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AC Ocean Resort Casino Gets New Owner

AC Ocean Resort Casino Gets New Owner

A New York hedge fund that lent money to Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino is assuming ownership of it.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/28/2019

AGames partners with 1xBET

AGames partners with 1xBET

AGames, the casino slot developer, has integrated with 1xBET online gambling platform at the end of 2018. Now, every AGames slot game can be easily accessed through the official website of 1xBET.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/28/2019

Buyers Line Up to Purchase Mobster's Former Vegas Home

Buyers Line Up to Purchase Mobster's Former Vegas Home

A Las Vegas home that once belonged to notorious Chicago mobster Tony Spilotro is up for sale.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/27/2019

Hard Rock Casino New Jersey Online Sports Betting Site Debuts

Hard Rock Casino New Jersey Online Sports Betting Site Debuts

Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino is now taking sports bets online after the company received permission late Friday from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to do so. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/27/2019

PA Told to Abide by DOJ Reversal of Opinion

PA Told to Abide by DOJ Reversal of Opinion

Pennsylvania online gambling firms will need to follow the US Department of Justice new guidelines.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/24/2019

Could Gambling Be the Secret to Saving When Rates Are So Low?

Could Gambling Be the Secret to Saving When Rates Are So Low?

Those who lack financial savings encounter adverse challenges when unwarranted substantial expenditure arises such as a loved one’s illness, and are unable to assist.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2019

How Flashing Lights and Catchy Tunes Make Gamblers Take More Risks

How Flashing Lights and Catchy Tunes Make Gamblers Take More Risks

Today, live casinos can be discovered on both computers and mobile phones, thus, people are more exposed to gambling. Just check this in-depth overview of online casinos that have their own mobile apps.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/24/2019

NJ Casino Fined for Allowing Minor to Place Bets Online

NJ Casino Fined for Allowing Minor to Place Bets Online

New Jersey gambling regulators have levied their first fine for underage internet gambling, assessing the company behind the playsugarhouse.com website $30,000 for allowing underage gamblers to place bets online for more than a year.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/23/2019

Winner of 2019 Lucky Hearts Poker Open Announced

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. concluded its 2019 Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO) Tuesday evening.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/23/2019

Lesniak Urges NJ to File Suit Against DOJ Now re: Sports Betting Opinion

Lesniak Urges NJ to File Suit Against DOJ Now re: Sports Betting Opinion

States offering online gambling now have 90 days to comply with new DOJ decision

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/22/2019

Immersive Roulette

If you haven’t yet tried live dealer roulette, you might find that Immersive Roulette from the gang over at www.Potsofgold.com is a great place to start.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/22/2019

Hard Rock International's Kresimir Spajic to Speak at 2019 Betting on Sports America Conference

Hard Rock International's Kresimir Spajic to Speak at 2019 Betting on Sports America Conference

Kresimir Spajic, Hard Rock International, will be speaking at the 2019 Betting Sports America event in New York City.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/22/2019

Top Ten Las Vegas Poker Rooms 2019

Top Ten Las Vegas Poker Rooms 2019

Going to Las Vegas?  Wondering where to play poker?  Watch as a Las Vegas Regular reviews what he considers to be The Top Rooms of 2019.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/21/2019

Questions Remain Over Ocean Resort Casino New Owners

Questions Remain Over Ocean Resort Casino New Owners

ATLANTIC CITY — It’s been more than a week since it was revealed Ocean Resort Casino would be changing hands, and there’s still no word on what company is taking over.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/19/2019

Mississippi Casino Revenue Up in 2018 With Sports Betting

Mississippi casino revenues rose in 2018, with patronage noticeably increasing beginning in August, after the state legalized sports betting.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/18/2019

Death of Man Outside Casino Investigated as Homicide

Death of Man Outside Casino Investigated as Homicide

Sheriff’s officials say the death of a man whose body was found in a casino parking lot in Sauk County is being investigated as a homicide.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/16/2019

When is the Cleveland Poker Open in 2019, the Buy-in: Mid-States Poker Tour Schedule

When is the Cleveland Poker Open in 2019, the Buy-in: Mid-States Poker Tour Schedule

The Cleveland Open Poker is a four day event that kicks off January 17 and ends January 20 in 2019.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/15/2019

Sports Betting Included in New York State Budget for 2019

Sports Betting Included in New York State Budget for 2019

A $170 billion budget package for the state of New York appears to make room for legalized sports wagering.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/15/2019

Player Wins $167,072 Jackpot at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood

Player Wins $167,072 Jackpot at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood

A Plantation, Fla. woman won more than $167,000 on a slot machine at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood Fla.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jan/14/2019

A Guide to Bitcoin Casinos - How to Choose One

A Guide to Bitcoin Casinos - How to Choose One

The gambling industry has changed beyond recognition. Not only has it gone online and experienced the rise in mobile traffic, but it has also started implementing cryptocurrencies. Now, there are many gambling websites that accept payments in Bitcoin, Dash, Ethereum, etc. This is because they can benefit from high level of security and anonymity that cryptocurrency provides.

Submitted by Payton on, Jan/10/2019

Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Joins MGM Resorts

Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Joins MGM Resorts

Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is joining casino giant MGM Resorts International to help push the company’s global expansion efforts, particularly in Japan, and work on state-level public policy related to sports betting.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/09/2019

Sports Betting at Foxwoods

Sports Betting at Foxwoods

Foxwoods is likely to offer legalized in-person sports betting some time in 2019.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/09/2019

Sports Betting at the Mohegan Sun

Sports Betting at the Mohegan Sun

The Mohegan Sun is likely to offer legalized in-person sports betting some time in 2019.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/09/2019

The Profit High Stakes Chronicles Las Vegas

The Profit High Stakes Chronicles Las Vegas

In this CNBC original documentary, The Profit, Marcus Lemonis takes you behind the scenes in Las Vegas, spending three days as a high roller to unlock the secrets of Sin City.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/08/2019

PokerStars Gets Reprieve in New Jersey

PokerStars Gets Reprieve in New Jersey

The Stars Group, parent company to PokerStars, will be extended another six months in which to operate online in the state of New Jersey.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/08/2019

Arrest Order Issued for Japan Casino Mogul

Arrest Order Issued for Japan Casino Mogul

A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of Japanese pachinko billionaire Kazuo Okada, about a month after the country’s Department of Justice recommended the filing of charges against him over three counts of fraud.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/07/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Oregon, Idaho and Montana?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Oregon, Idaho and Montana?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Oregon, Idaho and Montana to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland or West Virginia to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Tennessee?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Tennessee?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Tennessee to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

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