Gambling
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.
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AUGUST 2019
NJ Seizes Gambling Winnings
New Jersey regulators have seized more than $107,000 won by underage or otherwise prohibited gamblers at Atlantic City's Borgata casino.
Salmonella Outbreak at Casino
17 individuals infected, one files suit
China Internet Censor Gets 14 Years for Corruption
China’s former internet censor, who once held high-profile meetings with industry leaders such as Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on corruption charges Tuesday.
Rhode Island Governor Signs Bill for Mobile Sports Betting
Rhode Island's governor has signed a bill to allow mobile sports betting. The General Assembly said Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo signed it Monday.
Once Among the Most Successful Online Casino Affiliates, Erik Bergman Embarks on Changing the World
Young entrepreneur Erik Bergman made $15 million selling his ownership in online casino affiliate company
NJ Governor Murphy to Deliver Keynote Address at Betting on Sports America
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will share his vision for the future of sports betting in the state at April’s Betting on Sports America conference, the biggest sports wagering trade event in the US.
60 Minutes Explores Legallized Sports Betting in the US and Potential for College Athletes to be Compromised
Nobody can sit here and tell you they can deal with this and be a hundred percent clean, Marshall University's Mike Hamrick asserts
How Do I Bet Sports on My Mobile Device From the US, My State
You can bet sports and other events from your mobile device and from all 50 U.S. states. Note that the below information will constantly be updated.
How to Create a Bookie Site
If you are looking to be a bookie then the fastest and easiest way to become one is by utilizing one of the many pay per head sites that offer a fully inclusive service with a website for your players to bet on all the sporting events in the world each day.
DraftKings Opening New Headquarters as it Plans Expansion
One of Boston’s largest tech companies is moving into a new corporate headquarters.
Poll Finds Those in Favor of Betting on Pro Sports, Not College
Scrambling to fill out a March Madness bracket? Betting lunch money that you can pinpoint the Final Four better than co-workers or family?
Politician Admits to Gambling Relapse
Karen Carter Peterson, a state senator from New Orleans and chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party, admitted to a gambling problem Friday — minutes after WWL-TV posted a news story reporting that she had violated a ban on entering Louisiana casinos.
60 Minutes Looks at Legal Sports Betting in the US
Sports gamblers will not want to miss 60 Minutes Sunday March 24 as the popular television news magazine will feature a segment on legalized sports betting in the United States.
Mississippi Casinos Continue Winning Streak
The hot streak continues for Mississippi casinos, with gambling halls statewide posting another revenue increase in February.
