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YouGov Study Shows ‘Nanny State’ Gambling Control Strengthens Black Market Gaming
Previous studies have hinted at the negative effects too much regulation can have on the gaming industry. New research supports those earlier findings, indicating that "nanny state" control will only lead to a rise in black market gambling. The Betting and Gaming...
JACK Entertainment Unveils Retail Sportsbooks in Advance of Ohio Launch
Sports betting in Ohio won’t be ready for another 40 days. However, starting Wednesday, sports fans in the Cleveland area can check out two of the retail sportsbooks that plan to open on Jan. 1. JACK Entertainment announced Tuesday that its betJACK...
Thor Equities Brings on Three Partners for $3B Coney Island Casino Project
The rumored plan for a Coney Island casino became reality on Tuesday, and Thor Equities is bringing some experienced gaming businesses in for their bid. That includes a couple of other companies with New York ties. On Tuesday, Saratoga Casino Holdings, The...
Resorts World Las Vegas Robbery Details Revealed, $6K Stolen
Specifics were released Tuesday about the November 9 heist at a Resorts World Las Vegas cashier’s cage. The bandit allegedly threatened to kill a cashier before fleeing with about $6,000. The suspect, Zubaid Al Jarmi, later returned to the casino to watch...
Sports Betting Legislation Takes a Step Forward in São Paulo, Brazil
The mayor of São Paulo, Brazil, Ricardo Nunes, wants to turn the city into an investment hub for the installation of betting and fantasy gaming companies. To help his cause, a bill that will cap the tax on gaming operators is in...
Online Poker to Make Legal Debut in Germany Through Entain
Entain has left its mark on the German online gaming industry. After having already received licenses to offer online slots, it's now the first operator to receive a license for online poker. It's taken more than a year for Germany to reach...
NBA Awards: Through One-Fifth of the Season, Several Races Wide Open
There is an old saying that is kind of a dirty little secret when it comes to the NBA and the way the league does business internally: The season starts on Christmas Day, because that is when people start paying attention. Gamblers...
Jackpots: Flamingo Las Vegas Casino Player Wins $465K, Linq Player Wins $114K
Two lucky players at Caesars Entertainment gaming properties in Las Vegas have much to be thankful for just four days before Thanksgiving. Brent Weiss of Las Vegas won $465,945 while playing a Mississippi Stud poker game at the Flamingo Las Vegas Casino...
FIFA World Cup: USA, Wales Tie As The Rule Book is Rewritten
In professional tournament soccer, there are two periods of 45 minutes each, plus a little extra for any stoppages. FIFA apparently decided to create its own version of a clock with the World Cup, showing that the soccer organization seems happy to...
Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino Site of Alleged Voyeurism
An alleged voyeur was charged last month after at least one woman claimed he looked at her in a restroom at Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino. But the case ran into some challenges in a local court, according to a report this week....
