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Betsafe Sportsbook Refuses to Pay Winnings to Frustrated Peruvian Sports Bettor
Peru’s online gaming and sports betting industry is relatively young, but one of its operators has an established history in other markets. Betsson has been around for years, which makes its decision to deny a sports bettor in Peru his winnings more...
Mississippi Casino Trips Funded by Government Cash, Officials Claim
The ex-director of Mississippi’s Tunica County Airport was arrested this week after being indicted for embezzlement. He allegedly used some ill-gotten government money at local casinos. Eric Konupka inserted the airport’s debit card at ATM machines to withdraw cash for personal expenses,...
Sightline Plans $300M Investment to Install Cashless Gaming Tech in 250K Slots
Sightline Payments on Thursday announced it will invest up to $300 million to help operators upgrade their technology in 250K slot machines over the next three years. The move is seeking to spur an expansion of cashless gaming across the country, Dubbed...
Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit: Plaintiffs Say Indian Gaming Regulations Don’t Cover Online Gaming
The casino and poker room that sued to block the Seminole Tribe of Florida from offering online sports betting in the Sunshine State issued a motion Thursday. The federal appeals court document continues their effort to overturn a pact allowing the Seminoles...
Mohegan Sun Pocono Allegedly Drunken Visitor, Spits, Stumbled Before Arrest, Cops Reveal
An allegedly drunk woman was ordered out of Pennsylvania’s Mohegan Sun Pocono casino on Wednesday, but refused to leave. She tried to hide in her hotel room and later allegedly spit at an officer while being led out of the property. Yale...
Las Vegas Strip Homicide Suspect Admits to Being ‘Filthy Murderer’
An ex-convict apprehended earlier this week for allegedly killing a man with a brick on Las Vegas Boulevard confessed he was a “filthy murderer,” it was revealed on Thursday. The alleged perpetrator was covered in blood when stopped by Metro police near...
Kristi Torgerson Named Nevada Gaming Control Board Enforcement Division Chief
Kristi Torgerson will take over as chief of the enforcement division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Her new job is effective at the end of this month. NGCB Chair J. Brin Gibson announced the appointment this week. She will replace...
NBA Pacific Division Preview: Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, L.A. Clippers in 3-Way Fight
The Golden State Warriors are the defending NBA champions. But the Los Angeles Clippers are the betting favorite to win the Pacific Division at +180 odds. That puts them ahead of the Warriors (+205), the Phoenix Suns (+225), and the LA Lakers...
SBK Officially Launches in Indiana, Plans Low-Hold Strategy to Gain Bettors
SBK has been in Indiana for a few months already, but the Smarkets online sportsbook earliler this week announced a “full launch” in the Hoosier State. To mark that occasion, the sports betting app is offering “zero-margin” odds for Thursday’s NFL game...
Mets or Yankees: Determining The Better Playoffs Bet
The baseball postseason has arrived; a word of caution for New York baseball fans: Overmanaging may be a factor in the Mets and Buck Showalter and the Yankees' Aaron Boone. Showalter is toying with the idea of holding out ace Max Scherzer...
