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 […]
Industry
December 28, 2021
Economists in Ohio Confused Over Sports Betting
Despite already having several years of data upon which to build conclusions, some people still have difficulty grasping the role legalized sports betting plays in the US. As Ohio becomes the latest to embrace the industry, a survey conducted by economists in the state shows that the number-crunchers are divided over the economic benefits that […]
Industry
December 28, 2021
Las Vegas Feels the Sting as More Flights Canceled
What should normally be a busy time for Las Vegas has turned into a troublesome spell for the city. The gambling city was hoping to end the year on a high note, but the cancelation of flights around the US is causing problems. If the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, things could get […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
Broncos vs Chargers NFL Week 17 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers are coming off back-to-back losses, which have put their playoff future in jeopardy. The Chargers are in a slightly better situation as their record is 8-7. Meanwhile, the Broncos are on the other end of the .500 with a 7-8 record. Both teams still have a chance to […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
Cardinals vs Cowboys NFL Week 17 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Arizona Cardinals are no longer at the top of the NFC West division. After losing three straight games, they’ve been overtaken by the Los Angeles Rams who now have one win more. The good news for the Cards is that they still have a chance to get ahold of the divisional title, but for […]
Legal
December 27, 2021
Florida: Sheriff Asks to Receive $1.2M Seized in Illegal Gambling Investigation
Forfeiture of assets by law enforcement isn’t something new in the US. In fact, each state has established its own rules on how such funds to be forfeited and consequently used. This is precisely what a sheriff from South Florida is after – to receive more than $1.2 million in assets that were seized after […]
Legal
December 27, 2021
Boyd Gaming Fails to Report Internal Investigation, Gets $150K Fine
The Indiana Gaming Commission has issued a fine of $150,000 to Boyd Gaming after the regulator established that the company did not reveal a former executive and license holder was under internal investigation. This is now a small setback for the company, which recently extended its reach in Louisiana. Boyd’s Anti-Fraternization Rules Were Broken As […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Powerball Grows as No One Hits the $400M Christmas Prize
The Powerball lottery numbers for the Christmas Day draw were 27, 29, 45, 55, 55 and 58. The Powerball was 3, and the Power Play 3X. Despite millions of tickets having been sold, no one correctly guessed all the right numbers. The Christmas miracle of winning a $400 million fortune has passed, but there’s now […]
Casino
December 27, 2021
Santa Fe Casino December Shooting Suspect Caught by Police
It takes a certain kind of person to want to try to commit a crime at a casino. It’s not like there aren’t cameras and other types of surveillance equipment everywhere. Getting away with the crime isn’t very likely, but perhaps those individuals just like the gamble. One recent criminal mastermind is now behind bars […]
Legal
December 27, 2021
Virginia’s Gambling Industry Getting Murky After Recent Court Fights
Attempts by Virginia’s lawmakers to provide clarity to legal gambling in the state have only muddied the waters. Instead of having the courts find in favor of the state in a number of legal challenges, some forms of gambling have become deregulated because of the ongoing battles. More challenges are likely in 2022. Virginia’s Growing […]