5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
British Open Odds Favor Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth, Lefty Left Out of Top 10
The British Open tees off on Thursday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, and it's a familiar cast that's receiving top billing at Las Vegas sportsbooks. For the third consecutive major, Dustin Johnson, the world's top ranked player, comes with the shortest...
Fate of Philadelphia Live! Casino Project Still in Limbo as Factions Battle Antitrust Measures
Philadelphia's Live! Hotel & Casino project remains in legal limbo, as a lawsuit continues to block the venue from license finalization and moving forward to break ground. The main issue is trying to determine whether businessman Watche "Bob" Manoukian, who owns a...
Poker Pro Phil Ivey Misses World Series of Poker to Have His Day in UK Court
Poker legend Phil Ivey would normally have been ensconced in Las Vegas this week, battling it out at the World Series of Poker Main Event (WSOP). Instead, Ivey is in London, fighting his legal battle to claim £7.7 million ($10 million) in...
Roger Federer Wins Eighth Wimbledon Title, Sportsbooks Like His Chances at US Open
"The Eighth Wonder of the World" is how Roger Federer is being described today by newspapers in the United Kingdom. The Times headline is more than fitting, as his Wimbledon win yesterday marked his eighth victory at the All England Club. It's...
OJ Simpson Perfect Candidate for Parole, Clark County District Attorney Says
OJ Simpson could be released from prison as early as October, and according to Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson, there's good reason to let The Juice loose. Fielding questions on Reddit, a commenter asked Wolfson on his predictions for OJ's parole...
Japan to Slash Pachinko Payouts by Half as Part of Problem Gambling Review
Shares in Japan’s Pachinko companies fell this week on the news that the government is planning to tighten regulations on the machines and slash payouts by 50 percent. According to the Japan Times, the National Police Agency wants to lower the amount...
Already Gaming-Friendly, Malta Looks to Ease Industry Regulations
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has proposed major reforms to the legal framework surrounding the island country's gambling industry, with the goal of decreasing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Located in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily, Malta is one of the world's most...
Connecticut Enacts Sports Betting Legislation
Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy has signed into a law a bill that would permit the regulation of sports betting within the state, should New Jersey be successful in its bid to repeal the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). New Jersey...
Venus Williams Poised to Win Sixth Wimbledon Title Despite Adversity
A week before Wimbledon, Venus Williams wasn’t sure she was going to play because of her involvement in a fatal automobile accident. Now she is one victory away from winning her sixth singles title in the Grand Slam event. Saturday the 37-year-old...
Galaxy Gaming’s Bid for New Nevada License Fails Due to Concerns About CEO
Nevada gaming regulators failed to recommend Galaxy Gaming for a new license due to reservations about its founder, CEO, chairman and president, Robert Saucier, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported this week. Following a two-day hearing of the Gaming Control Board, Galaxy, a...
