Sports
October 2, 2023
NFL Implements Changes to Gambling Policies, Reinstates Players
Since the start of the year, the National Football League (NFL), has implemented penalties against approximately a dozen players for alleged breaches of its gambling policies. Now, the League confirmed changes related to its policies, making some of the rules tougher while easing others. On Friday, the NFL unveiled changes regarding its policies which were […]
Casino
October 2, 2023
Record-Breaking Casino Tax Contributions Empower New Jersey Communities
Atlantic City’s casino industry contributed a staggering $504 million in taxes and fees during the last fiscal year, marking a record amount that is pivotal in supporting various programs for vulnerable residents across the state. Casino Revenue Fund Empowers New Jersey’s Vulnerable Residents The Casino Revenue Fund, established in 1976, was designed to channel state […]
Casino
October 2, 2023
Casino Gambling in Nebraska Surprises Critics with Low Crime Rates
However, a year after the opening of WarHorse Lincoln, the first state-licensed casino in Nebraska, these fears have proven unfounded. Lincoln Casino Surprises with Minimal Police Calls Despite Concerns Despite vocal concerns from notable figures like former Gov. Pete Ricketts, billionaire Warren Buffet, and former Husker football coach Tom Osborne, casino gambling in Lincoln has […]
Industry
October 2, 2023
Cybersecurity Experts Warn about Dangers of Security Breaches
Last month, two of the largest gambling operators on the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, became the victims of unprecedented cyberattacks. While Caesars may have paid a ransom in light of the attack, MGM Resorts did not, which temporarily impacted its operations back in September. At the time, a cybersecurity expert […]
Industry
September 29, 2023
Caesars Palace Standoff Culprit Faces Prison Time, Damage Restitution
On July 11, Caesars Palace was subject to a standoff situation caused by 36-year-old Matthew Mannix. Now, the culprit has received his sentence. Up to Two Years Prison Sentence and a Casino Ban on The Vegas Strip Mannix could spend the following two years in prison, according to the sentence between 19 and 48 months […]
Industry
September 29, 2023
Bet365 Launches in Kentucky, Offers Exciting Welcome Promotions
Global online sports betting operator bet365 continues to make strides in North America and is now officially live in the state of Kentucky. The sportsbook is celebrating its launch with a variety of tempting offers for fans. Bet365’s launch in the Bluegrass State was made possible by its partnership with Sandy’s Gaming and Racing, a […]
Legal
September 29, 2023
Michigan Storefront Casino Operators Got Arraigned on 31 Charges
Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that five defendants behind an illegal gambling scheme have been arraigned on 31 charges. The report follows a joint investigation by the regulator and the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Arraigned in 67th District Court, the five defendants were accused of operating illegal storefront casinos. The operation was busted in […]
Business
September 29, 2023
Bally’s Lease Deal with the Trump Organization May Cost $100M
Earlier this month, the Trump Organization considered leasing the Trump Golf Links Ferry Point, a city-owned golf course in the Bronx to Bally’s. The casino giant continues its negotiations with the Trump family, with a New York casino license on the line. According to an earlier report, the golf course lease would be handed to […]
Sports
September 29, 2023
Betting on WNBA This Season Soars by 163% According to FanDuel
Since PASPA’s repeal five years ago, sports betting has grown exponentially across the United States. By now, three dozen US states offer legal sports wagering, while few are in the process of launching their markets. It’s no surprise that football, baseball, hockey and basketball are popular sports for fans and bettors to wager on. Yet, […]
Business
September 29, 2023
Grand Sierra Resort Confirms Historic $1bn Investment in Reno
A historic billion-dollar investment in Reno, Nevada is expected to bring a unique form of entertainment for guests and sports fans of the city. Earlier this week, the Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) announced a $1 billion private capital investment, the largest in the history of the city. GSR’s billion-dollar plan seeks to revamp the existing […]
