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Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years

Chau served as chairman and founder of Suncity Group, Macau's biggest operator of junkets, or organised trips for wealthy gamblers to casinos.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 01/18/2023 - 09:27

Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Following a somewhat grueling process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is nearing the completion of their intial review of sports betting applications and the start of in-person sports gambling could begin as soon as January 31. This would be a soft launch to review how the operators behave.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/17/2023 - 20:23

Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Folks are giddy over the prospect of gambling expansion in the Lone Star State after Democratic Sen. Carol Alvarado, of Houston filed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize casino and sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/17/2023 - 20:02

Enjoy a Variety of Games at Bitfiring Crypto Casino

Bitfiring Casino's selection of over 3488 online games with superb graphics and impressive sound effects will keep you playing all hours of the day.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 01/13/2023 - 12:54

QualityCasinos: Ensuring a Fun and Safe Online Experience

The modern world of online gambling seems almost without bounds these days. There are plenty of iGaming games and platforms where players can partake in state-of-the-art games for real money and free play. Step by step it becomes quite the task to find a reliable and trusted online casino where you can gamble without fear or issues.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 01/13/2023 - 12:11

What the Playtika Layoffs Mean for the Wider Mobile Industry

On the 12th of December, leading social gaming developer Playtika announced massive layoffs of 15% of their workforce, which accounts for around 600 of their 4000 employees. Is this just a one-off event though, or does it indicate a general issue within that market?

Submitted by Payton on, Fri, 01/13/2023 - 11:23

MA Gaming Commission Considers Need to Take Stand Against Banning Sharps..for About a Minute

In the end, it appears the commissioners lost interest in the topic...at least for now.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 01/12/2023 - 22:05

This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

Tipico Sportsbook becomes the 21st sportsbook to obtain a license in the great state of Iowa, with its adult population of just over 2 million and 90% of the market share going to only five books.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/12/2023 - 20:48

CBC In-Depth Probe Into Canada Sports Betting Ads Similar to That of NYT it Appears

CBC's probe comes just weeks after a similar blockbuster investigative report appeared in the New York Times. The NYT article found that some sports betting firms specifically targetted college campuses through big money deals.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Thu, 01/12/2023 - 09:55

Can I Bet Sports Using My Mobile Phone While Visiting Las Vegas?

Can I Bet Sports Using My Mobile Phone While in Vegas?

There are a number of ways to place sports bets via your mobile phone while visiting Las Vegas. If you are already registered with a state app, that sportsbook might be licensed in Nevada as well. Some of the biggest, however, are not.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Wed, 01/11/2023 - 22:49

Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns

Cleveland 19 reports that "many people are taking advantage of "risk-free bets" only to have their identity stolen. It's not explained how the two coincide.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 01/11/2023 - 21:15

Löwen Play Digital Becomes One of the Few Licensed German Gaming Sites

The Löwen Play brand is known from the land-based arcade business in Germany. The group of companies has almost 50 years of experience in the industry. Around 2,800 employees provide the best entertainment in the amusement segment in more than 400 arcades.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 01/11/2023 - 19:24

Women's Bingo Games Options in 2023

The bingo continues to hold the throne for being one of the most pleasing games in the iGaming industry. The online gaming sector's growth that is fuelled by the different types of innovations has incredibly boomed the number of bingo enthusiasts, with millions of active players. Women can be seen to enjoy playing this social game to other casino games in order to relax and relieve stress.

Submitted by Payton on, Wed, 01/11/2023 - 13:00

New York State Becomes Biggest Sports Betting Market in U.S...By a Mile

And now comes word that Hawaii, a state that does not even offer a lottery, is seriously considering legalizing sports gambling. ...and poker.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/10/2023 - 20:19

Is Internet Poker Legal in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah?

Web poker is not illegal in Arizona or New Mexico per se, however, these states do not currently license poker rooms for online access. There are a handful of Internet poker sites available to Arizona and New Mexico residents operating outside the state.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 01/10/2023 - 11:44

Can I Bet on Bovada From Colorado?

Bovada and those sites offering even more lucrative bonus offers and betting options are still accessible in Colorado where they happily co-exist.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 01/10/2023 - 08:35

Kosar Pulled Off the Air for Betting $19K on Browns-Steelers Game

The Browns later confirmed Kosar was pulled specifically because of the league's gambling policy.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 01/09/2023 - 19:59

PlayUp CEO Tells Gambling911 'At No Stage Were Real Money Slots Offered to Ohio Residents'

Daniel Simic, CEO of PlayUp, elaborates further on status in Ohio

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 01/08/2023 - 09:30

It's Time to Acknowledge 'Dark Days Ahead' for Legalized Sports Betting in US

The industry continues to be mired in controversy with no sign of any corrective actions.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 01/05/2023 - 19:51

Ground Breaking for Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton Florida

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground today -- Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 -- at the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton, an entirely new casino, hotel and entertainment complex to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, located northwest of Lake Okeechobee.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:16

Ohio Legal Sports Betting Kicks Off... With Pete Rose?

MLB icon Pete Rose gambled on the Reds while making Ohio's first legal sports bet. The irony here is that Rose has been disqualified from entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame due to his prior gambling activity.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 01/02/2023 - 14:32

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Hit With Record Fine: Violated Children's Privacy?

Plus former Dallas Cowboys WR, now Jets assistance, Miles Austin suspended for violating NFL gambling policy. And over 12,000 arrested for illegal World Cup betting. A former soap star-turned porn entrepreneur also busted.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 12/26/2022 - 10:27

Can I Play on PokerStars VR From California for Real Money?

You've seen the commercials. PokerStars is pushing its free-to-play VR platform and, while it is available from the great state of California, it is not available for real money. There are other options for playing casino games for real money.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sat, 12/24/2022 - 20:43

For Sale: BetMGM Customer Data

If you think the hacking of DraftKings accounts were bad a few weeks back, here comes BetMGM.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 12/23/2022 - 20:59

The Main Variations of Bingo

Bingo has been around for centuries, evolving from an Italian lottery in the 16th century to a modern, online game. Yet as its popularity has increased, so have the many variations. This means as a new player, there are a host of options available. Below, we discuss the main types of bingo.

Submitted by Payton on, Fri, 12/23/2022 - 11:04

These Gambling Operators and Friends of the Industry Are Getting Lumps of Coal This Christmas

Who's been naughty? Who's been nice? Some gambling operators and individuals associated with the industry were more than a little naughty. Let's see who among our friends is getting a big 'ol lump of coal in their stocking.

PointsBet People (Drew Brees Lightning Strike Gag)

Some genius put his name to this one.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 12/23/2022 - 00:48

Punta del Este Poker Satellites - 2023

5 Buy-ins GTD Sunday, January 15th at 5pm ET ($33 buy-in). You can actually qualify for free.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 12/21/2022 - 15:11

Gambling Interests Gave GOP Group Behind Pro-DeWine PACs $1M

Gambling interests positioning for lucrative business as Ohio remakes its betting landscape donated nearly $1 million to a nonprofit group that helped successfully reelect Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a key decision-maker regarding the market’s future, an Associated Press review found.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 12/20/2022 - 21:48

Things Just Got Really Ugly for DraftKings: Over 67,000 Compromised

At the time of the attack, DraftKings originally claimed there was no breach. Customer service numbers and links were reportedly unreachable.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 12/19/2022 - 20:40

Live Dealer Casino Games in NJ for 2023

We’ve got you if you’re looking forward to having a splendid time at the live dealer games in 2023. Most New Jersey players enjoy the thrill of playing casino games with an in-person design format.

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:47