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New South Wales Wants More Time to Complete Star Entertainment Investigation
New South Wales continues its investigation into casino operator Star Entertainment's somewhat dubious past. That investigation will take a little longer to complete than authorities initially anticipated. Star Entertainment is going to have to squirm a little more before it learns its...
New York Budget Includes Downstate Casino Licenses, Seneca Money for Bills Stadium
It took into the early hours of Saturday morning, more than a week past its due date. But the New York state legislature officially approved a $220 billion state budget that includes three casino licenses for the downstate region. Gov. Kathy Hochul...
Las Vegas Strip Fatal Punch Leads to Prison in Retired State Trooper’s Death
A one-time boxer who threw a deadly punch last year on the Las Vegas Strip has been sentenced to anywhere between eight and 20 years in prison. The fatal blow led to the death of a 57-year-old retired Connecticut state trooper. The...
Rivers Casino Match Features Ukrainian-Born Boxer ‘Demolition Man’
Ukraine native Lyubomyr Pinchuk will enter the ring at New York’s Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on Saturday. He will go up against Simone Federici of Italy for the WBC Continental Americas and NABA Gold Cruiserweight title. Pinchuk's father and mother still...
Connecticut Town Considering Acquiring Land Set Aside for Casino
The East Windsor, Conn., property on which a satellite casino was once proposed may be acquired by the town. It could be achieved through a legal process known as eminent domain, according to a published report. Town officials call the property prime...
Sports Betting Guide — Understanding Parlays, Pick’ems and Pushes
It's already been a big year for sports betting, with new states legalizing the activity and generating millions in revenue. Get in on the action with parlays, pick'ems and pushes. Now that you’ve learned what a “moneyline,” “point spread,” and “over/under” is,...
Macau’s Gaming Czar Praised for Increased Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
Macau's efforts to reduce potential money-laundering activity in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) are apparently working. The city's gaming regulator received applause this week from the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering for cleaning up Macau's casino industry. This week, The Asia/Pacific...
Massachusetts Lottery $15M Winner Collects Money Via a Trust, Keeps Anonymity
A recent $15 million Massachusetts lottery winner opted to collect the massive winnings through a legal entity called a trust. That arrangement means the person or persons who hold the winning ticket can remain relatively anonymous, and still collect the money. In...
The International Betting Integrity Association Has a New Athletic Education Ambassador
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has a new face to represent its causes. The global sports integrity body appointed former professional basketball player Jean-François Reymond as its Athlete Education Ambassador. The IBIA announced this week the appointment of its new Athlete...
Kentucky Senate to Take Temperature on Sports Betting Bill Next Week
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2022 session wraps up in one week. Legislators are currently on recess as Gov. Andy Beshear considers signing or vetoing several bills, But there still remains a few pieces of legislation that could receive votes...
