Gambling
Indiana Considers Sports Betting in 2020
A shake-up of Indiana's gambling laws being debated could see two new casinos being built and allow legalizing sports betting to start as early as next year.
Rep Raskin Inquires About Adelson Role in New Wire Act Interpretation
During Friday's contentious House Judiciary Committee's oversight hearing with testimony from Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
Online Gambling Developer Accused of Swindling Investors Out of Millions
Federal regulators are accusing a Las Vegas online game developer of gambling away part of his investors’ money.
Nevada's Largest Casinos Report $1.2B Loss in Fiscal 2018
Nevada's largest casinos lost $1.2 billion during the fiscal year that ended June 30 despite seeing record revenues, bringing to an end a two-year streak of posted profits.
Only One Owner Profited From This Casino ....When it Was Closed
As a star-crossed Atlantic City casino changes hands yet again, only one owner has ever profited from it — the one who never had it open for even a day.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania Oppose Online Gambling Shift
The attorneys general of Pennsylvania and New Jersey have registered their objection to a Department of Justice legal opinion that could affect online gambling.
US Sports Leagues Split on How to Monetize Sports Betting
America's major professional sports leagues are split on how to get a piece of the action from legal sports betting after failing to get early adopting states to cut them in.
Darren Rovell Super Bowl 53 'Insider Info' for Halftime Show?
Action Network's Darren Rovell tweeted late Sunday that he had access to the Super Bowl Halftime Show rehersals and..... kept the song sequence quiet from gamblers.
Reuters: Anthem Costs Betting Company Dearly (BetOnline)
Gladys Knight’s rendition of the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday caused a headache for one sports betting company after the singer extended the end of the song, the length of which had drawn intense wagering interest.
Is it Legal to Bet the Super Bowl Online From Massachusetts
With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to allow sports betting in all 50 states back in May, Massachusetts can now open sportsbooks within its borders, but will they? For now, a few dozen offshore sports betting sites are accessible within Massachusetts to bet the Super Bowl.
GamblingCompliance signs up for SBC’s Betting on Football & Betting on Sports America
Sports betting media and events company Sports Betting Community (SBC) and leading regulatory intelligence portal GamblingCompliance have joined forces in order to improve the dialogue around gambling regulations.
Should Online Bookies Offer International Sports Betting?
Thinking about exapanding your sportsbook to offer international sports betting? Great idea, if you’ve considered it, find out 3 reasons why every bookie should be offering international sports.
SBC Again Running Sports Betting Tours at ICE London
Gambling911.com media partner SBC Events will once again be running sports betting tours at this year's ICE London event, which commences 5-7 February, 2019.
Is Being a Bookie Illegal?
Being a bookie just means that you are someone that is accepting wagers and bets on various sporting events.
It's Official - Atlantic City Hard Rock Launches Online Sports Betting, Opens Sportsbook
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City launched its land-based and online sportsbook in New Jersey at HardRockSports.com and HardRockCasino.com (Jan. 30, 2019).
Sh***ing on Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson ...Literally
File this under one we missed. Two weeks ago, a California man was arrested for defecating on the property of the Sands Bethlehem Casino.
FBI: No Specific Motive in Vegas Mass Shooting That Killed 58
The high-stakes gambler responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history sought notoriety in the attack but left his specific motive a mystery, the FBI said Tuesday as it concluded the investigation of the 2017 massacre that killed 58 country music fans.
Former Kansas Trooper Sentenced in Wichita Gambling Probe
A retired 53-year-old highway patrol trooper was sentenced to a year of probation for lying to the FBI during an investigation into illegal gambling in Wichita.
Fast Tracking Sports Betting in D.C.
Legislation that would allow the city to bypass a competitive bidding process and renegotiate the current vendor’s contract would make sports gambling possible by early September, 2019, according to WTOP.
Wynn Fined Over Sex Allegations
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators announced a settlement Monday with casino mogul Steve Wynn's former company over allegations that former executives failed on multiple occasions to investigate claims of sexual misconduct against him.
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.
NASCAR Bans Drivers From Betting on Races
NASCAR has banned all drivers and team members from betting on its races as part of new gambling guidelines established in this season’s rulebook.
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.
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.
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.
Any Sports Betting Sites in Colorado
There are a few dozen offshore sports betting sites accessible to those live in the state of Colorado.
Sky Bet Merger Process With PokerStars Results in Freezing Access in Italy
Italian players can no longer access the Sky Bet Italia portal effective this weekend as the company is in the process of merging with PokerStars.
Police Convicted on Gambling-Related Charges
A former Dallas police officer and two suspended officers have been convicted on gambling-related charges.
NCAA’s Emmert Expresses Concern Over Sports Betting, eSports
NCAA President Mark Emmert sounded alarms Thursday on the potential impact of sports betting on college sports, along with how esports should be handled by schools, and stressed a need for additional strides toward diversity at the coaching and administrative levels.
PA Told to Abide by DOJ Reversal of Opinion
Pennsylvania online gambling firms will need to follow the US Department of Justice new guidelines.
