Sports
September 20, 2021
LSU Teams with Caesars Sportsbook
LSU has become the first state university in the Southeastern Conference to sign a partnership with a gambling operator through its association with Caesars Sportsbook, the Associated Press reports. Deal Worth “Millions of Dollars” According to a source cited by the media, the potential value of the deal would be “multiple millions of dollars.” At the time […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
Sleeper Raises $40M in Funding Round, Posts Strong User Base Growth
Fantasy sports group Sleeper has raised $40 million in fresh funding on the tail of a strong user base growth over the past several months. The round reunited a number of prominent investors who have come to back the platform once again. Sports Personalities Rally Behind Sleeper Yet Again Among those were popular names such […]
Legal
September 20, 2021
LA Court Finds Robert Durst Guilty of Murdering Susan Berman
On Friday last week, a court jury in Los Angeles found Robert Durst guilty of killing Susan Berman. The multimillionaire was found guilty of first-degree murder, which under California law may result in a life imprisonment sentence without parole. Berman’s murder case dates back to 2000 when she was found shot at the back of […]
Casino
September 20, 2021
Nevada’s Commission on Tourism Unveils $13.65M COVID Recovery Plans
On Friday, the Nevada Commission on Tourism gathered to honor Lt. Governor Kate Marshall, who resigned from her position as chair to join the Biden administration, and discuss plans of revitalizing the tourism industry after the disastrous effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board Agreed on Spending $13.65 for Improving Tourism The presented plans envision using $13.65 million in federal […]
Industry
September 20, 2021
Sports Wagering May Come to Del Mar Fairgrounds as Early as 2023
Sports betting fans in California are in for a treat, as they might be able to place bets on SDSU Aztec Games and the San Diego Padres as early as 2023. The board of directors of the 22nd District Agricultural Association made a unanimous decision to allow sports betting on both collegiate and professional sports […]
Casino
September 20, 2021
Biloxi’s Golden Nugget Becomes Deadly Crime Scene This Weekend
Saturday morning at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi, MS, was more eventful than usual. Just after the new day had begun, the casino turned into a crime scene after an argument led to an altercation on the gaming floor, resulting in one man being shot and killed and another in custody. The incident is […]
Business
September 17, 2021
IGT Bags 10-Year Connecticut Lottery Management Contract
Global supplier of lottery solutions International Game Technology (IGT) announced this week it won another lottery management contract, having been selected by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) to deliver its products and services. Aurora System Implementation The lottery management contract given to IGT’s subsidiary Global Solutions Corporation by the CLC following a competitive procurement tasks […]
Industry
September 17, 2021
Gambling Revenues in Atlantic City Skyrocket in August 2021
The gambling operators in Atlantic City recorded another strong month in terms of gambling revenue, according to figures released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement. Total gaming revenue filed last month hit $427.7 million, which represents an increase of 31% when compared to August 2020. Atlantic City Enjoys Revenue Growth in August Despite the devastating […]
Legal
September 17, 2021
Will Missouri Legalize Sports Betting Anytime Soon?
Many states have legalized sports wagering, but Missouri is yet to initiate that process. Although lawmakers have made efforts this year, hopes are that the legalization of the activity will be back on the table during the next legislative season. Missouri Yet to Legalize Sports Wagering Since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA (the […]
Legal
September 17, 2021
Reality TV Celeb Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Tied to Massive Casino Deposits
A star of the reality TV show Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Maurice Fayne, isn’t feeling the love from judges, as he has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison. The sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to several crimes, including operating a Ponzi scheme and fraud tied to the Paycheck Protection […]