Gambling
Casino Fire Kills Three, More Injured
A fire engulfed a hotel and casino in the Philippine capital Sunday, killing at least three employees, trapping two others and forcing the evacuation of more than 300 guests, some by helicopter, officials said.
Gifcoin.io, Manny Pacquiao Backed Vitalbet.com Makes Waves in Crypto Gambling Space
"GIFcoin Shares Profits from Online Betting Through Successful VitalBet Platform", this is the headline prominently featured on the Bitcoinist.com website.
Man Arrested for Stealing Snacks From Casino, Punching Employee in the Face
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal snacks meant for casino customers then attacking an employee who tried to stop the theft.
White Man in Black Face Robs Strip Casino
Authorities in Las Vegas have been on the lookout for an African American man who is accused of stealing $23,367 from a casino cage at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on Jan. 10. But that African American man turned out to be a Caucasian in black face.
Aide to Top Vegas Prosecutor Stole $42K to Fuel Gambling Addiction: Blames Dogs
A longtime aide to the top prosecutor in Las Vegas blamed a gambling habit for taking nearly $42,000 from her boss's campaign and was permitted to repay the money instead of facing criminal charges.
SBC to Host 5th Annual Betting on Football Conference: Focus on Affiliates and Regulators
This year's 5th installment of Sports Betting Community (SBC)'s Betting on Football Conference, to be held at Stanford Bridge, will feature a handful of bootcamps including one that focuses on the explosive eSports wagering sector and another that looks to better prepare affiliates for further government regulatory enforcements.
Bookies Behaving Badly: Five Years Now Since WSEX Went Bust, Jay Cohen Fleeced Hundreds
For the past few years, readers have eagerly followed the antics of rogue bookmakers in Gambling 911's popular ongoing series, "Bookies Behaving Badly."
Five Online Gambling Firms Exit Malta Amidst Mafia Allegations
MGA suspends two licenses while three other companies opt to leave the island nation voluntarily
Kansas Latest State to Show Interest in Legalized Sports Betting
Kansas lawmakers are considering bringing sports betting to the state, but even with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in wagering on the line, not everyone is on board.
Atlantic City Revenues Plummet in February
Atlantic City's table games and slot machines were as cold as the weather in February, with revenue down 6.5 percent from a year ago.
Prague Gaming Summit 2018 announces SBTech as Registration Sponsor
The team at European Gaming are honored to announce the support of SBTech as Registration Sponsor at the second edition of Prague Gaming Summit which will be held at Andel’s by Vienna House Prague on the 29th of March.
New York Sports Betting Bill Advances
Yet another state is pushing forward in an effort to legalize sports betting ahead of a highly anticipated decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on the matter.
Rest in Peace Florida Gambling
Florida legislators are failing yet again to reach an agreement on a comprehensive gambling bill.
Industry: $10B Will Be Bet on March Madness, Most Illegally
America's gambling industry predicts $10 billion will be bet on the March Madness college basketball tournament — nearly all of it illegally or off-the-books.
AXL Affiliates Acquires Mvideoslots
AXL Affiliates has acquired all assets of Mvideoslots.com and plans to integrate these under its own brand.
Hackers Target 400,000 Computers with Mining Malware
More than 400,000 personal computers have been attacked in a large-scale attempt to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware. The hackers used sophisticated trojans to infect PCs mostly in Russia, but also in Turkey, Ukraine, and other countries.
Galaxy Entertainment in Trouble with Macau Labor Union
Galaxy Entertainment owns one of six casino properties operating in Macau, China. According to a recent report on Casino.org by Kevin Horridge, it is now facing claims from the local labor union that it is forcing older employees to retire at the age of 60.
Las Vegas Sands to Sell Pennsylvania Casino for $1.3 Billion
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is selling its casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to an American Indian tribe from Alabama.
State Sues Wynn and Board of Directors for Failing to Stop Sexual Misconduct
The state of Oregon has sued Nevada gambling mogul Steve Wynn and the board of directors of Wynn Resorts Ltd. for allegedly failing to act in the best interests of shareholders and stop sexual misconduct at the company, state officials said Wednesday.
Bookie Getting Out of Jail Looking for a Book Deal
A bookmaker who was sentenced to five years in prison for running a sports betting website that earned hundreds of thousands of dollars will be released next week--and he wants to write a book about his experience!
Bwin Casino Goes Rogue: 'Unethical Terms for Progressive Jackpot Payouts'
Big name online gambling operator bwin has been slapped with the dreaded "rogue" label this week after long established watchdog site CasinoMeister.com warned of the company's "Unethical terms for progressive jackpot payouts".
Nevada Rep Requests That Online Gambling Stay Legal
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has written to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein requesting that he not reverse a 2011 ruling by the Obama administration that online gambling within states did not violate the Wire Act.
Slumping Las Vegas Strip Looks to Turn Things Around
Every gambler falls into a slump from time to time. This is just the nature of the game. However, sometimes it works the other way around with the gambling halls falling into a slump of their own.
Intertops Celebrates 20th Anniversary Online
Long time Antigua-based online gambling site, often called the “first ever to launch”, is celebrating its 20th year online. The company itself has existed for 35 years.
Manicurist Accuses Casino Mogul of Sexual Misconduct
A woman who says she regularly performed manicures on embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct and the company he founded of endorsing his behavior.
Vegas Congresswoman Asks US to Preserve Internet Gambling
A U.S. congresswoman whose Nevada district includes the Las Vegas Strip asked the federal government Tuesday to keep internet gambling legal.
Woman Arrested for Fourth Time Running Illegal Internet Gambling Biz
Officers made one arrest and seized at least 13 computers at the sparse site on the first floor of 634 E. Main Street in Stockton, California Monday.
What Are The Best Online Slot Machines To Play For Money and Bitcoin?
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Next Possible Release Date of Supreme Court Sports Betting Decision April 2
Early on, many gambling industry experts believed that the U.S. Supreme Court would likely deliver its decision pertaining to the legalization of sports betting in all 50 states that opt to allow the activity no sooner than June.
Gun Lake Tribe Prevails in Michigan Casino Lawsuit
CBS local in Detroit recently ran a story covering an ongoing lawsuit between Michigan resident David Patchak and the Gun Lake Tribe. It was reported by Jessica Gresko of the Associated Press that the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the matter had ruled in favor of the Michigan casino.
