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Gambler Loses $100,000 Jackpot to Woman He Asked to Hit the Button “For Luck”
A gambler in Florida who asked a female friend to hit the button on a slot “for luck” was instead served up a dose of brutal misfortune when the woman left the casino with the subsequent $100,000 jackpot never to be seen...
Dustin Johnson’s Masters Withdrawal Puts Vegas Sportsbooks at Odds Over Refunds
Dustin Johnson was the heavy pre-tournament favorite to win this week's Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia. But on Wednesday evening, just hours before the first round on Thursday, Johnson had a freak fall at his rental home. The world's number one ranked...
Online Bookmakers Investigated by Data Protection Authorities Over Iovation Anti-fraud Software
Software employed by online bookmakers that secretly downloads itself onto a customer’s hard drive is currently under investigation by the UK’s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which oversees data protection in the country. According to the BBC this week, some gamblers believe that...
Arkansas Gambling Enforcement Bill Vetoed by Governor Hutchinson
An Arkansas gambling enforcement bill that sought to relax oversight procedures has been vetoed by Governor Asa Hutchinson (R). Senate Bill 496, authored by State Sen. Scott Flippo (R-Mountain Home), would have prevented members of the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) from...
Esports Platform FACEIT Partners With Genius Sports to Address Integrity Concerns
UK-based esports platform FACEIT is partnering with Genius Sports to improve the public perception of its games and combat allegations of match fixing and skin betting, both of which remain paramount concerns in the growing industry. FACEIT is the operator of the...
Hard Rock Announces Complete Overhaul of Taj Mahal with $375 Million Investment
The Trump Taj will undergo a major revamp in order to become the Hard Rock Atlantic City. The minarets have got to go. And the faux Mughal architecture, that’s out too. That vaulted dome, the one that moved a 40-something Donald Trump...
Illinois Gambling Operators Sue State Over Profit-Sharing Regulations
Illinois gambling operators who own and manage video gaming terminals in restaurants and bars are suing the state over what they believe are unfounded profit-sharing regulations. In a lawsuit brought by Laredo Hospitality Ventures and Illinois Cafe & Services Co. against the...
Billy Walters “Savvy Investor,” Not Insider Trader, Court Hears
On the penultimate day of arguments in the Billy Walters trial, Walters’ lawyers positioned their client as a man who displays the kind of acumen investing In the stock market that he has throughout his sports betting career. Walters, one of the...
NFL’s Gambling Stance Highlights Drastic Policy Change From Early Years
The NFL recently voted in favor of allowing the Oakland Raiders to relocate to Las Vegas, and while the move won't officially happen until the start of the 2019 season at the earliest, the approval has thrust the league's position on gambling...
North Dakota’s Historical Horse Racing Bill is History
A gambling bill in North Dakota that would have authorized “historical” horse racing machines at the state’s parimutuel racetracks failed to pass in the House, Tuesday, by the narrowest of possible margins. SB 2221, which was approved by the Senate last month,...
