Casino
December 28, 2022
Man Who Gambled $2.4M Faces Allegations of Running a Ponzi Scheme
He was arrested earlier in December on a warrant for several charges related to what authorities have described as including security fraud, theft, and more. Buckle did not enact his fraud alone, with Warisra Stevens, a person described as his “confident” also standing trial last year and pleading guilty to multiple charges, including securities fraud […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Secured $2.2B to Ensure Project Completion
A long-delayed casino resort slated to appear on the Las Vegas Strip is set to finally complete construction work after securing a $2.2 billion loan from a group of banks and other investors. Testament of Dedication Fontainebleau Las Vegas, developed by a partnership between Fontainebleau Development and Koch Real Estate Investments (KREI), a subsidiary of […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
Harrah’s Nebraska Casino in Columbus to Begin Construction Work
Harrah’s casino in Columbus, Nebraska, received the go-ahead from the state’s regulator and the developer is ready to begin construction on the building’s framework in the coming weeks. Harrah’s Casino to Open in 2024 The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission green-lighted during its meeting on December 21 the beginning of construction work for the permanent […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans Week 17 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys have already booked a playoff berth, but this doesn’t mean they have no motivation coming into Week 17. They want to keep their good form going, especially after beating the mighty Philadelphia Eagles last weekend. When it comes to the Tennessee Titans still haven’t secured a playoff spot, but a win over […]
Lottery
December 28, 2022
Massachusetts Lottery Winner Takes More Than $2M Home from “Lucky for Life”
Raymond Roberts Sr. managed to win the sizable prize across six tickets with the exact same numbers and for the same lottery draw. The lucky man fetched a total of more than $2 million in the “Lucky for Life” multi-state lottery game which offers winners 20-year payments for their winnings. The game has been particularly […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
AGA Hails Ohio’s Sports Betting Structure and Pending Launch
The state has done well in setting up its core infrastructure, argues Casey Clark, SVP of AGA. Ohio is on track to be the 32nd state to launch legal sports betting, too, and there are many local franchises that sports bettors would love to back. Ohio’s Sports Gambling Industry Will Be Big The state has […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Jeff Molina Suspended in Nevada as UFC Wagering Scandal Rages On
UFC fighter Jeff Molina received a temporary suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Although not officially disclosed, the reason for that decision is likely related to Molina’s association with controversial coach James Krause who is still under investigation for his suspicious betting activities. The NSAC will review the case in an upcoming meeting, […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
Mississippi’s Casinos Drive $2.3B in Gross Revenue in 11 Months of 2022
The Magnolia State casinos enjoyed a robust performance in the surveyed period, boosting overall tax contributions to the budget significantly. This is especially important given the fairly low rate of taxation Mississippi levies casinos with, including 4% for the first $50,000 in gross revenue, 6% for the next $84,000 in gross revenue, and 8% for […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
South Dakota Arrests Man over Series of Casino Robberies
The man has used a firearm to threaten people inside the casinos to surrender their money, the Sioux Falls Police Department spokesperson told media outlets. The robberies began with a first hit against the Big Al’s Casino on December 19. In this particular instance, the suspect entered the casino, used a firearm, and left with […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Ohio Casino Control Commission Warns Sportsbook over Advertisement Practices
All final hurdles have been cleared and the state is preparing to accept the first wagers from anyone aged 21 or older on January 1, 2023. Yet, in the run-up to the actual launch, there have been a few issues with the way eager stakeholders have been promoting their products. Ohio Commission Takes Issue with […]
