Gambling News - 'Usa'
Sports
April 25, 2023
Conor McGregor Takes a Stand Against Purse Betting in the Fighting World
Conor McGregor, a former UFC champion and martial artist, has called out fighters who bet their entire purse for their fights, claiming that it is a practice that has gone on for far too long. McGregor Slams Fighters Who Bet Entire Purse on Fights McGregor claimed that fighters who engage in this practice lack self-confidence […]
Casino
April 25, 2023
Two Women Receive Life Sentence for Elderly Murder at Pechanga Resort Casino
Two women from Moreno Valley, California, have been given life imprisonment without parole for the murder of 84-year-old Afaf Assad at Pechanga Resort Casino in 2019. Victim’s Family Seeks Justice as Women Receive Life Sentence for Elderly Murder Kimesha Monae Williams, aged 39, and Candace Tai Townsel, aged 42, were convicted in February this year […]
Poker
April 25, 2023
xQc Asks Twitch Why the Double Standards on Neymar $1M Poker Loss
xQc, who grew famous around his video gaming and then slot streaming career, has been unhappy with how Twitch tends to prohibit streamers such as himself play slots on certain websites, but has questioned whether Neymar losing $1 million on camera playing online poker was actually any better. What’s Up with the Double Standard? The […]
Blockchain
April 25, 2023
John Oliver Compares Crypto to Casino and Ponzi Scheme
John Oliver’s remarks come at a time when the US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to regulate crypto through a new proposed framework that will be deployed over the next 90 days. This has already scared investors, with companies such as Coinbase threatening to exit the market and entrepreneurs such as Chamath Palihapitiya describing […]
Sports
April 25, 2023
Deadwood Issues Casino License to Super G Investments
Super G Investments, the company that is buying the Franklin Hotel and Silverado gambling complex, got the go-ahead from the South Dakota Commission on Gaming on Monday. New Casino Operator Now Has to Submit Proposals The key license is issued to Jon Grant Lincoln. Lincoln is a gambling industry veteran who consults for ZenSports, a […]
Business
April 25, 2023
Los Angeles and Las Vegas May Soon Be Connected Via Bullet Train
The project has been picked up by a bipartisan congressional group which has petitioned the Biden administration to consider greenlighting the funds necessary to begin construction, as both states see the value of the fast connection. The $10B Project Gets Bipartisan Approval Six elected federal lawmakers from Nevada and four House members from California have […]
Sports
April 24, 2023
Song Yadong vs Ricky Simón UFC Fight Night 223 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Song Yadong vs Ricky Simón was originally meant for last weekend’s event, but the UFC moved it to UFC Fight Night 223, where it will serve as the headliner. It’s very likely this is going to be a fun fight to watch, considering that both fighters are young and ambitious. And this fight has the […]
Sports
April 24, 2023
NFL Suspends Five Players for Gambling Violations
The National Football League (NFL) has suspended five players, including four Detroit Lions, for violating the league’s gambling policy. Detroit Lions Players Suspended for Gambling on NFL Games The NFL prohibits any form of gambling within the NFL premises, and the players found guilty have been suspended for six games or indefinitely. The four Detroit […]
Industry
April 21, 2023
Hard Rock Boss Paints Grim Picture About Future of Atlantic City
In January last year, New York launched its mobile sports betting market. Immediately the state set new records for betting handle, surpassing markets that had been operating for years. Then, the state sought to expand further the gambling options for residents and visitors, introducing a plan for three downstate casinos. Announced a few months ago, […]
Legal
April 21, 2023
Las Vegas Police Arrests Alleged Serial Casino Robber
A man, who is believed to be involved in a series of casino robberies was arrested earlier this week and booked into the Clark County Detention Center (CCDC) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on multiple charges including robbery with a deadly weapon, burglary and more. The man, identified by the police as Dshante Styles, is allegedly […]