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“Vegas Dave” Arrested on Misdemeanor Battery Charge After Not Guilty Plea in Federal Case
Life just got a even more complicated for “Vegas” Dave Oancea, the celebrated professional sports bettor, who was indicted last week by a federal grand jury, accused of misuse of Social Security numbers. Oancea was arraigned on Wednesday to pleaded not guilty...
New England Patriots Visit White House, Trump Happy to See Pals Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick
The New England Patriots went to Washington this week to celebrate their Super Bowl LI title. President Donald Trump, as is customary, invited the NFL champs to the White House after the Pats overcame seemingly insurmountable odds in coming back from 25...
US Representative Jason Chaffetz, Online Gambling Antagonist, Won’t Seek Reelection to Congress
US Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) is walking away from politics and departing Congress when his term expires in 2018. In an announcement posted to Facebook, the House Oversight Committee chairman said he's following the path he's long championed: that public service should...
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Negotiations Ready to Come to Blows
Floyd Mayweather might be coming out of retirement for a third time. The much-hyped, much-rumored, and much-disputed potential matchup between the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) and UFC champ Conor McGregor is reportedly nearing a deal. UFC President Dana White says the...
Gaming Industry’s Positive Economic Impact Theme of AGA Small Business Jobs Tour
The gaming industry should be more widely recognized for its positive contributions to helping small businesses and ancillary industries in the US grow. That's according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the leading casino lobbying group in Washington, DC, that is embarking...
Delaware Online Gaming Revenue Plummets, as Market Doesn’t Follow New Jersey’s Lead
Delaware online gaming revenue came to a screeching halt in March, as internet casinos won just $151,811, a 42 percent drop compared to the same month in 2016. The 42 percent loss translates into over $108,000 less going into the coffers of...
Kalipsel Tribe Sues Federal Government Over Rival Washington Tribal Casino
The Kalispel Tribe of Washington State is suing the federal government over its decision to allow the neighboring Spokane tribe to build a casino just two miles from its flagship Northern Quest Casino and Resort. The lawsuit, filed last week, claims the...
Genting Group Approved for Miami Hotel, as Company Continues Push for Resorts World Approval
Malaysia-based Genting Group received unanimous support from the Miami-Dade County Commissioners this week to build a 36-story hotel complex atop the Omni bus terminal in Downtown Miami. In exchange for the rights to construct a hotel tower, Genting will pay Miami-Dade $10...
South Korea Casino Resort Blasts Government’s Missile Test Response to North Korea
The first South Korea casino resort in the country opens this week, but the timing couldn't be worse, as the government prepares to launch test missiles in response to neighboring North Korea's recent actions. Paradise City is the first full-fledged integrated resort...
New Hampshire Casino Bill Pecked to Bits in the House
New Hampshire’s casino bill faced a grilling Tuesday in the State House, which has always proved a graveyard of casino bills past. And there have been a few. This is Senator Lou D’Allesandro’s (D-Manchester) 19th attempt to legalize casino gaming in the...
