Gambling
Nevada Casino Revenue Sees Slight Drop in July

Gamblers were a little luckier in July, when the statewide casino revenue in Nevada decreased slightly for the first time in six months, according to data regulators released Thursday.
Why Encrypted Messaging Is Important For Your Sportsbook Business

Privacy is a big concern for bookies, and their players. That’s why it is imperative that pay per head agents have encrypted agent-to-agent messaging, plus encrypted text messaging. Get the 4 most important reasons here.
UK gambling companies struggling with complaints deadline and ads crackdown

UK Watchdog is progressing in clearing up the gambling industry from misleading offers and unfair restrictions on withdrawals.
Sports Betting Available in West Virginia on Saturday

Sports betting was set to launch in West Virginia this coming Saturday. The state is likely to have sportsbooks at each of its five casinos, some of which are accessible from out-of-state cities such as Pittsburgh, DC, Baltimore and Youngstown, Ohio.
Shumer Wants Legal Framework for Sports Betting

House Minority Leader wants sports leagues to decide what types of bets can be offered
BetJamaica is Back!

With the U.S. Supreme Court abolishing sports betting prohibition this past May a number of once well known names in the world of old school sportsbooks are re-entering the North American market. The latest is BetJamaica.
Buffalo Wild Wings Partners With Draftkings - Introducing Blazin’ Fantasy Football

America’s largest sports bar is launching a first-of-its-kind-partnership with DraftKings for an exclusive fantasy football game called “Blazin’ Fantasy Football".
CBS Will Not Mention Gambling During NFL Game Broadcasts

With sports betting now legalized across the United States following a landmark Supreme Court decision back in May, the National Football League (NFL) has opted not to make mention of gambling or sports wagering during broadcasts of games.
South Philly Turf Club Sportsbook Coming Soon

If you live in Philadelphia, the options for sports betting are becoming almost limitless between Atlantic City, Delaware and now within a miles away at local casino establishments.
How Sports Betting in the U.S. Might Evolve

We already have a glimpse of how the sports betting landscape in the United States will look. But there are some interesting variables that could ultimately factor into the equation, Buffalo Wild Wings entry into the market being one.
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Casinos' Interest in Sports Betting Picks Up in Pennsylvania

A second casino owner in Pennsylvania wants to offer sports betting, now that it's cleared it to begin in the state.
Mass Shooter at eSports Madden Event Identified

Early reports had four fatalities, however, that number was later reduced to two. The shooter, identified as David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, turned the gun on himself. 11 others were injured.
MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

Investing in the Revival of a Great American City, Massachusetts’ First Resort and Casino Brings 3,000 Permanent Jobs and New Entertainment Offerings to Region
Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement on Thursday with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts, and suggested revoking the company’s license.
Golden Nugget Unveils Sports Betting App PlaySugarHouse.com

The Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City has announced the debut of its online sports betting app, PlaySugarHouse.com, in an effort to compete with the first New Jersey sports betting app, courtesy of Draftkings.com.
7 Strategies Sports Bettors Use To Collect More Cash From Your Sportsbook

Understand your sports bettors can help you increase action. Increased action means increased revenue. Find out the 7 popular sports betting strategies right here.
U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. commercial gaming revenue topped $40 billion for the first time ever in 2017 at $40.28 billion, with states receiving a record $9.23 billion from gaming taxes alone, according to a report released on Wednesday.
PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

Move over Draftkings, New Jersey has a new sports betting app in the form of PlayMGM.
DOH! NJ Regulators Claim Decline in Gambling, Then Say That was Mistake

New Jersey gambling regulators say they made a mistake when they initially reported how Atlantic City casinos performed in the second quarter.
Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

A former casino employee accused of killing a work supervisor and wounding another at a company picnic will not face the death penalty but could receive life in prison without parole if convicted, the top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Tuesday.
How Reliable are Online Sportsbook Reviews?

The start of a new football season in the NFL and at the college ranks is right around the corner and you might be in the market for an online sportsbook to take your betting action.
NJ's Top Gambling Regulator: Offshore Books Will be 'a Significant Competitive Force' in US Sports Betting Market

NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck says these sites are operating illegally in state
Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night

Las Vegas police say authorities arrested several known gang members at a resort casino near the Strip that were gathered at the Rio Sunday night. That casino plays host to the World Series of Poker each year.
Will I Be Able to Bet the NFL, College Football in Ohio for the 2018 Season?

It is looking grim for those who wish to bet at the local casinos, sports bars and even gas stations in the Buckeye State of Ohio, at least where the 2018 NFL and College Football season is concerned.
Meadowlands Sportsbook Wait Times to Place Bet Up to an Hour - Just for Betting Baseball!

Meadowlands sportsbook made $1.3 million in just 18 days
14 People Injured During Backstreet Boys Concert at Casino

An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start of an outdoor concert by the Backstreet Boys.
Apple Purges Near 25K Gambling Apps

Apple has removed around 25,000 illegal gambling apps after the Chinese government rebuked the company for continuing to sell them in their online iPhone store.
Colleges Mull Pushing for Share of Legal Wagering Proceeds

Concerned that expanded sports gambling will bring additional costs for ensuring their games are on the up-and-up, college athletic departments are looking for a way to get a piece of the action.
Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist

A federal judge has dismissed charges against a man incorrectly identified as someone who picked up the keys from a kiosk to commit a $200,000 robbery at the Wind Creek Montgomery casino in Alabama last week.