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PokerNews was the first to announce that Cory Zeidman, the winner of the WSOP bracelet, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for conspiracy to conduct wire fraud. In addition, he was mandated to reimburse his victims $3.7 million. Last December, the 62-year-old vet..
The nine casinos in Atlantic City are joining forces to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual event that promotes research and early cancer diagnosis. October has been the national month to raise awareness of breast cancer since its inception in 1985 as a result of a..
Over the last ninety days, Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) has increased by 10.46% in a quite subdued manner. The regional casino operator may see further growth, according to at least one analyst. Morningstar analyst Dan Wasiolek set a fair value estimate of $22 on Penn, ind..
Illinois already has some of the highest online sports betting (OSB) taxes in the nation, but if the financially stressed city follows a task force's proposal, Chicago bettors may face additional hardship. A levy on all online sports wagers made within city borders is one of the ..
Imagine being able to win in an online casino game where you are never able to lose. Recently, some South African gamers at Hollywoodbets experienced exactly this while playing the Instant Lucky 7 game. Soon after, several of players discovered that the game was malfunctioning ..
Toronto's Bragg Gaming Group had a busy Friday. The multinational B2B provider of igaming content and technology announced a debt financing agreement with the Bank of Montreal and gave an update on a cyber intrusion that occurred last month. Agreement on Financing with BMO The..
Last night's NFL season got off to a wild start when a lightning storm caused "spitgate," postponing the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game by more than an hour. CeeDee Lamb of the Cowboys then made three unusual passes that helped the Eagles win 24–20. NFL Season..
Near Penn State University's main campus in State College, Pennsylvania, a new school is about to open. Later this year, students will start learning how to deal cards at a school at the Nittany Mall, just a few miles from where 40,000 undergraduates study in almost 300 main prog..
With Tuesday's announcement that his venture capital firm is investing in Polymarket and adding him to its advisory board, Donald Trump Jr. is expanding his holdings in prediction markets. Axios reports that Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital firm has invested a double-digit, multimillion-..
It looks that the back-and-forth conflict between MIXI and Betr Entertainment Ltd. over ownership of the Australian gambling business PointsBet is coming to a close. MIXI Australia declared on Thursday that it has raised its all-cash offer to AU$1.30 (USD$0.84) per share of Point..
A guy has been accused of driving under the influence and other offenses after he was discovered unconscious while seated at a slot machine in a casino in Las Vegas. Around 11:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday, a car struck a Nevada State Police Highway Patrol unit in Las Vegas. Wh..
All of the live table games and their dealers are being replaced by electronic alternatives at the Golden Gate. This weekend, Casino.org's Vital Vegas blog verified the information on behalf of Circa Hospitality Group, the owner of the casino in downtown Las Vegas. The Golden G..
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, which Hard Rock International refers to as the "Luckiest Casino in the United States," has a heater in addition to another heater. In a story that many people find unbelievable, Hard Rock claims that Maher O., a fortunate visitor, ..
Earlier this month, a casino player from Iowa won a lot of money on a slot machine, but his luck soon changed. Last Tuesday, July 22, Luis Miguel Mejia was taken into custody by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office after police found him using a warrant issued by a local court. Aft..
Boyd Gaming representatives state that the Las Vegas-based gaming company is completing arrangements for a new investment in Illinois, where it has managed the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria since 1996. During Boyd’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, Keith Smi..
On Tuesday, Marina Bay Sands started building its $8 billion expansion that company officials claim will be a "tourism gamechanger" for Singapore. Representatives from Sands, including the largest shareholder of the Las Vegas-based casino firm, Dr. Miriam Adelson, the widow of ..
Fantasy Life, the gaming and fantasy sports firm founded by fantasy football figure Matthew Berry, disclosed it secured $7 million from over twelve investors in its second funding round. The New York-based firm announced that the funding will be allocated for the debut of its n..
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) today revealed a CAD $350,000 penalty imposed on Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for what the AGCO described as numerous breaches of provincial gaming regulations. Unruly Gathering on Gaming Area The penalties are sp..
Inspired Entertainment has declared the launch of Canada's first branded Hybrid Dealer Roulette game in collaboration with Loto-Québec. Live Casino Atmosphere A hybrid dealer roulette game merges aspects of live casino and online casino to enhance the user's immersive exp..
During its meeting on Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will evaluate Tilman Fertitta’s appropriateness as a shareholder in Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN), the casino company where he holds the largest investment. This is a typical procedure since, according to N..
NorthStar Gaming Inc. today reported its financial results for Q1 2025, covering the three months that ended on March 31, 2025, showcasing a 32% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, and a gross margin rise of 58% compared to Q1 2024. 32% Growth in Revenue Nor..
UPDATE: According to Bloomberg, Kalshi retracted statements regarding a partnership with Elon Musk’s xAI shortly after a senior executive at the prediction market company promoted the agreement. Kalshi will leverage artificial intelligence from Elon Musk’s xAI to broadcast ..
Billionaire Alex Meruelo has obtained property tax rebates that he claims are essential for building a $435 million indoor sports arena at his Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. As part of a $1 billion, multi-stage expansion and redevelopment of the Downtown Reno area, the Meruelo Gr..
A ransomware collective known as "Anubis" asserts that it has obtained detailed blueprints for the Two Kings Casino located in Kings Mountain, NC. The group is poised to make the documents public if the tribe does not pay a ransom. Aside from the extortion threat, the tribe sta..
Prediction markets operator Kalshi will keep providing sports-related derivatives in Nevada following a federal judge's approval of an injunction against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). In a more detailed ruling after a decision made Tuesday night, US District Court Jud..
Urban One, the media conglomerate centered on Black audiences located in Silver Spring, Md., which attempted but failed to create a casino resort in Richmond, Virginia, remains optimistic about the commercial gaming sector and is preparing its next bet. In contrast to its attem..
Reports from the media throughout Canada today indicate that new Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney will dissolve Parliament on Sunday and may schedule an election as soon as April 28. Wagering Odds Narrow Carney secured the Liberal leadership on March 9 following Justin T..
Australians wager more money per person on gambling than any other country; could a visible counter displaying their total losses in real time have an impact? This is the suggestion in a recent bill from Rebekha Sharkie MP (Indep.-Mayo) that would mandate online gambling sites ..
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved the Cedar Rapids casino project earlier this month, but it is still facing a legal challenge from a potential rival. Lawyers representing Iowa's Elite Casino Resorts and its Riverside Casino & Golf Resort argue that the ..
During their debut seasons, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese attracted greater focus on the WNBA, leading to a notable increase in betting activity on the league. A recent study from the Journal of Gambling Business and Economics validates that the star appeal of Clark and Reese a..
The minimum age to gamble in New York casinos might soon rise if a influential state senator has his demands met. This week, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Queens) presented Senate Bill 2610. The law would ban individuals younger than 21 from gambling within the Empire State...
Johnny Avello, the well-known bookmaker on the Las Vegas Strip, states that the trading desk he manages for DraftKings has expanded from six employees to 75 since he became part of the company in 2018. DraftKings’ Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations, Avello developed t..
A woman faced charges of child neglect after her baby was discovered left alone in a stroller at the entrance of Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood on Christmas Eve. Local police were notified and found the infant who had been abandoned on Tuesday close t..
Vancouver's Jackpot Digital Inc. concluded a busy week by announcing that it has secured a license to operate in the Ontario casino market. Ontario Growth Jackpot, which offers dealerless electronic poker and table games, announced yesterday that the Alcohol and Gaming Com..
Following President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, for any crimes he has committed or could potentially commit between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2024, gamblers on political betting platforms are wagering on who else the president may choose to offer clemenc..
In the third quarter of the year, commercial gaming revenue hit $17.71 billion, driven by the growth of sports betting and iGaming sectors. On Thursday, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that gamblers lost a record amount of money from July to September. The $17.7..
Observers of the sports betting industry probably didn't foresee Louisiana proposing a significant tax hike on their 2024 bingo cards, but it may happen due to recently introduced legislation. On Monday, Rep. Roger Wilder III (R-Livingston Parrish) introduced House Bill 22 (HB ..
Last week, firearms were taken from vehicles parked at Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel in Indiana. The robberies occurred around 2 a.m. Friday. The vehicles were abandoned in the north parking area of the casino, as reported by Indiana TV station WFIE. One car, a Dodg..
Fanatics, a relatively new entrant in the US sports betting arena, is gaining ground in New York — the nation’s biggest market by handle. In 2023, privately owned Fanatics purchased PointsBet US for $225 million in an all-cash transaction, allowing the buyer to enter the re..
Canadian casino gaming influencer Brian Christopher is unveiling the findings of what he claims to be the largest research study on smoke-free casinos ever conducted, and will be presenting the survey at G2E in Las Vegas on Wednesday, based on an exclusive interview with Casino.o..
They are direct rivals; however, regarding FanDuel's parent company Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) and DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG), what benefits one can also help the other. On Wednesday, Flutter informed investors that it expects the total addressable market for gross gamin..
After swiftly discarding a strategy to impose taxes on winning bets in states with elevated sports betting taxes, DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) CEO Jason Robins states that the company is exploring alternatives in areas with heavy tax systems. During the Bank of America's Gaming an..
An MMA fighter who had competed was sentenced to up to 25 years in jail for a murder that happened at a hotel in Atlantic City. According to the prosecution, Andrew J. Osborne, 35, of Philadelphia, will not be eligible for parole until he has served 21 years in prison. According ..
Despite a recent wave of fresh issuance, debt issued by casino landlord Gaming & Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) is attractive. GimmeCredit analyst Kim Noland said in a recent note to clients that the real estate investment trust (REIT) has had a busy summer due to its invo..
Three workers at Evolution, a Georgian online gaming technology company, in Tbilisi, have gone on a hunger strike in protest of their low wages and unfavorable working conditions. Tamar Ansian, Makhare Patashuri, and Luka Nadiradze, the workers, took up the extreme form of protes..
The men's swimming team at Notre Dame was suspended for a year on Thursday by the athletic administration due to violations of the NCAA and the school's policies regarding sports betting. A private law firm conducted an internal inquiry that revealed most of the Fighting Irish va..
During a recent appearance on Fox Business, businessman and serial entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary, who goes by "Mr. Wonderful" and is most known for his lengthy career on "Shark Tank," stated that he looks to bettors rather than pollsters to determine a political race's most accurate..
Gunfire during a major, unconnected battle over the weekend caused damage to Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel. At least one bullet hit a ceiling tile in the casino canopy on Saturday. KLAS, a Las Vegas TV station, said that glass was also broken on the premises. The police did ..
August is just two days old, but Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) has already closed lower two times in a row to begin the month, suggesting the stock may be ready to live up to its unfavorable August history. The casino equities is trading at its lowest points in 20 months, so the ar..
The Opening Ceremony and "Parade of Nations" on the Seine mark the official start of the 2024 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of XXXIII Olympiad, in Paris this Friday. 329 events in 32 sports will include nearly 11K competitors at the Paris Olympics. August 11 is the las..
This week, a woman at Wisconsin's Oneida Casino was taken into custody on six counts after claiming to be in possession of a gun and threatening to open fire on authorities. According to Wisconsin TV station WFRV, Olympia Broadnax, 42, of Door County, Wisconsin, made the threats ..
The creator of the cryptocurrency casino ZeroEdge, Richard Kim, acknowledged that he lost $3.67 million in investor funds due to leveraged bitcoin trades that went wrong. Kim left the fledgling gaming company earlier this month. He revealed his transgressions and acknowledged a "..
The governments of the Philippines and South Korea have decided to increase weekly air service between their two capital cities, which is likely to assist Manila's casinos. A memorandum of understanding was last week signed by aviation government officials from the two Asian nati..
A federal judge determined that the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) available on DraftKings Marketplace are eligible to be sold as securities, meaning that the business DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) will be subject to class action lawsuits. US District Judge Denise Casper decided on Tuesd..
With $1.32 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) from Nevada casinos this month, it was the greatest May ever for the Silver State gaming sector. Following a nearly 2% year-over-year decline in revenue in March, which prompted several experts to warn of an imminent downturn, Neva..
Oklahoma police last week disclosed that a mother had left her 16-month-old, medically fragile child alone in a car for over five hours while the mother was inside a casino gaming. Due to her activities on May 31 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, Dacie Yeager was charged w..
New information from New Mexico authorities indicates that while in a lot at Sandia Resort & Casino, a prisoner fired two bullets at officers before they returned back. KOAT, an Albuquerque television station, said that Nicolas Roach, the 35-year-old suspected gunman, sustain..
Gamers who are entirely new to online casino gaming may be somewhat taken aback by the technology online casinos use. In this article, we will explain the technology they use and the future of technology specifically as it relates to online casino gaming. EVERYTHING IS DIGITAL ..
ARE LAND-BASED CASINO PLAYERS REALLY DIFFERENT THAN ONLINE CASINO PLAYERS? The answer to that question is that it depends! It depends on how often a player goes to a land-based casino, how often they play at an online casino, the type of casino player they are, and lots of other ..
PLAY WHEN YOUR ENERGY LEVELS ARE HIGH It is usually a good idea to close a gaming session when you’re tired. This is good advice for players at both land based and online casinos. However, it is usually a much bigger problem at land based casinos. People who go to a land ..
GAMING IS A LOT MORE IMPORTANT THAN WE HAD THOUGHT We have all read and heard in recent years that simply playing games is important to our overall health. Gaming, in 2020, took on a life-saving aspect as people were stuck at home for great lengths of time. Some of the people ..
We feel that the many advantages of online gaming—such as casino bonuses, high return to player rate, no waiting, no travel costs, just to name four— far outweigh the advantages of land based gaming but we pay close attention to both sides of the gaming spectrum. UNDERAGE GAM..
ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE GAMING There are many advantages gamers enjoy when they play casino games online. This is not to say that land based casino gaming is about to go under. The opposite is the case: as online gaming becomes more popular, so does land based gaming. BONUSES On..
LAND BASED VERSUS ONLINE CASINOS Online casinos can offer many more bonuses and for more money than land based casinos can offer. The main reason is that a player at a land based casino may not want to bet all of the bonus money he or she has just received. But, when will th..
THE END OF THE UIGEA These initials stand for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. It was passed in 2006 and brought online gambling in the United States to a near standstill. In recent years, the law has been challenged and in some states is simply being overlooke..
IS CASINO GAMING PASSIVE? An argument can be made that gambling at a land based casino is an active pursuit while gambling at an online casino is a purely passive pursuit. In order to arrive at a land based casino, you have to, perhaps, book a flight, make a hotel reservation, ..