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New York Sports Gambling Law Proposal Would Allow More Operators
Sports gamblers in New York have hope on the horizon. A bill introduced in the state legislature would increase the number of licensed operators. That could lead to many of the pro-gambler changes that we have been writing about here at Casino.org....
Venetian Las Vegas Sued by Man Wounded During Casino Confrontation
A man who was shot a year ago during an altercation at the Venetian Las Vegas recently filed a lawsuit against the casino and its security guards for alleged negligence and emotional distress. The legal action was filed last week and seeks...
Casino Jackpots Can Lead to Security Risks, Analysts Weigh in on Safety Tips
Casino winnings can easily reach into the seven figures, as one Flamingo Las Vegas player recently discovered, having won more than $6.4 million at a table game. And while hitting a big payday can be life-changing, it can also come with big...
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Wants Greater Control Over Lottery Sales
In keeping with the global mantra that tighter gambling restrictions are necessary, Spain's gaming regulator continues to respond. This time, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ, for its Spanish acronym) is targeting the country's lottery ecosystem. The DGOJ, which...
Rio de Janeiro Pushing for Health and Tourism Lotteries as Federal Project Stalls
Brazil’s federal government has had difficulty finalizing updated sports betting and lottery legislation, so it’s up to the various states to do it. Rio de Janeiro is on board, looking to introduce its own framework for health and tourism lotteries, as well...
Kicker Brett Maher Has the ‘Yips,’ Dallas Cowboys Sign Tristan Vizcaino as Insurance Policy
The #2 San Francisco 49ers host the #5 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round, with the winner advancing to the NFC championship. The Cowboys signed kicker Tristan Vizcaino as an insurance policy if their starting kicker, Brett Maher, continues...
Saipan’s Casino Regulator Forced to Close as Imperial Pacific International’s Failures Mount
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has a new governor, and possibly a new way of conducting business. After repeated failures on the part of Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the fledgling operator behind the Imperial Palace casino resort, Governor Arnold Palacios...
Netherlands Soccer Under Review After 25 Players Bet Illegally
There have been a number of scandals recently involving athletes placing wagers on their own sport, and the Netherlands is now dealing with one of its own. An investigation has uncovered alleged widespread betting among soccer players, although getting to the bottom...
World Snooker Tour Partners with Sportsbook on Heels of Match-Fixing Scandal
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) recently sent its PR team into action to perform damage control following allegations of match-fixing. The World Snooker Tour (WST), of which the WPBSA owns more than a quarter, is now teaming up with...
Bradley Beal Trade Rumors: New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks Eyeing Wizards All-Star Guard
The New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks are both interested in adding Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal in a trade. The Washington Wizards are fielding trade offers for Beal, who averages 22.0 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds in 24 games...
