Gambling News
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.
PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey
Move over Draftkings, New Jersey has a new sports betting app in the form of PlayMGM.
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.
Will I Be Able to Bet College Football Games Online From Florida?
While the US Supreme Court has now made sports betting legal in the United States, Florida residents will not be able to bet the games in any of the state's casinos for the upcoming 2018 College Football season.
Poker Pro Gets 12 Years for $53 Million Scam
A one-time poker pro has been jailed for 12 years after defrauding a Victorian jail after scamming the Commonwealth Bank of nearly $58 million in a fraud of “breathtaking proportions”.
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.
Bitcoin Price Rises Sharply in Just 20 Minutes, Winklevoss Launch Crypto Org
Total market rose by a total of $11 billion in one hour
How Reliable are Online Sportsbook Reviews?
The start of a new football season in the NFL and at the college ranks is right around the corner and you might be in the market for an online sportsbook to take your betting action.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Meadowlands Sportsbook Wait Times to Place Bet Up to an Hour - Just for Betting Baseball!
Meadowlands sportsbook made $1.3 million in just 18 days
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.
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.
Colleges Mull Pushing for Share of Legal Wagering Proceeds
Concerned that expanded sports gambling will bring additional costs for ensuring their games are on the up-and-up, college athletic departments are looking for a way to get a piece of the action.
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.
Spanish Tax Authority Hunting Down Poker Pros
Four years after Barcelona EPT win, German poker pro hit with €235,000 tax bill by the Spanish authorities
Harrah's Gets Online Gambling License in PA
Harrah's becomes third casino firm to be granted license to operate online casinos in PA
Where Can I Bet on Sports, College Football Near Chicago?
Currently, the only way to bet sports in and around the Chicago, Illinois area is via internationally licensed online wagering sites.
FanDuel Sportsbook Meadowlands Information, Hours of Operation, More
- The FanDuel-branded sportsbook at the Meadowlands Racetrack opened the summer of 2018
- Hours of operation are expected to vary depending on games and events but are generally 10 am to 1 am
- Online gambling is also available in the state of New Jersey, just not in NYC or anywhere else in New York State
What is the Age Requirement for the Draftkings Sports Betting App? How Old do I Need to Be?
The age restrictions for opening an online wagering account and placing bets with the Draftkings sportsbook app is similar to that of drinking alcohol in the United States: You must be 21.
Bet With the Draftkings Sportsbook App on the NFL
For now you can only bet with the Draftkings sportsbook app while in the state of New Jersey, however, you can still register, review your account and request a payout from outside the state.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
PokerStars: 'You Can Rest Assured Player Accounts, Funds Secure' After DoS Attack
Stars says it is working with law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice
‘LeBron James of Poker’ Arrested for Running Illegal Poker, Drug Den
Singh was among 32 others busted last week in the West Village of New York City
