Legal
May 3, 2021
CT Poker Pro Guy Smith Sentenced to Prison over Tax Evasion
US District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford, Connecticut sentenced Guy Smith, a professional poker player and business owner from Shelton, to 14 months in prison over tax evasion. According to an investigation of the IRS, Smith failed to report taxes for 5 years from 2012 through 2016. Professional Poker Player, Guy Smith, Sentenced to […]
Business
May 3, 2021
WynnBET Enters Tennessee, Launches Sports Betting Services
The board of directors of the Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery gave WynnBET approval to launch its services in the state last week. Consequently, the company rolled out its mobile sports wagering product, which is available for download on Apple and Android devices. WynnBET Launches Sports Betting Services in Tennessee The premier […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
74-year-old Casino Winner Robbed at Gunpoint; Suspected Thieves Nabbed
What should have been just a routine day at a local casino turned violent for one gambler in Northern California last Thursday. A 74-year-old female gambler found Lady Luck on her side while at the Win-River Casino in Redding, CA, but her day met a brutal end when she arrived home. The individual, whose name […]
Industry
May 3, 2021
Return of CES to Las Vegas Could Give Casinos a Much-needed Boost
The CES used to stand for the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual – and highly-anticipated – technology event held in Las Vegas. It gave innovators and established companies a centralized venue to show off their latest gadgets and gear, and was the must-attend expo for anyone interested in cutting-edge consumer products. COVID-19 was too much […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
Two Victims Shot Dead at Oneida Casino in Green Bay on Saturday
A shooting in Wisconsin at the Oneida Casino took two victims and the attacker who may have had a connection with the casino. Man Shot Dead After Claiming Two Lives at Oneida Casino A lone gunman in a Wisconsin opened fire at a casino property in the state on Saturday, killing two people and ending […]
Business
April 30, 2021
PointsBet Posted 246% Increase in Q3 FY2021 Revenue
Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet submitted in a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) its financial year 2021 third quarter trading update as well as quarterly cash flow report. Overall Performance PointsBet revealed an impressive quarterly financial performance for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 posting a turnover of AU$905.2 million, a 236% jump […]
Sports
April 30, 2021
USL Team Indy Eleven Named BetRivers Official Betting Partner
BetRivers and the United Soccer League (USL) championship team Indy Eleven announced today a multi-year corporate partnership to make the sports betting and online gaming brand of Rush Street Interactive (RSI) Official Sports Betting Partner of the Indiana-based soccer franchise. “BetRivers.com is excited to be an official sports betting partner of Indy Eleven.” Mattias Stetz, […]
Casino
April 30, 2021
Colorado Drops Casino Limits, Adds New Games on May 1
The state of Colorado is lifting casino restrictions in Black Hawk, Cripple Creek and Central City casinos and introducing new games and higher betting limits. Colorado’s Casino Welcome Higher Betting Limits Colorado is preparing to lift a ream of restrictions that have to do with casino gambling operations. Starting from Saturday, May 1 the state […]
Legal
April 30, 2021
Ohio Lawmakers Are Preparing a Sports Betting Bill
Ohio legislators are working on a sports betting bill to allow state residents to bet on more sporting events and place bets at casinos, racetracks, and possibly in bars and through mobile devices. Legislators in Ohio Want To Keep Tax Revenue in the State As more states legalize sports betting, Ohio legislators are in the […]
Legal
April 30, 2021
High Profile Gambler Receives Prison Sentence over $9.6M Fraud
Rob Gorodetsky, a high-profile gambler who was spending thousands on sports and luxury cars was sentenced to more than two years in prison. After a federal investigation, prosecutors found that Gorodetsky was involved in a $9.6 million fraud. High-Profile Gambler Sentenced over Fraud, Gets 28 Months in Prison Rob Gorodetsky, once a high-profile gambler who […]