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Nevada Sportsbooks Set New Revenue Record Thanks to September Surge
While Nevada is no longer the only game in town when it comes to legalized sports betting in America, that doesn’t seem to be hurting the bottom line of sportsbooks in the Silver State. According to a revenue report released Tuesday by...
Canadian Study Finds Social Casino Games Are Popular Among High School Students
A new study from a group of Canadian researchers has found that free social casino games are very popular with high school students, with about one in eight having played the games in the recent past. The study, conducted by researchers from...
UK Lawmakers Angry Over Plan to Delay £2 FOBT Betting Limits Until October 2019
According to a report from The Guardian, a plan to cut the maximum bet on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBT) is being delayed until October 2019, sparking outrage from some UK lawmakers. The report said that the delay will be included in the...
Atlantic City Hopes to Become East Coast Center for Esports Competition
Atlantic City is hoping that it can attract millennials to its casinos by becoming the hub for esports competitions on the East Coast, with several groups looking to build infrastructure that can support tournaments for years to come. Two Atlantic City casinos...
Chinese Officials Say No Horse Racing or Casino Gaming in Hainan Free Trade Zone
Chinese officials are now saying that there are no plans to allow any new forms of gambling in the southern province of Hainan, ending speculation that the island might be home to horse racing or casinos. That announcement was made on Tuesday,...
The Show Must Go On: WWE Likely to Hold Pay-Per-View in Saudi Arabia Despite Criticism
Not too long ago, professional sports leagues hated the idea of putting a team in Las Vegas, afraid that the gaming industry presence would make fans question the integrity of their contests. As the Vegas Golden Knights and the upcoming move that...
Nevada Athletic Commission Issues Temporary Ban for McGregor and Nurmagomedov, More Suspensions and Fines Likely
The Nevada Athletic Commission has announced the first temporary suspensions for Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov following the chaotic scene that broke out after their lightweight championship fight at UFC 229. According to NAC executive director Bob Bennett, both fighters have been...
New York Poker Pro Hit with Federal Charges in Massive Pot Distribution Case
New York poker pro Micah Raskin is now facing federal charges in Maryland connected to his February arrest on Long Island, when was busted for allegedly possessing more than 350 pounds of marijuana. According to reporting by the Baltimore Sun, Raskin was...
Bobby Baldwin — Longtime Las Vegas Casino Executive and Former Poker Pro — Exiting MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts International announced Thursday that veteran executive Bobby Baldwin will be leaving the company later this year. Baldwin has been the president and CEO of Project CityCenter since 2005, and also serves as the chief customer development officer for MGM. Contribution...
West Virginia Lottery Commission Approves Finalized Sports Betting Rules, Without Integrity Fee
The West Virginia Lottery Commission officially approved a set of sports betting rules on Wednesday, rejecting calls from professional sports leagues for integrity fees and other concessions in the process. While sports betting has been live in West Virginia since September 1,...
