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Dallas Mavs, Chicago Bulls Trade Betting Favorites for Phoenix Suns’ Deandre Ayton
The Phoenix Suns are looking into different trade scenarios for center Deandre Ayton. The Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls are the top betting favorites to acquire Ayton if the Suns decide to trade him. The Suns recently met with point guard...
Crown Resorts to Pay Another $13M for Tax Evasion
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts can't shake the bad luck that's been following it since state-led inquiries found it unsuitable to hold a casino license. Its long-running participation in money-laundering schemes and data manipulation has led to continued issues, and it's now...
Virginia Poker Player Arrested for Role in 2021 Attack on US Capitol
A doctor and part-time poker player from Virginia was taken into police custody Thursday for reportedly causing damage to the Capitol during the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Court records reveal that police picked up Karthik Ramakrishnan for his role as part...
Massachusetts Gaming Regulator to Step Down
Massachusetts’ lead gaming regulator is stepping down next month after a decade-long career that included legal tussles with disgraced casino magnate Steve Wynn, the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the launch of sports wagering in the commonwealth. Karen Wells, the Massachusetts...
Canada’s Largest ‘Vegas-Style’ Casino Opening Next Week
The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto opens for business Tuesday, June 20 at 5 p.m. Great Canadian Entertainment says the new $1 billion entertainment resort will be the largest casino in Canada and North America. The “Vegas-style” casino sits on 33 acres,...
Offshore Site Taking Bets on Special Olympics in Historic Move
The offshore betting site recognizes this endeavor as cutting-edge, but it's also a chance to make history. For the first time in the 55 years of the Special Olympics, fans can wager on the well-known international sporting event, which will be held...
Senator Launches Investigation of PGA-LIV Merger
A senior US Senator has opened an investigation into the recent merger of the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf, requesting the organizations hand over documents outlining their abrupt decision to join forces. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat who chairs the...
Vermont Legalizes Sports Betting
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) this week signed legislation making Vermont the latest state in the US to legalize online sports betting. The Republican governor has been a longtime supporter of letting Vermonters wager on sports, and he cheered the state legislature’s...
New Canadian Sex Charges Against Nathan Chasing Horse, Las Vegas Cases Pending
Nathan Chasing Horse is facing nine additional charges in Canada that relate to a widespread investigation into his alleged sexual exploitation of indigenous teens and women. The 47-year-old reputed cult leader and former movie actor was charged recently with three counts of...
Washington Wizards Explore Trade Options for All-Star Guard Bradley Beal
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is the latest NBA All-Star involved in off-season trade rumors. A dozen teams are interested in adding Beal in a trade, and several title contenders are confident Beal is the precise superstar to put them over...