Industry
December 6, 2024
Alabama Gaming Expansion Is Unlikely, Senator Givhan Says
Alabama lawmakers are uncertain whether gambling will make any strides in 2025, despite a recent change in leadership. According to Senator Sam Givhan, the recent reshuffle is unlikely to benefit the industry as much as some had hoped. Givhan Wouldn’t Bet on Gaming Expansion in 2025 The Republicans recently named Senator Garlan Gudger as the […]
Sports
December 6, 2024
Macau and the NBA Back on Good Terms in Renewed Pre-Season Game Deal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has signed a deal with the Sands China in Macau. The association is looking to host two pre-season games in the Special Administrative Region (SAR), which are part of sprawling efforts to popularize the sport in Macau but to similarly help diversify the region’s economy, pulling it further away from […]
Sports
December 6, 2024
AGA Introduces Keep Your Cool as RG Campaign’s Latest Pillar
The American Gaming Association has announced a plan to expand its Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly campaign. The campaign is now going to feature a fifth pillar, known as “Keep Your Cool,” which is seeking to address an emerging issue which has to do with the increased instances of sports bettors taking out their […]
Legal
December 5, 2024
Vegas Criminal Who Shot at Police Officer Charged with Attempted Murder
A man believed to be responsible for several crimes has been arrested and charged following a chase and a shootout. While the suspect initially escaped the authorities, he was successfully arrested on the following day. The Man Evaded the Police at First J.M., who is an alleged sex offender, has been charged with several counts […]
Legal
December 5, 2024
Judge: Bally’s Twin River Casino Cannot Be Held Responsible for Robbery of Guest
A US District Court judge has ruled that Bally’s Twin River Casino is not responsible for the robbery of a patron. While the plaintiff insisted that it should have been the casino’s responsibility to keep patrons safe, the judge was not convinced since the robbery happened far from the gambling property. The Man Says the […]
Casino
December 5, 2024
Gamres and Carleton Professors Make Addiction Prevention Breakthrough
A pioneering study spearheaded by Dr. Nassim Tabri and Dr. Michael Wohl from Carleton University’s Department of Psychology in collaboration with Dr. Richard Wood from responsible gambling-focused research and consultancy company Gamres has been published in Addiction, a prestigious journal in the field of addiction research. The study unveils the Positive Play Quiz, an innovative […]
Sports
December 5, 2024
Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley UFC Tampa Odds, Time, and Prediction
Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley is the fight that will headline the final UFC event of 2024. Titled UFC on ESPN 63, the event will take place in Tampa (hence the alternative name, UFC Tampa). This is going to be the first time in five years that the UFC is heading to this Floridian city. […]
Sports
December 5, 2024
Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo UFC Tampa Odds, Time, and Prediction
The last time the UFC had an event in Tampa was more than five years ago. One of the fighters who took part in that event was Cub Swanson, who beat Kron Gracie. Can he do the same thing again, this time against Billy Quarantillo? Judging by the Swanson vs. Quarantillo odds, the answer is […]
Casino
December 5, 2024
New York Teachers’ Union Rejects Caesars’ Casino Plans
The New York’s most influential teachers’ union, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has strongly rejected Caesars’ Times Square casino plans. Representatives of the union argued that the property, which is set to be located in the heart of Broadway, would undermine the famous theater district. The UFT Wants to Protect Broadway In an interview […]
Poker
December 5, 2024
Phil Hellmuth Liked Tapped as BetRivers Spokesperson
Phil Hellmuth, a legend in the poker space, and one of the most successful players at the green felt in terms of lifetime winnings, is likely to be tapped by BetRivers as the company’s official spokesperson. Hellmuth Appears Decked Out in BetRivers Paraphernalia This could reflect BetRivers’ interest in space and forays into poker. However, […]
