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Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas: Hotels Ranked Among Nation’s Finest, with a Few Surprises
Las Vegas hotels are once again high up in the US News & World Report's annual rankings of the most amazing travel accomodations in the country. Fabulous Sin City claims eight spots in the top 100, including the casinoless-but-chic Mandarin Oriental on...
Military Should Screen for Gambling Problems, says Government Report
The Department of Defense should screen military personnel for problem gambling, concludes a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The watchdog said it was concerned that the DOD had no clear guidance addressing gambling disorders, as it does with other disorders....
Nevada Bill Would Reduce Legal Gambling Age to 18, Alcohol Still Prohibited
Legislation to lower the legal age of gambling in Nevada from 21 to 18 was presented to the state legislature Monday by Assemblyman Jim Wheeler (R-Gardnerville). Wheeler announced his intention to push for a change to the limit when he submitted a...
Donald Trump Impeachment Odds Lowered Following Super Bowl Interview
Donald Trump's impeachment odds are once again being lowered by overseas sportsbooks that are offering lines on the 45th commander-in-chief's first-term outcome. Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is never one to shy away from an eye-grabbing headline, and the sportsbook that partnered with...
Wisconsin Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Ready for Kickoff
A Wisconsin daily fantasy sports (DFS) will soon make its way back to the state capital in Madison should a lawmaker stay true to his word. State Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (R-District 27) revealed his plans this week to renew efforts to classify...
PokerStars Partners With Microgaming for Casino Content
PokerStars is teaming up with Microgaming to improve its online casino product. The two Isle of Man internet gambling heavyweights are collaborating to give the digital card game leader a better supplementary offering to its PokerStars client. Under the agreement, Microgaming will...
New Jersey Online Gaming Study Predicts Huge Growth Trend Will Continue in 2017
New Jersey online gaming had its best year to date in 2016, and the future, at least according to one new study, is going to be even brighter. Internet gaming companies are being told to expect a revenues increase of 17 percent...
Tiger Woods Shanks His Return, Oddsmakers Lose Confidence
The Tiger Woods comeback that many in Las Vegas were betting on hasn't exactly taken off as fans and gamblers had hoped. After 17 months away from formal PGA Tour action, the 14-time major winner returned to golf's main stage last week...
Texas Daily Fantasy Sports Bills Seek to Challenge State AG’s Stance on Legality
Texas received three daily fantasy sports (DFS) bills in quick succession this week, each aimed at legalizing and developing a framework of regulation for the contests. The state missed out on the DFS legislation trend that appeared on the dockets of legislatures across the...
Del Lago Resort and Casino Opens in Upstate New York
The Del Lago Resort and Casino in Seneca County, New York, opened its doors on Wednesday to hundreds of eager visitors. The Ithaca Journal reported that some had waited outside for five hours in near-freezing temperatures, while gridlocked traffic snaked back to the...