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Las Vegas Conventions Authority New Ad Campaign: Leave Kids at Home
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) debuted a new television advertising campaign this week. The marketing initiative encourages parents to leave their kids at home while visiting Las Vegas. In one of the spots, a middle-aged father pretends to be...
NHL Season Preview: Vezina Trophy Odds
Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers comes in as the favorite to win the Vezina Trophy for the second consecutive season. The 26-year-old took over from Henrik Lundqvist seamlessly as he went from winning 16 games two seasons ago to winning...
GGPoker Fined for Violating UK Anti-Money Laundering and Social Responsibility Rules
GGPoker is in trouble with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The online poker platform, where Daniel Negreanu is a high-profile ambassador, allegedly violated the regulator's anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility rules, resulting in a six-figure fine. The UKGC announced the fine...
ZenSports, Ultimate Gamer Acquisitions Reflects eSports Popularity Rise
The increased interest in eSports continues to shape not only the gaming industry, but the betting industry as well. Now, a company with little involvement in eSports and sports betting has set its sights on ZenSports and Ultimate Gamer in order to...
Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball to Miss Season Opener with Ankle Injury
Basketball fans in Buzz City are bummed out that they'll have to start the season without one of the most exciting guards in the NBA. LaMelo Ball, starting point guard for the Charlotte Hornets and the 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year,...
BetMGM to Operate Retail Sportsbook at Cincinnati Reds Ballpark
BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds have announced that Major League Baseball’s oldest franchise will host a retail sportsbook at Great American Ball Park. There's no official opening day for the brick-and-mortar facility, BetMGM spokeswoman Elisa Richardson told Casino.org. Sports betting in Ohio...
Skill-Based Gambling Preferred by Higher IQ People, Research Finds
The results of a new study might give gaming operators new data for targeting potential clients, or possibly, give regulators more data to introduce controls. Research shows that people with a higher IQ tend to lean more toward skill-based gambling when selecting...
Why the $400 Million Battle for California Sports Betting Could Turn Into a Long War
The battle between California tribal nations and online sports betting operators over who controls the market in the nation’s largest state looks likely to extend beyond next month’s election. Both sides have measures on the ballot seemingly headed for rejection. During their...
Stolen Vehicle Strikes Las Vegas Police Cruiser, Second Car in Pursuit Near Strip
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer was taken to a local hospital Tuesday after a suspect drove a stolen vehicle into a police cruiser near the Las Vegas Strip. The unnamed suspect was later apprehended. The incident began at about...
Online Sports Betting Doubles in Colombia with BetPlay and WPlay Leading the Way
Gambling insiders know that Latin America is a hot target for online operations. The region is experiencing substantial growth, and Colombia is among the top countries leading the way. By 2025, gross gaming revenue for Latin America’s overall sports betting market is...
