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Brazil’s Legalized Gambling Initiative Facing Lengthy Delay
While other Latin American countries find room in their legislative agendas to discuss gambling, Brazil seems to be stuck. The head of the Senate has confirmed that there won't be any progress until December, at the earliest. The latest delay doesn't come...
The Venetian in Vegas to Host Mid-States Poker Tour in September
The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is ready to return to one of its favorite haunts. The next stop on the circuit is the Venetian in Las Vegas, coming up from Sept. 3-5. The Venetian will host the MSPT’s Main Event, an $1,100...
Australian Casinos Face More Accusations of Violating Regulations, Working With Junkets
First, it was Crown Resorts. Then, it was Star Entertainment. Now, other casinos in Queensland face accusations they violated regulations. But regulators aren’t ready to launch a widespread investigation into the industry. The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and 60 Minutes, the...
SkyCity Auckland Casino Workers Strike in Push for Living Wage
It's been a slow year financially for New Zealand-based casino operator SkyCity Entertainment. Still, workers at its Auckland casino are demanding more pay and launched a strike over the weekend to get it. SkyCity has had difficulty gaining traction following the COVID-19...
Historical Horse Racing ‘Not Going Away’ in Kentucky as Two Parlors Open This Week
Historical horse racing (HHR) has entrenched itself as a gaming option in Kentucky, and later this week, two more parlors will open, adding more than 1,200 machines in the state. HHRs are slot-like gaming machines. Rather than using a random number generator...
Travers Stakes Card Sets Betting Record at Saratoga, Epicenter Posts Big Win
Travers Day at Saratoga Race Course is always one of the bigger days in horse racing, and on Saturday, the annual summer event enjoyed one of its best days ever. The New York Racing Association announced the 13-race card produced a record...
Kalshi Seeks Elections Exchange for Congress, Commodity Futures Board Reviews
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced late Friday that it would review a request by online exchange Kalshi to offer futures contracts on which political party would control each chamber of Congress. Kalshi submitted the request – voluntarily, according to the...
Not-So-Bad Beat: Losing Four Aces Hand Triggers $1.2M Jackpot at Rivers Pittsburgh
Some bad beats are worse than others. But in the case of a West Virginia poker player, his bad beat Thursday afternoon ended up netting him nearly half a million dollars. Benjamin Flanagan of Huttonsville, WV, was playing no-limit Texas Hold 'em...
Gloria Dea, 100, Continues To Bring Glory To Magic, Las Vegas
Many younger people may not recognize the name Gloria Dea. But this week, she was honored as Las Vegas' first performing magician, preserving her rightful place in history. On Thursday, Dea was given the ceremonial key to the Las Vegas Strip at...
Capitol Casino Fatal Shooting Victim Identified as Cardroom Security Guard
The man who was shot and killed this week at Sacramento, Calif.'s Capitol Casino was a security guard for the cardroom, according to reports. The guard was identified as Sean Bernal, 27. He is survived by a one-year-old daughter and several siblings....
