Gambling News
US Judge: Saipan Casino Builder Must Pay 7 Ex-Workers $5.4M
A judge on the U.S. Pacific island of Saipan on Monday ordered a Hong Kong company to pay seven Chinese construction workers a total of $5.4 million for forcing them to work long hours in dangerous conditions to build a casino, while they were denied medical care for injuries and threatened with deportation and death.
Atlantic City Casinos Just Made 3x More Money Than They Did in First Quarter of 2020
The Atlantic City casinos’ gross operating profit soared in the first quarter of this year to more than $95 million, more than three times the amount they earned in the first quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 shutdown wiped out half of March.
Knup Sports: Content Will Always Be King
Ryan Knup of Knup Solutions recently offered his expectations for 2021 in the world of sports betting, courtesy of our friends at SBC.
Sports Betting Beat - May 25, 2021
FanDuel's IPO quest looks challenging as parent company seeks to leave Fox Bet out of deal, Canadian PM estimates sports betting measure has until end of June to be approved or it will likely die. Plus fantasy players in Connecticut to get the shaft this summer.
The Year’s Biggest Slot Game, Buffalo Link™ From Aristocrat Gaming™, Arrives at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
The Casino is the First Location in Florida to Receive the New Title. Housed on Aristocrat’s all-new MarsX™ Portrait cabinet, Buffalo Link combines the thrill and functionality of Aristocrat’s legendary Lighting Link™ and Dragon Link™ games with the theme and features of the gaming industry’s most recognized slot brand – Buffalo™.
NBA Betting May 25, 2021 – Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are in a heap of trouble, but that can all change with a win over the upstart Phoenix Suns on Tuesday in Game 2 of their Western Conference first round playoff series.
Can I Play on PokerStars From California?
PokerStars forbids those from California from playing for real money on their website. Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.
Can I Play on PokerStars From Utah, New Mexico?
PokerStars does not currently allow those from Colorado, Utah and New Mexico to play for real money on their website. Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.
Celtics @ Nets Prop Bets - NBA Playoffs East - Game 2
The Nets beat the Celtics in Game 1 and now 1.5 more points have been tacked onto the 8 points they were offered at on Saturday.
Feds OK Arizona Compact and Sports Betting Deal
Gambling on sporting events and online fantasy sports betting became legal in Arizona on Monday, along with a host of new gambling options at tribal casinos, after the U.S. Department of the Interior approved an updated tribal gaming compact with the state.
The Poker Beat - May 24, 2021
A poker legend passes away. Plus, the great debate: How do you view Hellmuth's 15 WSOP bracelets? Grinder vs. Legend
Fight Betting Beat - May 24, 2021
Joshua Fabia goes scorched earth on Diego Sanchez following their split, making a slew of accusations towards his former client that include Sanchez being asked to throw fights by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Plus Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. says Anthony Silva is "delusional" if he thinks he can beat him in June 19 bout.
Bitcoin SV the Most Energy Efficient of the Blockchains
BTC’s significantly smaller block size makes it inherently less efficient than Bitcoin SV. Plus, One River Files To Offer Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF
Phil Mickelson Favored to Make Ryder Cup Team, But Still Longshot to Win 2021 U.S. Open
The payout on Phil Mickelson winning the 2021 US Open would be $4000 on a $100 as of May 24.
Trial of the Century: Durst Indicates He Will Take The Stand in His Own Defense
Robert Durst' victim was Susan Berman, the only child of Davie 'the Jew' Berman, a notorious gangster who ran Las Vegas casinos for Frank Costello, Meyer Lanksy and Lucky Luciano - she was considered 'Las Vegas royalty'.
NFL Betting Beat - May 24, 2021
Mahomes ready to practice well ahead of initial time table set following surgery, Cam Newton teammates have ‘noticed a difference’ as they prepare for 2021 and why the 49ers could be this year's big turnaround story in the NFL.
Cryptocurrencies Punch Back After Sunday Sell-Off
Cryptocurrencies fought back on Monday, retaking ground lost during a bout of weekend selling that was fuelled by further signs of a Chinese crackdown on the emerging sector.
Am I Able to Bet the Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather Fight Online?
Any fight featuring Mayweather Jr. is bound to be a draw no matter who his opponent might be, but here you have a situation where Logan Paul is a social media sensation coming off an impressive win over the former Bellator MMA and ONE Welterweight Champion Ben Askren.
Mickelson Makes History at PGA Championship: BetOnline Sees $24K Payout on $80 Bet
Dave Mason of BetOnline confirmed Sunday evening that their biggest bet was $80 at 300-1 for a $24,000 profit.
Sports Betting Beat - May 23, 2021
BetMGM pays out nearly $300,000 to ESPN host on NFL Draft prop it was revealed this week. In-house live betting at BetAnySports may not be returning, one gambler reports.
Fight to Ban Firearms From Certain Casinos
Provisions would only apply to large resorts and casinos that choose to opt in and would require they post clear signs about where guns aren’t allowed both on their premises and on their websites.
The Crypto Beat - May 23
Bug could have taken entire Ethereum network down and Musk reiterates he won't be selling any of his Dogecoin as cryptocurrency prices continue to crash.
Bitcoin Falls 11.3%, Ether Down 16.6% Sunday
Bitcoin dipped 11.33% to $33,250 at 16:00 GMT on Sunday, losing $4,248.98 from its previous close.
The Poker Beat - May 23, 2021
Chris Moneymaker cries "Theft", Jason "TiltedHard" Lawhun Bags Third NJSCOOP Title This Year, plus the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Summer Festival key events have been unveiled.
Extreme Concerns Over Online Gambling Addiction in US, Says National Survey
For its study, the NCPG gathered information from over 28,000 respondents across various states and posed questions regarding gambling frequency, attitudes towards gambling in general, and opinions on gambling addictions.
Trail Blazers @ Nuggets Prop Bets - NBA Playoffs West 1st Round - Game 2 (2021)
The Trail Blazers take on the Nuggets in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series.
Heat @ Bucks Prop Bets - NBA Playoffs East 1st Round - Game 2 (2021)
The Heat covered the spread against Milwaukee in Game 1 and will head into Game 2 of their Playoff series as a +4.5 road dog Monday.
$4.3B Casino Soon to Show its Hand
The Malaysia-based owner of one of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip won regulatory approval last week to deal cards, roll dice and welcome gamblers when Resorts World Las Vegas opens June 24.
Celtics @ Nets Prop Bets - NBA Playoffs East 1st Round - Game 1
We have your Celtics vs. Nets betting props for Game 1 of this Playoffs series as Brooklyn opens at -8.
Hawks @ Knicks Prop Bets - NBA Playoffs East 1st Round - Game 1
Two unlikely teams make it into the Playoffs as the Atlanta Hawks head to New York to play the 1.5 favored Knicks.
