Gambling
Mobile Sports Betting in Indiana Looks Less Likely
The Indiana House voted 78-15 Monday in favor of a bill that includes limiting sports betting to casino establishments. That legislation does not allow for mobile or online wagering.
EU Looks to Remold Internet With New Copyright Laws
The European Union on Monday approved a copyright overhaul aiming to protect artists, news organizations and photographers and punish smaller web companies that might publish said content without permission. A final vote on the directive known as Article 13 will take place in May.
Seminole Classic Casino Guest Wins $177,258
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A Seminole Classic Casino guest (who wished to remain anonymous) hit a $177,258 jackpot early Sunday morning.
Gambling in Australia and New Zealand in 2019
Australasia neighbours Australia and New Zealand share a common love when it comes to gambling. Australia in fact boasts the highest gambling rates in the world with more than 80% of the populace engaging in some form of gambling. Yet in terms of legality, the two nations differ slightly:
Australia gambling laws
Google Says DeIndexing Bug Issue Resolved
While most online gambling affiliates and operators appear to have walked away unscathed, some 4% of websites suffered a massive loss in Google rankings last week certain to have given a few webmasters heartburn.....or something worse.
Tiger Woods the Biggest Futures Loss of Any Sport in History of BetOnline
Tiger Woods made history Sunday, and so too did one of the largest online sportsbooks on the planet, BetOnline.
Valve Hit With Illegal Gambling Lawsuit
State tribe claims Valve helps in facilitating scams and unfair gambling
Multiple Bingo Halls Raided in Alabama
More than a dozen individuals were arrested following the raids of four illegal Bingo halls in Alabama this week, all in Jefferson County.
An Introduction to Bitcoin Gambling
Two of the biggest online entities – cryptocurrency and gambling – have recently joined forces to create a new trend amongst online players. Bitcoin gambling is a new, exciting and unique trend that threatens to take over the traditional online casino market.
'Sports Betting is Part of the Discussions' Florida Senate President Bill Galvano Says
Senate President Bill Galvano says he is optimistic about revamping a gambling agreement, known as a “compact,” between the Seminols and the state.
Justice Department has Two Weeks to Clarify its Stance on Web Gambling
A federal judge on Thursday gave the U.S. Justice Department two weeks to clarify its stance on laws regulating internet gambling after hearing arguments from New Hampshire officials in a case with potential implications for the future of state lotteries and the programs, often educational, that they fund.
Monmouth Park’s Dennis Drazin latest to join Sports Betting Hall of Fame
Dennis Drazin of Monmouth Park racecourse is to be the third industry stalwart to be inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame.
Should Universities Get Cut of College Sports Betting? LSU’s President Says Maybe
Should the state of Louisiana opt to legalize sports betting, they may need to give a cut to the likes of LSU.
The Missing Millions: States Await Gambling Windfall From Sports Betting
ProPublica Illinois has an excellent piece on the expected windfall tied to newly allowed gambling activity and why it might be a long wait.
AC Casino Profits See Nosedive
ATLANTIC CITY — Casino profits fell by more than 15% in Atlantic City in 2018, a year in which the downsized market reopened two shuttered gambling halls, according to figures released Monday.
Ohio Takes First Steps to Legalize Sports Betting
Ohio state Reps. Dave Greenspan, R-Westlake, and Brigid Kelly, D-Cincinnati on Tuesday introduced a bill that would legalize sports wagering in the Buckeye State.
Seminole Hard Rock Named Top “Employer of Choice” in Gaming Industry for Fourth Year in a Row
Results of the latest Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey have further cemented the top spot of Seminole Hard Rock as the clear “Employer of Choice” among the industry’s 34 casino companies or standalone casinos.
Casino-Operating Tribes Influence Sports Betting Debate
Native American tribes have emerged as key players in the legislative debates over whether states should legalize sports betting, with some opposing the idea because it could threaten their casinos and others supporting legalization but only if they retain a monopoly.
Betting on Sports America Hits Major Leagues With Sporting Delegates
Teams from all of the major professional sports leagues across the US are flocking to Betting on Sports America, the biggest dedicated sports betting trade show in the country taking place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey from 23-25 April.
Radio Host Who Gambled Away Nearly $7 Million From Ticket Scheme Sentenced
Sports radio personality Craig Carton was sentenced to 3½ years in prison Friday by a longtime fan and listener — the judge — for a ticket reselling scam that ended his decade-long broadcast partnership with ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason.
Emmert: NCAA Committed to Prohibiting Athletes From Gambling
As legalized wagering on sports spreads, the NCAA remains adamant about prohibiting college athletes from betting.
Casino Company Las Vegas Sands Announces Singapore Expansion
Casino company Las Vegas Sands says it’ll spend $3.3 billion to expand its property in Singapore by adding an entertainment arena, new hotel tower and more convention space.
A Year After #MeToo Scandal, Wynn Resorts Faces Regulators
Wynn Resorts has taken laudable steps to transform a culture that allowed sexual misconduct complaints against its founder to remain hidden for decades, women’s rights advocates and business experts say.
Online Gambling Industry Icon Sue Schneider Joins SBC as Community Director
Industry veteran Sue Schneider is to join SBC (Sports Betting Community) in a permanent capacity as Community Director as the organisation continues to invest in the US market ahead of this month’s Betting on Sports America conference.
U.S. Based Sportsbooks to Fall Short of Projections
Casinos in Rhode Island lost nearly $900,000 on sports betting in February after winning bets for the Super Bowl and other professional sports were paid out, the state lottery said Friday.
Blacklisted Gambler Calls Security on Himself to Get Removed From Casino
Critics are questioning whether Michigan’s voluntary gambling blacklist is an effective way to prevent problematic betting since many Detroit casinos aren’t able to effectively screen banned gamblers.
NHL Embraces More Betting, Joins With 3rd Gambling Operator
The NHL entered its third partnership in six months with a gambling operator today, another step in its embrace of business opportunities that come with legal sports betting.
Program Aims to Teach Parents Early Warning Signs of Dangerous Gaming Habits
Parents will learn what signs to look for with games that expose their children to gambling
Body of 5Dimes Owner Found
A group of assassins recorded the macabre moment when they buried the body of the American businessman Sean “Tony” Creighton.
This Year's IEM Katowice Most Attended eSports Event in History
The ESL attendance numbers are out and we have a new world record.
