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Washington, D.C. Always a Political Gamble, But Could an Actual Casino Come to Nation’s Capital?
Washington, D.C., is a powerhouse of intrigue, bluffs, and gambles, but that reality could one day extend to an actual land-based casino in the District, if a group funded by an anonymous corporation in Delaware get its way. A group known as...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Requests Plainridge Park Online Slot Presentation Over Gambling Addiction Concerns
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has requested that Plainridge Park Casino representatives attend a forthcoming meeting to present how social gaming works and what potential impact free money online slots might have on problem gambling. Social gaming is defined as the "activity...
Canadian Priest Gambles Away $386,000 in Donations Earmarked for Iraqi Refugees
A Canadian priest in Ontario has admitted to losing more than CDN$500,000 (US$386,000) in charitable funds that were supposed to be used to assist Iraqi refugees seeking asylum in the eastern Canadian province. Father Amer Saka of the St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic...
Kim Wong, Alleged Mastermind of New York Fed Reserve Heist, Gives Testimony in Philippines Senate
Kim Wong, president of the Eastern Hawaii Casino in the Cagayan Economic Zone, appeared at a Philippines Senate hearing on Tuesday to offer his testimony on events surrounding the theft of millions of dollars from the New York Federal Reserve Bank back...
NCAA Final Four Odds: Will Syracuse’s Cinderella Story Continue?
The NCAA Final Four odds are set, and if Las Vegas is correct, fans are in store for a nail-biter and one that might get a little bit ugly. After two weeks of tournament play, March Madness is down to #1 North...
Wynn-Wynn Face Off Will Be No Win for One Wynn in Wynn Resorts Share Battle
Casino mogul Steve Wynn, 74, and his first wife Elaine, 73, are engulfed in a full-blown War of the Roses over the Wynn Resorts empire. Ex-wife Elaine is suing the mogul in an attempt to wrestle back control of the stock in...
David Baazov to Step Down at Amaya For Now, as Allegations Mount
David Baazov will take a temporary break from his responsibilities as the CEO and chairman of Amaya, the company announced today. The Canadian gaming conglomerate said in a presser that Baazov, who is facing five as-yet-unproven charges of insider trading, will be...
Robin Haase Tennis Coach Mark de Jong Arrested on Koen Everink Murder Charge
The coach of Dutch tennis pro Robin Haase was arrested on murder charges over the weekend. The coach, Mark de Jong, is accused of stabbing to death millionaire businessman Koen Everink on March 4, apparently during an altercation over de Jong’s poker...
Indiana DFS Bill Passes, Game Will Now Be Regulated in Second State to Legalize
A newly passed Indiana DFS bill has put the state second to sign into law a measure to regulate daily fantasy sports, following Virginia’s lead earlier in March. Indiana Governor Mike Pence, not an enthusiastic proponent of Senate Bill 339, rubberstamped...
David Baazov Insider Trading Case Now Linked to Seven Companies and $1.5 Million in Allegedly Illicit Gains
Amaya boss David Baazov calmly downgraded the severity of the charges levied against him last week by Quebec regulator AMF by telling his company's shareholders, vendors, employees, and customers that he was "highly confident" he would be found innocent of all charges....
