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World Series of Poker to Feature Big Names, Big Money
It's almost time again for the greatest poker show on Earth. That's right: on May 27, the 2014 World Series of Poker will kick off at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, starting the first of 65 events that...
Hawaii Latest State to Crack Down on Sweepstakes Parlors
For most Americans, Hawaii seems like an exotic destination, a place where one can go on a grand vacation to get away from their troubles. Unfortunately for the operators of sweepstakes cafes, the state has decided that it's not a place where...
Gambling Licensees Told to Lay Off Marijuana To Stay in Game
Just in case any Las Vegas casino executives were even thinking about it, the Gaming Control Board has now issued a stern decree that none of its license holders may have anything to do with the state's legalization of the medical marijuana...
2019 Social Gaming Market Could Be Worth $17.4 Billion, Experts Say
The social gaming market is set to continue rising in an emphatic fashion, according to a new report that suggests it will be worth $17.4 billion by 2019. The extraordinary speed of the uptake of smartphone, tablets and mobile devices over the...
Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Giardina Found Guilty of Gambling Charges
Here's something most people would agree on: watching over the nuclear arsenal of the United States is a pretty serious occupation. And while we might sometimes think that our personal lives shouldn't affect our job status, it makes sense that you'd want...
MGM Resorts Unveils New Las Vegas Strip Project Called The Park
As Las Vegas continues to diversify its economy by providing non-gaming-related entertainment spectacles such as the stunning High Roller at The Linq, MGM Resorts International has come up with its own novel idea to enhance The Strip - a park. Or more...
New Jersey Spends Big to Fight for Sports Betting
When New Jersey officials announced that they wanted to challenge the ban that they (and most states) face on offering sports betting, everyone knew it was going to be a tough battle to win. Sure enough, they've faced defeat after defeat in...
UK FOBT Review Suggests New Restrictions
Without a doubt, fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have been the single biggest issue for UK bookmakers over the past few months. The machines are highly profitable, but their spread has resulted in criticism that they are also addictive and predatory. That has...
Pennsylvania Holds Online Gambling Hearing
Of the many states that have taken up casino gambling over the last decade, none have been more successful than Pennsylvania. In just a few short years, the state overtook neighboring New Jersey (home of Atlantic City) as the leading state for...
New York Art Dealer Helly Nahmad Sentenced for Role in Gambling Ring
Once upon a time, well-known New York City art dealer Hillel "Helly" Nahmad offered gambling services to celebrities and other ultra-rich clients around the world. Now, he'll be spending a little over a year in prison for his leading role in one...
