5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Revel Reopening Could Negatively Impact Atlantic City’s Teetering Market, Experts Warn
The Revel Casino in Atlantic City probably needs some sage, or a witch doctor, or possibly an implosion. Whatever curse has lain like a black cloud over this once-touted property from Day One just doesn't seem to be in any danger of going...
Rio 2016 Olympics Lose More Marquee Names on Continued Zika Fears
The Rio 2016 Olympics commence on August 5, but a multitude of sports superstars aren't packing their bags. The primary reason so many professional athletes are skipping the Summer Games is the ongoing concerns over the Zika virus. A mosquito-borne virus that...
Taiwan Gambling Legalization Finding Favor in Ruling Party
Taiwan gambling legalization is slowly attracting support among the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership as the country looks to bolster its economy through new sources of revenue. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC) since World War II, bans gambling...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Schedule Five Meetings With Casinos Ahead of Planned Strike
Atlantic City casino workers will meet with five casinos over the next few days in an attempt to reach new labor contracts. The UNITE HERE Local 54 union has represented hospitality workers in Atlantic City for over 100 years. Union representatives confirmed...
USFantasy Sports Approved by Nevada Gaming Commission
The USFantasy Sports pari-mutuel betting system developed by Las Vegas gaming veteran Vic Salerno has been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The unanimous vote in support returns daily fantasy sports contests to the Silver State, albeit in a refurbished arrangement. USFantasy...
Brexit “Leave” Vote Passes: What Did UK Bookies Know That the Rest of Us Didn’t?
With the Brexit shock decision for the UK to leave the European Union, many are wondering about repercussions for the global economy. And on High Street, bookies may be wringing their hands today, wondering why they got it so wrong. But wait,...
Pennsylvania Online Poker Combined with DFS
Pennsylvania’s bid to regulate online gambling will be attached to the state’s DFS regulation, a fact that poker players are hoping might be enough to carry it over the line. Equally important, the newly combined gambling reforms have avoided the addition of...
Did Brexit Referendum Cause Bitcoin Plunge?
Even as the Brexit referendum votes are being tallied, it seems that anticipation and anxiety over the outcome has influenced more than just the stock markets. Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has nosedived almost 25 percent over the last few days, having spiked last week...
Las Vegas Lands First Professional Sports Franchise in City History
Las Vegas is no longer just a gambling and tourism destination after the National Hockey League (NHL) voted unanimously to approve a franchise in Sin City and give the market its first professional sports team in city history. On June 22, the...
GAN Fined by New Jersey Regulator for Geolocation Violation
GAN, formerly the GameAccount Network, has been fined $25,000 by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) for allowing out-of-state customers to gamble online via an Android real-money casino app it provides for Betfair New Jersey. Although the incidents appear to have...
