5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Potential DOJ Wire Act Reversal Decision Looms, Is Adelson Power Behind the Throne?
It's like 2011 deja vu, but in reverse: the Wire Act is once more under threat of reinterpretation, an action that could put legal US online gaming in jeopardy. According to industry ear-to-the-ground source Online Poker Report (OPR) -- which was vague about where...
Scientific Games Agrees to Pay $151.5M in Settlement, Reducing Penalties in Federal Lawsuit
Scientific Games announced Wednesday that it had agreed to pay $151.5 million in order to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit with four companies over efforts it made to keep other automatic card shufflers out of the market. The settlement negates an existing...
Lottery Tickets Not Appropriate Gifts for Children at Christmas, Officials Say
Christmas is right around the corner, and that means shoppers everywhere are scrambling to find last-minute stocking stuffers for friends and relatives. But if you’re buying for children, officials say that lottery products belong on the naughty list. Lottery officials in several...
Osaka Officials Plan to Start Selection Process for Casino Partner Early Next Year
Osaka officials are stepping up their efforts to bring an integrated resort to the city, saying that they plan to start a selection process to choose a private partner with which to make their bid early in 2019. According to a report...
Gionee CEO Admits to $140M Gambling Loss, But Says He Didn’t Cause Company’s Financial Woes
The founder and CEO of Chinese smartphone company Gionee has admitted to massive gambling losses, and even says that he may have used company money to fund his casino play, but denies that his bets are the reason why his company is...
Federal Trade Commission Vows to Investigate Loot Boxes During Congressional Hearing
Federal Trade Commission chairman Joe Simons told a Senate Commerce subcommittee on Wednesday that the FTC would launch an investigation into loot boxes and similar in-game purchases that have become commonplace in the video game industry. Loot boxes have become a regular...
Seattle Seahawks Enter Sponsorship Partnership with Snoqualmie Casino
The Seattle Seahawks have joined the growing list of NFL teams that are partnering with local casinos, announcing Tuesday that they have signed an agreement with the Snoqualmie Casino. The deal will allow the casino to use the Seahawks logo and other...
Thanksgiving Football Puts NFL Rivals to the Test After Short Turnaround
Beyond the food and spending time with their families, many people also enjoy Thanksgiving for the shortened three-day work week that precedes the holiday. For NFL teams that have to play on Thursday, however, that short week is much more of a...
World Chess Championship Draws Interest from Bettors, Unibet Sponsorship
The World Chess Championship may not seem like the kind of event that would spark much sports betting, but many bookmakers are offering odds on the contest -- and one is even sponsoring the match. The 12-game World Chess Championship is taking...
Las Vegas on Air: ’90 Day Fiance’ Star Charged with Domestic Battery, Sportscaster Randy Howe Hands Off His Career After Being Too Hands On
Ask 90 Day Fiance network producer TLC and local Las Vegas NBC affiliate TV news station KSNV: what happens here pretty much never stays here. It's been a rough stretch for both shows and the people on them and behind the scenes...
