Legal
December 29, 2021
US Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission Member Guilty of Embezzlement
15 days after making her first appearance in court, Stephanie Barnes was found guilty by a jury on embezzlement charges. Barnes was once a member of the US Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission and, during her time with the entity, colluded with its former commissioner to embezzle over $800,000. Barnes faces a maximum sentence of […]
Legal
December 29, 2021
Errant Actions of Atlantic City Police Lead to Gamblers Winning Lawsuit
A pair of gamblers who had their night of entertainment come to an unexpected end in 2017 have turned the tables. The men claimed that New Jersey State Police detectives violated their civil rights during an incident at Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget casino. A federal judge has now ruled in their favor. Gamblers Targeted for […]
Industry
December 29, 2021
Retired Nevada Senator, former NGC Chair Harry Reid Passes Away
Harry Reid, the former Senate Majority leader, has died at the age of 82. He served in Congress between 1983 until his retirement in 2017. Reid was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018 and declared in 2019 that his cancer had returned. In addition to his tenure as a federal politician, he was also once […]
Sports
December 29, 2021
Browns vs Steelers NFL Week 17 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers is the final game of the NFL Week 17. The winner of the game could propel itself high in the AFC Standings as both teams have seven wins so far. The Browns are 7-8, while the Steelers have a 7-7-1 record in 2021. Oddsmakers think the Browns will win, but […]
Sports
December 28, 2021
Vikings vs Packers NFL Week 17 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings (7-8) still have a chance to get to the playoffs but for that to happen, they need to beat their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in Week 17. The Packers are 12-3 on the season and are on a four-game win streak, the fact that makes them a huge betting […]
Legal
December 28, 2021
Woman Steals $240K to Fuel Gambling Addiction, Found Guilty of Wire Fraud
A woman from Columbus, Georgia is facing years of imprisonment after pleading guilty to wire fraud last week. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Middle District of Georgia revealed on Tuesday last week, that Trenna Denise Trice, 59, of Columbus pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday, December 20. Ex-Teacher Embezzles $240,000 to Use on Gambling […]
Sports
December 28, 2021
Colorado: Sports Betting Popularity Grows, but Will Problem Gambling Grow Too?
Legalized in November 2019, Colorado launched its sports betting market in May 2020. Since then, the interest in the activity has been continuously growing and so has been the tax revenue. By now, state coffers have collected some $12 million in tax revenue, the bigger half of which is expected to boost water projects. Gambling […]
Sports
December 28, 2021
307 Horse Racing Set to Open Pari-Mutuel Betting Site in Casper, WY
Casper’s C85 Pump Room is likely to be the next destination for pari-mutuel betting after the commissioners in Natrona County gave the green light last week. To do that, the north portion of the Casper building, which is a liquor store, will be used for the new off-track pari-mutuel betting site. The Wyoming Gaming Commission […]
Sports
December 28, 2021
Sports Betting Options Diminish as College Football Bowls Canceled
It seemed as though sports organizations had COVID-19 under control after a rough 2020. However, that is no longer the case. COVID-19 protocols have forced the cancellation of over five college football bowls, as well as the shuffling of teams in two others. Barstool Sports, which spent millions this past summer to become the sponsor […]
Business
December 28, 2021
Online Gaming Company FlowPlay Acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality
Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming arm of Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has purchased online gaming company FlowPlay. The Seattle-based developer, operator and publisher offers free-to-play and online mobile games, including virtual worlds, sports betting and social casino games. It’s behind popular titles such as Vegas World, Casino World and 7 Seas Casino games. Poarch […]