Industry
November 12, 2021
The United States Warns Gambling Companies to Tread Lightly in Cambodia
Several US establishments, including the Department of State, the Department of Treasury, and the Department of Commerce, have warned US betting operators who target or consider targeting the Cambodian marked to be vigilant, amid concerns about the high rates of crime in Cambodia. The US Warns its Local Operators The three bodies emphasized that numerous […]
Poker
November 12, 2021
More than 6,600 Players Enter the World Series of Poker Main Event
Despite the impact of the pandemic, thousands of players entered the WSOP Main Event this year. Besides the WSOP bracelet, a hefty $8 million prize awaits the winner of the tournament. WSOP Main Event Attracts 6,650 Entries Last year, the global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traveling and sports events around the globe. The number of visitors […]
Casino
November 12, 2021
Pennsylvania’s Regulator Allows Casinos to Reduce Their Slots Count
Several casinos in Pennsylvania, including the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, will be allowed to reduce their total number of slot machines as the state’s Gaming Control Board is seeking to tackle unregulated and untaxed “skill games” machines. Adrian King Speaks About the Negative Impact of […]
Legal
November 12, 2021
Woman Charged with Stealing $1M from Cousin’s Bingo Ticket
The phrase blood is thicker than water was put to a test in the case of Iris Amador Argueta, a 32-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, who has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a $1 million lottery ticket from her Long Island-based cousin. Argueta was named in a joint press release by the […]
Legal
November 12, 2021
Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Could Be Passed by the End of 2021
Sports betting fans in Massachusetts may have a decent ending to 2021. On November 17, the formal legislative action is set to close, which is why it is still possible that a sports wagering bill, which was introduced in July, could be passed in late 2021. Senator Eric Lesser, the Joint Committee on Economic Development […]
Sports
November 12, 2021
Mobile Sports Betting Could Make Its Way to Arkansas
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) will be voting on November 18 on a change to its rule that would allow people to wager on live sporting events using their smartphones. The commission regulates gambling in Arkansas. Arkansas Could See Mobile Sports Betting Next Year Mobile sports betting in Arkansas could begin if the rule changes […]
Casino
November 12, 2021
2 More Casinos in Louisiana Now Offer Sportsbooks
The Boomtown and Margaritaville casinos in Bossier City, LA, are now licensed to offer sports betting. That brings the total number of legal Louisiana casinos that allow sports betting to nine. Louisiana Advances Sports Betting Efforts Ronnie Johns, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB), said he had issued the licenses that will take […]
Business
November 11, 2021
Pariplay Continues North American Expansion, Inks BetMGM Content Deal
Pariplay continues its expansion in North America. The leading aggregator and content provider inked a content deal with BetMGM on Thursday this week. BetMGM Joins Forces with Pariplay Aspire Global’s leading aggregator and content provider, Pariplay, announced on Thursday this week that it inked an agreement with BetMGM. Under the deal, Pariplay will provide its […]
Legal
November 11, 2021
Former Kappa Alpha Psi Finance Director Pleaded Guilty of Embezzling
A former financial director of Kappa Alpha Psi who stole nearly $3 million from the organization pleaded guilty during the court hearing this week, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Check Embezzlement Scheme Former Kappa Alpha Psi financial director Curtis D. Anderson, who diligently worked his way up the ladder at one of the nation’s largest and […]
Legal
November 11, 2021
Federal Government Claims Florida Compact Adheres to IGRA
A lawsuit filed against the compact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe is now up to a judge to decide after representatives of the Secretary of the Interior responded to a request for a brief. West Flagler Associates’ Case Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney Rebecca Ross, representing Secretary of the Interior Deb […]