Gambling
New Federal Legislation Would Allow Sports Betting in US States
Bill would do away with Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) that bans the activity
Vegas on High Alert This Memorial Day Weekend With Looming ISIS Threat
Police respond with stepped up patrols as ISIS calls for knifings in the street and attacks with motor vehicles
Interactive Experiences Seen as Big Part of Casinos’ Future
Getting new customers involved in more interactive experiences is going to be a big part of the future for casinos in the United States
No Deal: MGM Not Buying Sands Bethlehem
Rumors have been swirling in recent weeks that the Sands Bethlehem casino could be acquired by MGM.
Mobster Looking at 7 Years in Prison for Role in Gambling, Extortion Ring
Vito Badamo, 54, was also charged with peddling drugs like Viagra and Cialis and running loansharking rackets.
Official: Supreme Court Should Nix NJ Sports Betting Bid
New Jersey’s yearslong efforts to allow legal sports betting have brought more opposition from the federal government Tuesday.
PA Senate Approves Online Gambling
The Pennsylvania Senate is advancing legislation to allow online casino-style gambling in the state
Gambling Techniques for Casino Players
There is no exact gambling strategy to ensure players can win big amount of money.
Brother of Jaguars Leonard Fournette Arrested on Gambling Charges
Lanard Fournette is a running back with LSU.
How Malta Rolled Dice on Online Gambling Supervision: Documents
Malta let online gambling firms operate from the island across the European Union between at least 2012-2014 while failing to enforce its own rules on monitoring their computer servers
1XBet Sportsbook Freezes Customer’s €15,115 Balance
An online sportsbook has frozen a customer’s account to the tune of €15,115.
Pay Per Head Bookie Outsourcing in Tallahassee Area
With the FSU Seminoles expected to go deep again this year, bookies in the region will be in search of an established Pay Per Head bookie outsourcing company.
Philippines Arrests 25 Koreans Over Alleged Fraud, Gambling
Twenty-five South Koreans have been arrested in metropolitan Manila on suspicion of internet fraud or illegal online gambling, Philippine authorities said Friday.
Man Injured While Fleeing to Escape Mannequin Sues Hotel Casino
A Southern California man claiming to have been frightened by a life size mannequin inside his hotel room is suing the establishment after sustaining injuries.
Jailed Mobster Threatened to Kill Federal Prosecutor
“We need to handle this and do something about this b---h,” Asaro allegedly told another inmate while behind bars.
North Carolina Backs Off Daily Fantasy Sports Regulations: Would Foster Gambling
Some North Carolina legislators turned back efforts Wednesday to regulate the fast-growing yet uncertain fantasy sports industry
William Hill Spokesperson Fired After 45 Years With the Company
Graham Sharpe told by U.K. bookmaker he’s become “redundant”
Nevada Attorney General Faces Ethics Probe Tied to Gambling, Adelson
Recorded conversation at a Reno coffee shop between the Nevada attorney general and the state's top casino watchdog has set off a political firestorm
I’m a Bookie…Get Me Out of Here: Korea (That Would be South Korea)
If you are a bookie in South Korea, you could face some pretty stiff prison time.
DA to Review Public Use of Force in Police Chokehold Death Outside Vegas Casino
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said there will be a public use-of-force review to air the findings of the investigation of the death early Sunday
Online Sports Betting Company WinView Raises $12 Mil in New Round of Financing
US-based online sports betting firm WinView.com planned to announce it has raised another $12 million in a second round of financing on Monday.
Surveillance Video of Gang Rape at Gambling Establishment Goes Viral
Police are investigating a CCTV video showing a woman being gang raped by two robbers at a gambling outlet.
Mystery Surrounding Rio Casino Manager Murder Profiled on Dateline
Look for next re-airing on Investigation Discovery
Chicago Mobster Stiffs Feds
A Chicago mobster has stopped paying restitution to the US Government following a tax evasion conviction and now the Government is going after him to the tune of $130,000.
80-Year Old Woman Avoids Jail Time After Stealing $23K to Gamble
An 80-year-old Everett woman has avoided jail time but must pay back $23,000 she stole from her ailing neighbor.
VR’s Coming to the Casino Industry
The casino industry is enjoying quite a boom right now. Mobile technology and the rise of the smartphone and tablet now let gamblers play when and where they want. App-based casinos are encouraging this new trend of mobile gambling.
LCB Acquires New Bingo Portal
Two Little Fleas, a portal dedicated to Bingo bonuses, reviews and guides, joins the LCB Network following a $835K deal. After a series of casino-related acquisitions, LCB has decided to give their Bingo division its due attention. The new directory brings more quality content to the network - everything from no-deposit offers to money-saving tips is now available to all who harbor the passion for games.
Gambling Ad Banned for Objectifying Women
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has banned an ad put out by the Bear Group for what it says “objectifies women”.
Global Gaming Expo Named One of Top 25 Fastest-Growing Shows in Attendance
G2E 2016 was one of the show’s biggest years to date, experiencing a 6 percent increase in attendee registration
Surveillance Released: Mobster Angelo Musitano Gunned Down in Brazen Daylight Hit
Friends of slain victim stunned, say he had found God
