5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
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,...
“Body in a Suitcase” Killer Blew Through $225,000 Gambling After Gruesome Murder
An Asian man who allegedly killed and dismembered his own friend before stuffing the burned torso into a suitcase went on a £180,000 ($225,000) gambling spree just weeks after the crime, a court in the UK heard this week. Ming Jiang, 43,...
Pennsylvania Tablet Gambling Could Land at Keystone State Airports
A Pennsylvania tablet gambling bill that seeks to authorize real money casino wagering on electronic terminals inside airports has passed the state's House of Representatives. Introduced by State Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-District 46), House Bill 271 would allow licensed casino holders in...
Japan Casino Regulation Taskforce Begins Developing Second Gambling Bill
Drafting the second Japan casino bill that will set out the rules and regulations of the future integrated gambling resorts in the country began yesterday in Tokyo. In December, the National Diet passed legislation authorizing at least two integrated casino resorts in the Asian...
Masters Odds Favor Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth, Sportsbooks Win on Tiger’s Withdrawal
The Masters odds favor Dustin Johnson to don his first green jacket come Sunday, but there's plenty of bettors in Las Vegas taking Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth as well. The Westgate SuperBook puts Johnson at 6-1 the day before the first...
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Defends Opulent Spending, But Not Everyone Is on Board
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is defending its spending habits this week after the city's Review-Journal (LVRJ) news site, the most circulated news source in Nevada, published a report highlighting the government agency's extravagant budget and expenses. The LVCVA is...
Wynn Resorts Sues Elaine Wynn Over Secret Copied File Stash
Wynn Resorts is suing its former co-founder and director, Elaine Wynn, for punitive damages on the grounds that she superstitiously allowed her lawyers to copy computer hard drives belonging to the company. It’s the latest salvo in a long-running war of the...
Bicycle Casino in Southern California Raided by Federal Investigators
The Bicycle Casino is adding another scandalous chapter to its notorious story. The Southern California cardroom and hotel outside of Los Angeles in Bell Gardens was raided by federal officials on Tuesday morning, but law enforcement departments are staying quiet on the details of...
