Gambling
MLB Commish: Reconsidering Stance on Sports Betting

With Donald Trump now in the White House, there is renewed interest in getting sports betting legalized.
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Books Do The Right Thing After Lady Gaga Screws With Them a Little

From first song to whether she was actually wearing pants, Lady Gaga drove prop gamblers and bookies a little nuts Sunday.
Rivers Casino and Resort Opens in Upstate New York

A new casino has opened in upstate New York for the second time in a week.
Bill Would Allow Developer to Re-Open Revel Without License

A New Jersey legislator is pushing for a change to the state's gambling laws that would enable the owner of the former Revel casino to reopen it without getting a casino license.
Police Seek Suspect in Casino Garage Shooting

Baltimore police have arrested one individual and are seeking another in the double-shooting that occurred in the Horseshoe Casino parking garage last weekend.
Record Betting Was Expected in Vegas for Super Bowl LI: A Single $1.1 Mil Bet Taken

A bettor using his phone app put $1.1 million on the Atlanta Falcons plus 3 points in the Super Bowl, part of an influx of money that could make Sunday a record day in Las Vegas sports books.
Neighbor Who Tried to Mow Down Sports Handicapper Enters ‘Mental Illness’ Plea

A retired Whitehall Township attorney accused of thrice trying to run down his neighbor and pet cat admitted to having stopped taken his medication for mental illness at the time of the incidents.
Judge Urges Release of ‘Reformed’ Mobster: Now Taking Spin Classes

A Brooklyn federal judge has asked prosecutors to reduce the sentence of a “reformed” mobster, citing his spin classes among other life changing activities.
Hearing Scheduled Thursday for Man Accused of Trying to Mow Down Sports Capper

Tried to run down "Philly Prince" and his cat on three different occasions
New York Pumps Up Gambling Treatment as it Expands Gambling

Thousands of new slot machines and table games debuting this month as part of New York state's casino growth spurt are bringing not only more chances to gamble, but also millions of dollars more to help problem gamblers.
Wayne Root to Present US President Trump With Sports Betting Op-Ed

The time to legalize sports betting, both land-based and online, is now, insists the 2008 Liberatarian Vice Presidential running mate turned conservative radio host, Wayne Allyn Root.
Nevada Casinos Win About $11.3 Billion in 2016

LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Nevada officials say gambling revenue in the state was up 1.3 percent in 2016 compared with the previous year.
Mischievous Paddy Power Erects Road Closure Signs Outside Liverpool Stadium

One of the greatest marketing companies in any sector – not just the sports betting realm – Paddy Power has once more gained plenty of free press with their latest mischievous tactics.
Brent Musburger Leaves ESPN to Create Sports Betting Network in Vegas

The South Point sports book is set to be the hub for Brent Musburger’s new sports betting network.
Mobster Wanted to Wait Until After Super Bowl to Turn Himself In

Anthony “The Kid” Camisa was one of 46 charged last August as part of East Coast mobster syndicate
MGM National Harbor Drives Record Revenue to Maryland’s Casinos

State gaming officials say the opening of MGM National Harbor helped Maryland’s six casinos bring in record revenue.
Once Gambling Shy NFL Plans Move to Las Vegas

Once upon a time, the thought of gambling on a pro football game brought gasps of indignation from the NFL offices. And swift action if it was a player who actually placed a bet.
Second Trial Set for Alleged Staten Island Bonanno Mobster

Anthony "Skinny" Santoro, of Great Kills, and his three co-defendants -- Vito Badamo, Nicholas Santora and Ernest Aiello – will be tried again following a mistrial.
Three Men Charged With Illegal Sports Betting

Three men have been charged for their alleged role in an illegal sports betting ring for more than six years.
Dân Việt Nam bây giờ được chơi cờ bạc hợp pháp ở Casino

Chính quyền Việt Nam sẽ bắt đầu cho phép người dân được đánh bạc tại các sòng bạc quốc gia, nhưng với một số hạn chế.
Man Loses at Casino, Robs Bank, Then Returns to Gamble With Stolen Funds

A 52-year-old Charleston, West Virginia man has plead guilty to robbing a bank and using the stolen money to gamble at a casino where he had just lost all his funds.
New Jersey Asks Trump Not to Ban Internet Gambling

A New Jersey legislator is asking President Trump and Congress not to ban internet gambling.
Online Gambling Affiliate CPA Deals vs. Revenue Sharing: Which is Best?

Gaming Entrepreneur Adam Small of AdamSmall.com asks the question which is best for online gambling affiliates: CPA deals vs. revenue sharing?
British Bookmakers Likely to be Embraced by Trump Administration

What was deemed inconceivable just a few months ago stands to become a very real possibility in the coming months: British bookmakers that once flooded the US online gambling landscape could re-enter the market without the bureaucratic Congressional standoffs and lagging legislative efforts that have hampered the industry for more than a decade.
Florida Senate Moves Ahead With Major Gambling Expansion

A dramatic expansion of gambling in Florida is moving ahead in the Florida Senate.
Man Wins $290,687 in Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Michael Graffeo of Boca Raton, Fla. walked away with $290,687 after winning first place in the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO) WPTDeepStacks Main Event on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
Colorado Enacts Bonding Requirement for Fantasy Sports Operators

On June 10, 2016, Colorado governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 16-1404, a bill to regulate fantasy contests and fantasy contest operators in the state.
Man Who Got ‘Mafia’ Mention Out of ‘Godfather’ Film has Died

The son of a legendary New York Mafia boss has died of complications from diabetes at the age of 71.
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Announces Grand Opening Details

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced today details of the grand opening of the first Las Vegas-style casino in the Capital Region.