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NFL Owners Approve Raiders Move to Las Vegas, Commissioner Goodell Concedes
NFL owners have approved Mark Davis' wishes to move his Raiders franchise from Oakland, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada. It's a monumental development for the storied California team, and represents a colossal shift in the general views of Las Vegas and the...
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...
D Casino Owner Derek Stevens NCAA’s Biggest Loser as Michigan Defeated in Sweet Sixteen
Derek Stevens is a betting man, but this March hasn't been too kind to the D Casino owner. Before March Madness tipped off, the Las Vegas businessman placed a $12,500 bet on the Michigan Wolverines winning the men's NCAA basketball tournament at...
North Dakota Casino Expansion Bill Shot Back Down the Pipeline
The North Dakota casino expansion bill introduced by House Majority Leader Al Carlson (R) has been rejected by the heavily controlled Republican chamber. Carlson's bill sought to more than double the number of brick-and-mortar casinos in the Roughrider State, but the legislation...
Amaya CEO Rafi Ashkenazi Modifies Corporate Vision, Name Change Possible
Amaya CEO Rafi Ashkenazi has a different vision in mind than his predecessor, and with founder David Baazov now removed from the Canadian gaming conglomerate, the new boss is in full control. Ashkenazi is focused on finding the perfect balance of lessening...
