Gambling News - 'Usa'
Casino
May 5, 2022
Nevada Gaming Control Board Gives Two-Year License to Accel Entertainment
Illinois-based terminal operator and slot machine provider Accel Entertainment is up for a two-year license in Nevada, according to a recent recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The license will allow Accel to offer its slot machines and amusement devices to restaurants, bars, truck stops, and gaming cafes in the state. The License Depends […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
Playmaker Capital Boosted Its Americas Presence with The Sports Drop Acquisition
Playmaker Capital, a community-oriented sports media company, has finished the acquisition of The Sports Drop. The Sports Drop Joined the Playmaker Family The Sports Drop is a highly successful sports and entertainment content provider that has a whopping average of over 30 million views a month. This is backed by 200 million ad impressions each […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Man Pleads Guilty over Gambling Addiction-Driven Bank Heists
When gambling addiction strikes, crime usually follows. This is the case of Davis County Clerk Auditor’s Office employee who found himself forced to steal to try and cover a mounting gambling debt. In his desperation, Kevin Dean Rasband, turned to robbery and held up two banks. Pleading guilty in front of US District Judged Ted […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Chicago Mayor Denies Reports That Bally’s Won the Chicago Casino Bid
Lori Lightfoot, the mayor of Chicago, has denied all claims that Chicago accepted a bid made by Bally’s over a casino project in River West. After dismissing all of the reports on Tuesday, Lightfoot stated that evaluation is still ongoing and a decision is yet to be made. Media Outlets in Chicago View Bally’s as […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
MLB Player Association Looking for Sports Gambling Partnerships
After the NCAAB has said it would not object to schools and conferences applying for partnerships with sports betting companies, and leveraging their data for financial gain, the MLB Players Association is looking to help players get the most out of their careers through similar arrangements. Players are now officially allowed to pursue collaborations with […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Judge Rules Atlantic City Casinos Cut Too Much Slack
Casinos in Atlantic City haven’t been able to catch a proper tax break lately. According to them, without a bill known as PILOT, four out of the remaining nine local casinos are at risk of closing down according to New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney. Which casinos exactly, Sweeney has chosen not to mention. But […]
Industry
May 5, 2022
Puerto Rico Gambling Commission Boss Orlando Carrión Resigns
The director of the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission Orlando Rivera Carrión resigned from his position this week amid allegations of possible conflict of interest, El Nuevo Dia reported. Resignation Has Been Confirmed Manuel Cidre Miranda, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), confirmed the resignation of Gambling Commission director Rivera Carrión, effective […]
Blockchain
May 4, 2022
DraftKings to Release a New Set of Baseball NFTs Alongside Metabilia
DraftKings continues its foray into the world of blockchain, cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens with the introduction of a new line of NFTs. DraftKings Marketplace Will Get New NFTs The new offering will launch as a collaboration between the betting operator and the digital collectibles store Metabilia. As per the agreement between the two parties, a […]
Sports
May 4, 2022
Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon UFC 274 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Donald Cowboy Cerrone is already 39 and is without a win in his previous six fights. Losing another bout could mean the end of his professional career. That said, a win over Joe Lauzon is a must for him. If you take a look at UFC 274 odds, you’ll see that Cerrone is seen as […]
Sports
May 4, 2022
Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson UFC 274 Odds, Time, and Prediction
UFC 274 is packed with exciting fights, especially on the main card. In addition to the two title bouts – Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje and Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza – there are a few more that deserve your attention. One of those is the Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson fight. Why is it […]