Gambling
US Leagues Cashing in on Sports Betting They Once Fought
Professional sports leagues, which once vehemently fought the prospect of legal sports betting, are now scrambling to get in on it.
MLB Commish Announces Two New Integrity Policies as Part of MGM Partnership
MLB Commish Rob Manfred said during a 3 pm EST presser in New York City that Major League Baseball's new partnership with MGM Casino will result in the implementation of two new policies to preserve the integrity of the game.
Darren Rovell Poached From ESPN by Action Network
Sports business reporter Darren Rovell is leaving ESPN to come join The Action Network.
States Anxious to Offer Sports Betting But Wrestling With Regulations, Taxation
Numerous U.S. states are considering jumping on the legal sports betting bandwagon, even as they struggle with the details of regulating it.
Books Get Butchered by Texans Monday Night
The books got hammered Monday night with a Houston win over the Tennessee Titans. No need to shed a tear as the weekend overall fell mostly in their favor.
MLB Major Announcement on Sports Betting Today 3 pm
David Payne Purdum of ESPN.com announced via Twitter Monday evening to expect a major announcement in regard to Major League Baseball and sports wagering.
Sportsbooks in Virginia? Lawmakers Mull Opportunities
Virginia lawmakers are in the process of drafting legislation that would allow sports betting in a state that hasn't necessarily been friendly towards gambling in the past.
Church Fire Reveals 'Illegal' Gambling Operation
More than a dozen people have been detained by Houston Texas deputies after an electrical fire at a local church.
Earnings Down in Expanded Atlantic City Casino Market
Along with the excitement over the reopening of two of the five Atlantic City casinos that had shut down in recent years came this concern: Can a city that only just recently regained its footing as a smaller market handle the addition of two new competitors?
What Online Bookies Need To Understand About Legalized Sports Betting
We all know that in the US legalized sports betting is on the rise. So, how does that affect online bookies? Is it time to shut down? Stay in-the-know and get the answers about your online business.
Paddy Power Could Add €240m to Earnings Thanks to FanDuel USA Sports Betting
Betting firm Paddy Power anticipates another €240m to be added to its earnings by 2023, a result of its foray into the U.S. market.
Esports Integrity Chief Concerned About Fortnite Gambling
The commissioner of the Esports Integrity Coalition says skill-based betting on battle royale games like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battleground could be vulnerable to cheating.
Sports Betting in Rhode Island Could Become a Reality Thanksgiving Day
Sports bettors in the tiny state of Rhode Island will have even more to be thankful this Thanksgiving Day as the Twin River Casino in Lincoln is set to launch its sportsbook.
Guitar Smash Celebrating Opening of New Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
To celebrate the grand opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood and adjacent casino expansion, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will host a guitar smash and media availability Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Debuts Sportsbook
Pennsylvania has begun taking sports bets. The Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville is now open.
Judge Schedules Hearing on Whether to Release Report on Wynn
A judge in Nevada has temporarily blocked the planned release of a Massachusetts Gaming Commission report about allegations of sexual misconduct against former casino mogul Steve Wynn, a court official said Monday.
Philippines Government Begins Crackdown on Foreign Employees of Online Gambling Sites, Casinos
Philippine authorities have begun to crack down on foreign employees of Internet gambling sites and land-based casinos.
Top Government Official Pleads Guilty to Gambling Away Tax Payer Funds
A former top economic development official in Maryland has pleaded guilty to stealing millions of dollars from the public.
UK Forced to Accelerate Planned Reform to Gambling Regulations
The British government bowed to increasing pressure from lawmakers on Wednesday by bringing forward a planned reform of gambling regulations by six months.
Sports Betting is Coming to Ohio Soon Says Government Elect
Ohio Governor-Elect Mike DeWine is all-in on sports betting.
NJ Sports Betting Revenues Cut in Half for October
A nearly quarter billion handle in sports betting for the state of New Jersey sounds good. After all, NJ wasn't even offering sports gambling prior to this past summer. A deeper look revealed some troubling news from the month of October.
Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Causing Disruption in Crypto Market
The price of Bitcoin has been hanging around the $5500 mark over the past two days following a dramatic drop midweek, nearly 14%, from around $6500.
South Dakota Could Soon Get Sports Betting With Deadwood Request
Four years after South Dakota enthusiastically voted to allow Deadwood casino patrons to play keno, craps and roulette, a gambling industry group plans to ask state lawmakers for a 2020 ballot measure to bring legal sports betting to the historic mining town.
Liverpool’s Sturridge Charged With Breaching Betting Rules
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could be facing a ban from football after being charged on Monday with breaching rules on betting.
Massachusetts, Rhode Island Residents Await Sportsbook Opening
Those in and around the Boston area will soon have a sportsbook within a 40 minute to 1-hour drive should the New England Patriots be playing in the 2019 Super Bowl. Providence residence are in even better luck as that sportsbook is set to open just 15 minutes outside the city limits.
Wagerers Crossing the Delaware (and Hudson) for Sports Bets
In the time it takes for a red light to turn green, Leonard Sciascia can get his sports bets made, turn around and head home.
Airplane Banner Denounces Jets’ Partnership With MGM
An airplane banner criticizing the New York Jets’ gaming deal partnership with casino operator MGM Resorts International circled MetLife Stadium several times a few hours before the team’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
The Death of The Bookie!
Are you ready for the future of gambling in America? If you’re wondering how you can prepare for the upcoming flood of competitors trying to steal your lunch, this is going to be the most important message you’ll ever read!
The Remarkable Norwegian poker championship 2018 Held in Dublin
Poker has become increasingly common among Norwegian players, as shown by the 2018 Norwegian Championships held in Dublin, which brought over 1200 players to the city. The tournament turned out to be the largest single nation poker event in the world.
Former Sports Radio Host Convicted in Fraud Case, Gambled Away Investors Funds
Craig Carton, the former co-host of a sports radio show with ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, emerged from a courthouse where he was convicted of fraud Wednesday to say he was disappointed with the verdict, though he respected it.
