Casino
August 13, 2024
Labor Unions Back Ambitious Times Square Casino Project
A proposal to establish a casino hotel in Times Square has recently gained the backing of 17 labor unions, marking a significant step forward for the ambitious project. Union Support Fuels Ambitious Plan by Caesars, SL Green, and Roc Nation to Reinvigorate Times Square This development comes as a major boost for the plan, which […]
Sports
August 13, 2024
Nebraska Voters Could Decide the Future of Online Betting
The Cornhusker State was among the first to move boldly and legalize land-based sports gambling in May 2021, but it has mostly balked at the idea of expanding the activity, choosing instead to limit the activity to the Grand Island Casino Resort and Harrah’s Columbus. Bringing Online Betting to Nebraska at Long Last So, what’s […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Kevin O’Leary Thinks Bettors Are Better Than Pollsters in Predicting Elections
Kevin O’Leary, an entrepreneur and businessman, who is not a betting man himself, has suggested that pollsters may be only the second best service to figure out the outcome of elections. O’Leary Says Nevada Bettors Get It Right – But What Bettors? In a recent televised appearance on Fox News, a media network and channel, […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Biden Nominates Patrice H. Kunesh National Indian Gaming Commission Chairwoman
President Joe Biden has now made another move towards strengthening ties with tribal gaming by nominating Patrice H. Kunesh as chairwoman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, a White House press statement confirmed. Experienced Tribal Gaming Veteran Steps at NIGC H. Kunesh has extensive experience in participating in tribal, state, and federal affairs, making her […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Florida Lottery Ticket Worth $20.5M Still Unclaimed
According to the Florida Lottery, there has been no attempt to retrieve a lottery ticket worth $20.5 million from a ticket sold earlier in August. The purchase was made at a Murphy USA gas station in Kissimmee with the anonymous player scooping up rewards along the way. Winning Big in Florida Lotto, But Only 180 […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Intralot under Legal Scrutiny over Sports Betting Contract in DC
For years Washington DC was stuck with GambetDC, a sports betting contractor operated by Intralot. The latter company secured a monopoly contract for betting in Washington DC with a price tag of $215 million. However, GambetDC underperformed significantly and ran into many issues over the past years. This ultimately led to a decision for the […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Suspected Fraudsters Indicted in Bank Fraud Case from Washington
Two women, suspected of bank fraud were recently indicted. The case involves Beth Ann Hayes and Kaydee Jean Baker, both from Thurston County, Washington. The women are suspected of using a bank account belonging to the Kalispel Tribe’s Northern Quest Resort & Casino without authorization. On Friday, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of […]
Legal
August 12, 2024
California Bookie Anticipated to Receive 30-37 Month Prison Term
Mathew Bowyer, a 49-year-old man from San Juan Capistrano, California, who was investigated for running an illegal bookmaking business, is facing between two-and-half and three years in prison. Earlier this month, the US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California confirmed that the Southern Californian bookie is expected to plead guilty to three charges. The 49-year-old […]
Casino
August 12, 2024
Harris-Walz Presidential Ticket Wins Sympathies from Tribal Gaming Leaders
From Trump’s passionate rallies in Nevada about exempting tips from tax to the Republican nominee for the US Presidency receiving ample donations from Las Vegas Sands’ owner, Meriam, and her late husband Sheldon Adelson, gambling companies have not been indifferent to arguably the most important election race in the free world. Tribal Leaders See a […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Kindbridge Confirms Gambling Addiction Treatment Improves Mental Health
According to the research unit, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, people who undergo treatment for gambling addiction exhibit signs of improved mental health, giving further credence to the claim that problem gambling treatment and interventions are effective, even if there is some percentage of relapses and unsuccessful treatment with certain individuals. Treating Gambling Addiction Has Immediate Mental […]
