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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 months ago that it was considering a...
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 and couldn’t operate a gaming machine on...
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 back in the tank once again. Drake’s...
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 years could be the fuel he needs...
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 joint venture of gaming and hospitality company...
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 their licenses. That’s because those three –...
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. The former giants of the division are...
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 Royal Oak is one of 28 luxury...
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 of former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence....
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 the next class of inductees. The WiPHoF...
