Gambling
Gambling Ads Shut Down During Pandemic, Virtual Sports Betting Takes Off
UK betting firms have put a stop to advertising of online gambling sites while the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Muted and Vacant: Las Vegas Struggles to Survive
Slot machines are powered down, casinos boarded up and barricaded. Sidewalks are largely deserted and electronic marquees that once flashed neon calls for nightclubs, magic shows and topless revues instead beam somber messages of safety.
Inaugural SBC Digital Summit Underway, US Lottery Industry Under Siege from Covid19 Outbreak
Lottery executives from around the U.S. will come together as part of the Lottery Day at the SBC Digital Summit to host a session “State of Play -- U.S. Lotteries During the Coronavirus.”
MGM Cancels All Vegas May Reservations
Whether Las Vegas opens or not in the coming weeks, MGM will not be. That property has announced it will cease taking reservations for the month of May.
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Get the Best, From the Best Pay Per Head
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Treasure Island in Vegas Makes Plans to Open Mid-May
A major hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip is making plans to reopen in three weeks - if the governor lifts his closure order involving the coronavirus outbreak.
Why Are CS: GO Gambling Sites Rising in Popularity?
The Counter Strike Global Offensive that came like many other games before it has become so famous that it has changed the course of video gaming, attracting more than 700,000 players per month all over the world.
CNN Interview With Las Vegas Mayor Goodman Goes Off The Rails
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is not beating around the bush when she says she wants her city open for business.
U.S. Regulatory Update Session Kicks Off BOSA Track at SBC Digital Summit
The effects of Covid-19 on the regulatory progress of sports betting in the United States will be the first panel discussion on the Betting on Sports America (BOSA) track at the upcoming SBC Digital Summit, which takes place April 27 - May 1.
Watch Las Vegas Mayor: 'We'll Find Out the Facts After We Open the City'
Speaking to MSNBC's Katy Tur on Tuesday, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman advocated for opening the city.
Gambling On Esports Will Double To $14 Billion In 2020
Esports, certainly not immune to the coronavirus pandemic, has mostly been thriving as many events can still be played minus the spectators. Some of the major competitions have been postponed. But there is great news for the sector when it comes to gambling.
Oklahoma Governor Announces Gambling Deal With 2 Tribes
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday he reached a deal with two Native American tribes to increase the state’s share of revenue from new casinos, but the governor still remains locked in a legal dispute over gambling with 10 other tribes.
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Colorado Eyes May 1 to Kick Off Sports Betting.....Without Sports
The state of Colorado is set to allow sports betting beginning May 1 despite the lack of sports currently available due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lottery Leaders to Address COVID-19 Crisis at SBC Digital Summit
High-profile figures from major European lotteries and US state lotteries are set to participate in the SBC Digital Summit to share their experiences of adapting to the new market conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
eSports Gets National Attention as Covid-19 Shuts Down Most Sports
"Covid-19 is showing us how resilient [esports] is, the fact that it can be operated from anywhere," said Ben Lenihan, the president of the New Zealand Esports Federation (NZESF).
Tennessee Sportsbooks Guaranteed At Least a 10 Percent Hold
Sports bettors in Tennessee might not like the idea that they can only claim a maximum of 90% their original stake.
Massive Brooklyn Gambling Party Busted Despite Covid-19 Orders
What was at first thought to be a video shoot turned out to be a massive party that featured illegal gambling. As many as 60 people turned out to the Canarsie, Brooklyn event in violation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's "New York State on Pause" orders.
BetOnline Quarantine Challenge, Quarterfinals: Milk & Cookies
The field consists of Joey Chestnut, the #1-ranked eater in the world and 12-time winner of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest; Matt Stonie (255 Peeps in five minutes); Darron Breeden (528 oysters in eight minutes); world-renowned chugging champion Badlands Booker; Miki Sudo, the #1-ranked female eater in the world; Gideon Oji (25 lbs of kale salad in eight minutes); Michelle Lesco (176 gyoza in 10 minutes); and Nick Wehry (11 lbs of strawberry shortcake in eight minutes).
Wynn Calls for Reopening of Nevada and Vegas Strip, Face Masks Will be Nightmare
Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox is calling for parts of the Nevada economy to reopen followed by the Vegas Strip, all by Memorial Day.
Professional Gamblers May Be Able to Claim Benefits During Pandemic
With Nevada closing down casinos over the past few weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, professional gamblers may now be able to collect benefits from the US Government.
This Casino Bartender Faces Felony for Undercharging Drinks During Pandemic
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office on Friday formally charged Jaime Rodriguez, 50, on a felony charge of theft of personal property by a hotel employee. He is accused of undercharging $36.41 in drinks during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tribal Casino Talk at SBC Digital Summit, Vegas Casino Dealers to Wear Masks?
Organizers of the gaming industry’s largest virtual conference, the SBC Digital Summit, announced a 5-star roster of speakers to address the Tribal gaming landscape at the upcoming event schedule for April 27- May 1.
Vegas Casinos to Open Slowly, PA Sportsbooks Losing Millions But Online Casinos Thrive
“I’m putting the lives of my fellow Nevadans ahead of dollars,” Gov. Steve Sisolak said as the mayor of Las Vegas and others continued their criticism of the extended closures that began in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bookmaker Live Dealer Casino Debuts: Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat
Our friends at Bookmaker.eu, the oldest established North American facing sportsbook, has launched its new live dealer online casino.
Tennessee OKs Sports-Betting Rules
Tennessee has ended months of work setting up its rules for an online-only sports betting law that passed last year and has yet to see its first wager.
March Revenue Plunges as Virus Shuts Casinos
Revenue from casinos in numerous U.S. states plunged in March as the coronavirus forced the shutdown of in-person gambling across the country in the middle of the month.
