5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Skill-gaming Innovator GameCo Seeks Funding for Expansion
GameCo is betting the future belongs to skill-based casino gaming, and it’s asking potential investors to put their money on it too. The New York-based company made gaming history when it provided the world’s first ever commercially-operational skill-based casino gaming machine, “Danger...
DraftKings Launches in Germany Via Maltese Skill-gaming License
DraftKings launched beta-testing in Germany over the weekend, as the company attempted to get back on track with global expansion plans that were disrupted in late 2015. “Germany is known for its passionate sports fans and we are pleased to welcome them...
Phil Mickelson Would “Take the Fifth” if Called to Testify in Billy Walters Trial
Golfer Phil Mickelson would “take the fifth” if called to testify in the ongoing trial of his friend Billy Walters and will therefore not be called as a witness for the defense, according to Walters’ lawyer. The possibility of the five-time major...
Massachusetts Online Gambling Support Widens, as Bay State Looks to Become Tech Hub
Massachusetts online gambling support is reportedly growing, as legislators in the Bay State are mulling the pros and cons of authorizing internet casinos. In addition to the obvious fact that the state would stand to receive additional tax revenue by allowing current...
Final Four Odds Favor Gonzaga and North Carolina, but Cinderellas Oregon and South Carolina Remain
The Final Four odds favor the remaining No. 1 seeds Gonzaga and North Carolina to meet in the championship game on April 3. But Cinderellas No. 3 Oregon and No. 7 South Carolina still have a chance to disrupt that potential one-on-one showdown. The...
Georgia Casino Bill Resuscitated But Prognosis Not Good
Supporters of casino gaming in Georgia have new, albeit slim, hope. The state’s Destination Resort Bill, which died in the Senate last month, has resurfaced in the House with a few tweaks and a new sponsor. Representative Ron Stephens (R -Savannah) presented...
Amaya Reports Record Revenue in Q4 But Profits Fall Slightly Short
PokerStars parent Amaya has reported record revenues in Q4 and across 2016, citing “proactive changes” to the online poker ecosystem, as well as better-than-expected growth of its casino operations. The Canadian company said, year-over-year, revenues rose 5.9 percent in Q4, to $310...
Michigan Online Gambling Supporters “Cautiously Optimistic”
Michigan online gambling advocates say they're encouraged by the recent support that's been generated for the latest internet casino bill introduced in Lansing. State Senate Majority Leader Mike Kowall (R-District 15) introduced SB 203 earlier this month. If the legislation becomes law,...
Billy Walters Trial Star Witness Embezzled from Battered Women’s Charity to Fund Gambling, Hookers
Gambling, soliciting prostitutes, ripping off a women’s charity and leaking sensitive company information, it’s all just another day at the office, apparently, for the former chairman of one of America’s biggest milk-processing companies. Tom Davis, the former chairman of Dean Foods, of Dallas,...
Raiders Close in on Vegas Move as NFL Vote Expected Next Week
Optimism is building for the Raiders’ proposed move to Las Vegas, with some sections of the press reporting that NFL owners could vote on the move as early as Monday. The owners are scheduled to begin a four-day-long series of meetings in...
