5 Effective Tips to Choose Top Online Casinos 

It’s a wild, wild world-wide web out there! Not as wild as it once was – the UK gambling sector is now tightly regulated, and it wasn’t always – but there is so much choice for UK online gamblers that the search for a top online casino site can feel like a never-ending quest. 

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/16/2021

Viral Vegas: Deaths Jump, Tourism Slumps Amid Long Pandemic

Six weeks ago, thousands of New Year’s revelers gathered beneath the neon-lit marquees on the Las Vegas Strip – even though the big annual fireworks show was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/16/2021

Pacman Jones Bar Fight Video Shows Violent Chaos ... People Throwing Chairs

TMZ.com Tuesday morning released exclusive video footage of a bar fight involving former NFL player and casino cheat Adam "Pacman" Jones, which shows chairs being thrown and barstools flying.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/16/2021

Bitcoin Games Releases First Exclusive Online Slots - The Angry Banker

Bitcoin Games Releases First Exclusive Online Slots - The Angry Banker

Bitcoin Games released its first exclusive slot game The Angry Banker with a $12,000 tournament Tuesday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/16/2021

Pacman Jones Arrested Again: This Time for Assault

Pacman Jones Arrested Again: This Time for Assault

Former NFL cornerback and casino cheat Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested on Monday morning in Hamilton County, Ohio, according to court documents obtained by WCPO Cincinnati.  He is accused of punching and kicking a person in the head.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/15/2021

Online Casinos in 2021: What trends will be big?

Online Casinos in 2021: What trends will be big?

Every new year presents the chance to reflect on the previous one and predict what might emerge from the year ahead. In the rapid-moving world of online entertainment and technology, there are always exciting trends sprouting.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/15/2021

New Bingo Sites Licensing And Regulation In The UK

New Bingo Sites Licensing And Regulation In The UK

As the online bingo site industry goes from strength to strength, players everywhere are heading online to join the revolution.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/15/2021

Casinos in Ohio Post Harsh Losses After Difficult Year

Casinos in Ohio Post Harsh Losses After Difficult Year

Ohio’s casinos might have generated record numbers in a few months last year. But overall, the casino and racino industry suffered a $500 million profit dip due to mandatory lockdowns caused by coronavirus concerns.  

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/15/2021

Porn Purveyor, Casino Owner Larry Flynt Dead at 78

Porn Purveyor, Casino Owner Larry Flynt Dead at 78

Porn purveyor Larry Flynt, who built Hustler magazine into an adult entertainment juggernaut that included casinos, films, websites and other enterprises as he relentlessly championed First Amendment rights, has died at age 78.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/11/2021

Inquiry Finds Crown Resorts Unfit to Run its Sydney Casino

Australian gambling company Crown Resorts is unfit to run its new Sydney casino because it facilitated money laundering and had other problems, a regulator said Tuesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/09/2021

Where Can I Bet The Super Bowl Online From New Mexico?

Where Can I Bet The Super Bowl Online From New Mexico?

You can bet this year's Super Bowl from New Mexico at Jazz Sports, which offers a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000).

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Feb/05/2021

Is Canada Preparing to Open Up To Private Gambling Operators?

Is Canada Preparing to Open Up To Private Gambling Operators?

For many years now, Canada has been considered to be a ‘grey market’ for the big casino and sportsbook operators from Europe and the US. Whilst the regulatory framework in the country allows only the governments or each of the ten provinces to run their own lotteries, land-based casinos and fixed-odds betting websites, private companies based outside of Canada have also been able to take bets from Canadian citizens with impunity. 

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/05/2021

Pandemic Cut Tribal Gaming Payments by Nearly 82%

Pandemic Cut Tribal Gaming Payments by Nearly 82%

A new report says the pandemic has led to a nearly 82% reduction in tribal gaming payments to the state of Wisconsin.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/04/2021

Online Casinos Ranking in Japan 2021: Guide to Asian Gambling

Online Casinos Ranking in Japan 2021: Guide to Asian Gambling

Learn more about online casinos in Japan and explore its crucial features that help pick the right site for gambling online.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/04/2021

Ownership Fight Could Leave New Indiana Casino Empty

Ownership Fight Could Leave New Indiana Casino Empty

The legal fight over ownership of a new $300 million casino in northwestern Indiana could leave it sitting unused for possibly months after construction work is completed.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Feb/01/2021

What Are Online Casino Dealers Games And How Do They Work

What Are Online Casino Dealers Games And How Do They Work

Online casino dealer games are the most popular games in the online gambling world. Playing online casino games with a dealer is a funny way to win some extra money once you’ve gained some experience in the game.

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/01/2021

Bad Month Ends Bad Year for Vegas Casinos

Bad Month Ends Bad Year for Vegas Casinos

December was a historically bad month for Nevada casinos at the end of a historically bad year, according to a Thursday state regulatory report on gambling activity and state revenues.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2021

Virus Aid, No New Taxes Top US Gambling Industry 2021 Goals

Virus Aid, No New Taxes Top US Gambling Industry 2021 Goals

The U.S. gambling industry wants additional financial aid from the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation, and promises to fight new or higher taxes on its operations as it works to recover from the pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2021

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Stitt’s Gambling Compacts

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Stitt’s Gambling Compacts

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected gambling compacts that Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt negotiated with two Oklahoma-based Native American tribes, delivering the first-term governor another setback in his attempt to renegotiate the deals that allow gambling at tribal casinos.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2021

Without Adelson, Las Vegas Sands Posts $299 Million Loss

Without Adelson, Las Vegas Sands Posts $299 Million Loss

Las Vegas Sands Corp. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $299 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier, as the casino and resort operator saw its business dry up due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/27/2021

Different Types of Gambling, Media Converging for Growth

Different Types of Gambling, Media Converging for Growth

The many different types of gambling are quickly coming together with each other and with media outlets — and Wall Street is taking notice.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/26/2021

Does iGaming in the US Market Have a Serious Impact?

Does iGaming in the US Market Have a Serious Impact?

With the state of Michigan allowing for legalized online casino games in addition to sports betting, Innovation and Strategy Consultant for the gaming industry, David Sargeant, posed the question:  Does igaming make a difference?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/26/2021

Gambling Regulations and its Benefits

Gambling Regulations and its Benefits

Every industry or sector usually have regulatory bodies overseeing conducts and practices. Just like all other sectors with their regulatory bodies, the gambling and casino industry is not left out. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/26/2021

A Complete Online Casino Slot Machine Guide for a Beginner

A Complete Online Casino Slot Machine Guide for a Beginner

Besides being regarded as a recreational activity, gambling has been regarded as one of the many ways to earn online today. There are quite a several games that one can play online, slot machine being among them. Provided on the flashy and colorful graphic machines, playing slots has been considered fun and easy to learn.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/25/2021

North Carolina, Catawba Tribe, Ink Deal That Will Bring Vegas-Style Gambling

North Carolina, Catawba Tribe, Ink Deal That Will Bring Vegas-Style Gambling

North Carolina’s governor has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with the Catawba Indian Nation that clears the way for Las Vegas-style gaming to be offered at a planned resort in Kings Mountain, officials said.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/24/2021

Challenges in Starting Your New Online Casinos

Challenges in Starting Your New Online Casinos

Online casinos are a reality and are here to stay. They simply offer more than land-based casinos and are much more fun to enjoy. New online casinos are popping up on the Internet every week, so many people believe it’s easy to start one. However, launching a new online casino is a logistics nightmare. 

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/22/2021

Bill to Expand Sports Gambling Introduced in Washington State Legislature

Bill to Expand Sports Gambling Introduced in Washington State Legislature

A bill to expand sports gambling in Washington state beyond Indian casinos and into privately-owned card rooms has been introduced in the state Legislature for the second consecutive year.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/21/2021

Indiana Casino Bigwig Fights State Over Ouster Order

Indiana Casino Bigwig Fights State Over Ouster Order

A longtime heavyweight in Indiana’s gambling industry is fighting state regulators’ attempts to force him to give up his stake in a Lake Michigan casino and a $300 million new casino project in Gary.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/21/2021

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New Curacao Online Casinos: A Comprehensive Guide

Exploring the dynamic world of online gambling may be amazing, especially when you discover new and intriguing choices in Curaçao. This guide is precisely prepared to walk you through the most recent options in the online casino sector, assuring a smooth and entertaining experience.