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Bloomberry Anxious To Start Construction on Third Casino Resort in the Philippines
August 22, 2022

Bloomberry Anxious To Start Construction on Third Casino Resort in the Philippines

Next year, Bloomberry Resorts Corp. hopes to open its second integrated resort (IR) in the Philippines. If it gets its way, the casino operator will almost immediately begin construction on another project. Bloomberry announced several...

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Star Entertainment Ordered To Pay Out Jackpot It Denied to Handicapped Gambler
August 22, 2022

Star Entertainment Ordered To Pay Out Jackpot It Denied to Handicapped Gambler

Star Entertainment is going to have to pay a gambler AU$285,000 (US$195,909) in winnings it denied him. The casino operator tried to get out of making the payment, all because the gambler suffers a disability...

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The ‘Drake Curse’ Returns, as Rapper Loses Small Fortune on UFC Bets
August 22, 2022

The ‘Drake Curse’ Returns, as Rapper Loses Small Fortune on UFC Bets

Canadian rapper Drake had a habit of losing big-money bets on UFC fights -- until last month, when he won a million-dollar bet. His six-figure bets never paid off until that win, but he’s now...

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Argentina Casino Punter Denied Winnings Finds Aid In 10-Year-Old Court Case
August 22, 2022

Argentina Casino Punter Denied Winnings Finds Aid In 10-Year-Old Court Case

A little over a month ago, a construction worker hit a large six-figure jackpot at a casino in Argentina. But the venue's management refused to pay. Now, a similar court case wrapping up after 10...

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Betly Launches in Tennessee, Becomes 13th Sportsbook in Volunteer State
August 21, 2022

Betly Launches in Tennessee, Becomes 13th Sportsbook in Volunteer State

There’s now a baker’s dozen of sports betting options in Tennessee. This past week, Betly became the 13th sportsbook licensed to operate in the Volunteer State. Betly runs on a platform created by Gamewise, a...

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Ohio Sports Betting Update: Four More Operators Seek Online Licenses
August 20, 2022

Ohio Sports Betting Update: Four More Operators Seek Online Licenses

Four more companies applied for online sports betting licenses in Ohio this past week. However, only three of them would be guaranteed to start on Jan. 1 if the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) approves...

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NFL Season Preview: Baltimore Ravens Run the AFC North Roost
August 20, 2022

NFL Season Preview: Baltimore Ravens Run the AFC North Roost

There's nothing predictable in the AFC North. But this year, at +160, the Baltimore Ravens sit as the favorite to win the AFC North. The division has seemingly flipped on its head from previous seasons....

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Caesars Partners With Emagine to Open Sports Betting Lounge in Michigan
August 19, 2022

Caesars Partners With Emagine to Open Sports Betting Lounge in Michigan

A new take on the Las Vegas sportsbook experience opened Friday near Detroit. That’s where The Caesars Sportsbook Lounge celebrated its grand opening at the Emagine Royal Oak theatre in the Motor City suburb. Emagine...

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FBI Agent Using Public Money to Gamble, Drink in Vegas Troubles Law Professors
August 19, 2022

FBI Agent Using Public Money to Gamble, Drink in Vegas Troubles Law Professors

The circumstances around an FBI agent allegedly using $13.5K in federal money to gamble at the Bellagio concerns two leading law professors. The case also comes as the FBI faces scrutiny for the unprecedented search...

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Women in Poker Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for New Inductees
August 19, 2022

Women in Poker Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for New Inductees

The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) inducted its first class in 2008 and its most recent in 2018. It’s back after a COVID-19-induced break, with the public now able to submit nominations for...

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