Gambling
Barkley Talks $25 Million Vegas Loss, Madrid Open Favorite Bows Out

"You ain't got to win a million or you ain't got to chase it and lose a million."
Vegas Face Eater Found With Victim's Flesh in His Mouth

Incident took place near Downtown Las Vegas casinos.
Report: Shohei Ohtani Ex-Interpreter Betting Funds Converted to Chips in Vegas

The 49-year-old bookie Ohtani's ex-interpreter used allegedly lost $7.9 million at Resorts World between June 2022 and October 2023.
NC 'Fish Arcade' Raids Won't Stop Dave & Buster From Offering Arcade Betting

North Carolina law enforcement says "hell no" to arcade betting in the state where Dave & Buster's has four locations.
DraftKings Executive Accused of Stealing Company Info and Giving to Rival

The preliminary injunction was lodged against Michael Hermalyn, the former head of VIP operations at DraftKings, who left to join forces with Fanatics at the end of January.
Caesars Sportsbook Head Fears Federal Regulation

The concern comes after Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal has demanded betting firms halt using data to deliberately seek out problem gamblers.
Society Man a 'Miracle Horse' in This Year's Kentucky Derby? Odds Slashed

Referred to as "the world's most famous jockey" by The Sun, Frankie Dettori has seen odds on the horse he'll be riding slashed in this upcoming Kentucky Derby from 50-1 to 25-1 at some books.
86 Year Old Mobster Gets Two Years Prison for Punching Out Steakhouse Owner Over Gambling Debt

Prosecutors were hoping the 86-year-old Anthony “Rom” Romanello would get a stiffer sentence having got off rather easily for alleged criminal involvement over the past decade.
$40 Million in Guarantees: Online Super Series XL is Here

Mix of small, medium and large buy-ins
5G Coverage Assures Explosive Growth of Live Dealer Casinos for the Remainder of the 2020's

In 2022, around one tenth of all connections worldwide used 5G technology, but we probably won't reach beyond one half by the end of this decade. The live dealer casino platforms are counting on steady to fast coverage.
Hitman Won't Be Charged With 1st Degree Murder of Mob-Tied Realtor

Victim did have known ties to notorious organized crime family.
Alleged Bookie, Poker Player Damien LeForbes Among Those Banned From Vegas Casinos

In recent days we are learning that the understaffed Gaming Control Board has now been assisting with an investigation into possible bookie ties to Vegas casino execs.
Before and After The Google March Core Update: 'Best Online Casino Bonuses'

Some affiliate site owners likely wanting to jump off a cliff. So who benefitted and who got crushed? You might be surprised.
DRF Bets Not Really Closing Ahead of Kentucky Derby

DRF Bets assured customers this week that their Iowa-only betting site will be up and running come the Kentucky Derby....but, yes, they did sort of send out a message they were closing too.
Are Self-Exclusions on Sportsbook Apps Leading to Multi Year Casino Bans?

In a shock tweet this week, a gentleman by the name of Kyle Cartwright is claiming that a friend partook in the much touted self-exclusion profess on various sportsbook apps....then this happened....
NY Post: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Betting Line Sees Massive Movement at BetUS

Our long time friend Tim Williams of BetUS was recently interviewed by the New York Post in regard to the big line shift for the widely anticipated July 24 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson exhibition fight. So what gives?
Possible applications of AI in online casinos

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long since found its way into various industries, where it is permanently changing the way business is conducted. Online casinos in Germany are no exception. The use of AI technologies opens up numerous application possibilities that not only increase efficiency but also improve the gaming experience. This article presents the most fascinating applications of AI in online casinos.
Lawsuit Highlights Trend of Women Getting Drugged in Vegas Casinos

High roller Dwight Manley is embroiled in a legal battle with MGM, claiming he was drugged at their MGM Grand Mansion high-limit salon back in December 2021.
Gaming Control Board Now Involved in Probe of Alleged Money Laundering in Nevada Casinos

The federal investigation, first reported by the Current in August, landed the GCB in a pickle as they initially told the Las Vegas Review Journal "nothing to see here".
ESPN Bet Opens First Retail Sportsbook Inside Hollywood Casino at Greektown Detroit

Coincides with downtown Detroit hosting the 2024 NFL Draft now through Saturday.
Adam Burns of BetOnline Also Despises the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft has become big business. So, too, has the betting surrounding it. You'd think this would be great for the sportsbooks. It's not.
Maximizing Your Winnings with No Wagering Casino Bonuses in Canada

It may be thrilling and gratifying to start playing online casinos in Canada, especially if you find the benefits of no wagering casino bonuses. With no standard wagering limitations, these special promos you a remarkable chance to improve your gaming experience.
Washington State Casino Killer Identified as Ricky Josh Fuentes

Could not locate his original target so decided to kill someone else.
The Impact of Online Casinos on Society: Good for Me, Not for Thee?

The rest of Canada is sick of seeing ads originating in Ontario for something they can't engage in while New York wants some of what New Jersey is having in the form of iGaming, but they'll have to break through the unions first.
New Bill Would Permit Betting on UConn Huskies From Connecticut

House Bill 5284 also includes new rules for how sports betting and other games can be marketed, more specifically allowing third party affiliates to promote Connecticut-licensed mobile sportsbooks.
Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers Reinstated By NFL After Yearlong Gambling Suspension

Rodgers was accused of opening a sportsbook account under the name of a personal associate and placing wagers on his own team.
High Stakes Adventure – Montenegro Announced at ACR Poker

The packages hold a total value of $220,000.
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: Revolutionizing Online Gambling at Lucky Green Casino

In an era where digital innovation is king, the online gambling sector has seen a transformative shift, especially with the introduction of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Reformed Sports Bettor Now Condemns Legalized Sports Betting in US

Opinion piece appearing in The Guardian fraught with errors.
Hartlepool is the Gambling Capital of the UK According to Internet Search Data

Hartlepool, a seaside town in England has been named as having the most internet searches for gambling in the UK. Google Keyword Planner data from the past 12 months has been analyzed, in an attempt to find the city or town that is the most interested in gambling.