Legal
September 27, 2021
New York Faces Federal Investigation over Seneca Gaming Compact
New York State violated federal laws. That’s what the Seneca Nation of Indians believes as it continues to fight a judge’s order to pay millions of dollars to the state. The issue revolves around payments the tribe has been ordered to make in accordance with its existing gaming compact with the state; however, those payments, […]
Legal
September 27, 2021
Long Island Casino Avoids Citizen-Led Effort to Be Shut Down
Casino-goers in and around Long Island will still be able to visit Jake’s 58 in Islandia after a federal judge shot down an attempt by local residents to shutter the casino. The fate of the gambling venue has been uncertain for several years after its owner, Suffolk OTB, found itself in financial trouble, leading to […]
Industry
September 24, 2021
The Nevada Gaming Commission Bids Farewell to its Chair and to Dubai World
Thursday was the D-Day for Dubai World, as the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has signed off on Dubai World’s exit. Dubai World, a Dubai investment arm in the UAE, had a 14-year partnership with MGM Resorts International in developing Las Vegas’ own CityCenter. Chairman John Moran also said goodbye to the Commission who has been […]
Sports
September 24, 2021
NASCAR South Point 400 Preview, Odds, Betting Pick
This weekend, NASCAR travels to Nevada, where Round of 12 of the NASCAR Cup Series takes place. The venue is Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the event in question is NASCAR: South Point 400. There are only 12 drivers left in the competition for the NASCAR Drivers’ Championship after last weekend’s cut-off game knocked out […]
Industry
September 23, 2021
Nuvei Takes Charge of Payments at 888’s SI Sportsbook
Provider of payment solutions Nuvei Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with 888 Holdings to take charge of payment processing for the Gibraltar-based gambling group’s newly launched SI Sportsbook. Innovative Payment Services The agreement between Nuvei Corporation and 888 Holdings will see Nuvei’s Instant Bank Transfer technology power payments for the sportsbook brand […]
Sports
September 23, 2021
Scout Gaming to Partner with Skylands Events and University Sports & Entertainment
Fantasy sports and betting provider Scout Gaming will be partnering with the Florida-based organization Skylands Events and University Sports & Entertainment to support its teams – the New Jersey Jackals and the Sussex County Miners. Through the agreement, Scout Gaming will use its fantasy sports platform to promote the two Frontier Baseball League franchises. Delivering […]
Sports
September 23, 2021
NHL’s Kane Cleared of Accusations of Gambling on His Own Games
Professional National Hockey League player Evander Kane has been cleared of his wife’s allegations that he bet on his own games. The investigation concluded that the San Jose Sharks forward’s actions point to the contrary and he never even attempted throwing a game. Kane Never Bet on His Games The whole check was sparked by […]
Legal
September 23, 2021
Station Casinos May Face Disciplinary Action, Fine from NGCB
The Gaming Control Board in Nevada may impose a fine or other disciplinary action against Station Casinos over accepted bets with already known outcomes. This year, the operator reported 167 such bets and the issue was the result of insufficient server memory for the Stadium Live program. Besides this year, the regulator has been notified […]
Industry
September 23, 2021
Entain Foundation Partners With UNLV for a Gaming and Betting Research
Entain Foundation US, the charity division of Entain, has teamed up with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) for a research initiative concerning gaming and betting. The non-profit foundation will supply a founding grant to UNLV to complete the project. The main aim of the research will be to combine it with operational expertise […]
Business
September 23, 2021
Great Canadian Gaming Gets New CEO as Apollo Global Takes Over
It was a deal in the works for around ten months, but it has finally reached a successful conclusion. Apollo Global Management, the asset fund management company with its hands in gaming operations around the globe, is now the owner of Canada’s Great Canadian Gaming (GC). With the acquisition complete, Apollo brought in an industry […]