5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Casinos Push Towards Millennials by Booking Hipper Concert Acts
Move over Cher and Celine. Casinos are chasing the millennial, and in order to get them inside their doors, numerous gambling venues are booking concert acts that appeal to the 20 and 30-somethings. From bringing in the Impractical Jokers, stars of the...
“Gibraltar One Entity With UK”: EU Deals Body Blow to Gibraltar Online Gambling Industry
Online gaming hub Gibraltar should be treated as “one entity” with the UK in its freedom to provide services. That’s the opinion of the European Court of Justice, the highest court in the European Union, and it could have far-reaching consequences for...
Tennis Players Attacked on Social Media by Angry Fans Allegedly Gambling on Matches
Multiple tennis players are speaking out against social media attacks levied by persons who are allegedly gambling on matches and frustrated from losing. Over the past year, numerous tennis stars, the majority of which are women, have revealed threatening messages they've received...
Atlantic City Reinvestment Authority Focuses on Casinos Over Urban Development
The Atlantic City reinvestment board responsible for overseeing the city's revitalization has spent a considerable amount of its budget on funding projects that benefit the resort town's casinos. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) is a state-run organization that gained additional power...
Michigan Sports Betting Bill Introduced to Authorize Odds at Casinos
Sports betting legislation is once again lurking the halls of the Michigan State Capitol, as one lawmaker in the Great Lake State continues pursuing the ending of the market's prohibition. Introduced by State Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-District 16), House Bill 4060 seeks...
LVS to Pay DOJ $7 Million to End Investigation into Payments in China
Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands will pay almost $7 million to resolve a Department of Justice investigation into federal anti-bribery law violations in China and Macau. It is illegal, under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, for companies and their executives to...
From AC to DC: Donald Trump Inaugurated 45th US President, Only Former Casino Owner to Hold Office
Donald Trump is officially the 45th president of the United States. The first commander-in-chief to have ever owned a casino took the oath of office at noon EST on Friday to become leader of the free world. His road from Atlantic City...
Las Vegas Raiders One Step Closer to Reality as Mark Davis Files Relocation Paperwork
The Las Vegas Raiders franchise is officially in the works. After months of speculation, Mark Davis, the owner of the storied California football team, has filed paperwork to relocate from Oakland to Sin City. Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak broke the...
Florida Gambling Bill Sponsor, State Senator Bill Galvano, Denies Conflict of Interest
Florida State Senator Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton), sponsor of the state’s new comprehensive gambling expansion bill, is under fire over failing to declare a possible conflict of interest. The Associated Press reported Thursday that Galvano recently worked for luxury real-estate company Turnberry Associates,...
Ohio Expected to Usher in DFS This Year, Montana Moves on Restricted Version
Ohio is “likely” to regulate daily fantasy sports (DFS) this year. This news was delivered, oddly enough, at the legislative hearing of a doomed DFS bill in Washington State this week, according to Legal Sports Report (LSR). In Washington, DFS is explicitly...
