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Super Bowl: Mattress Mack Bets $5M More on Bengals, Drake Drops Bitcoin on Rams
Houston businessman Jim McIngvale, known better as “Mattress Mack,” made history Friday when he wagered $5 million on the underdog Cincinnati Bengals to win Sunday’s Super Bowl. The furniture store owner’s bet with Caesars Sportsbook is the largest ever placed with a...
UK Gambling Commission Denies It Favors Camelot to Continue National Lottery
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) isn't happy right now. It has rejected a report this week that shows it favors Camelot to retain its hold on the National Lottery. The appointment for who will take the baton and oversee the UK's National...
Nepal Closes Two Casinos After Racking Up Millions in Unpaid Licenses and Royalties
Despite a return to business following COVID-19, two casinos in Nepal still haven't caught up on outstanding royalties. Both are being shut down by the government. A collection of casinos in Nepal have racked up a bill worth around $16.5 million in...
Goa, India Casino Visitor Robbed at Knifepoint, Jewels Stolen
A man who had just stopped at a gaming venue in Panjim, India was assaulted and robbed at knifepoint Thursday. Two local taxi drivers were charged in the holdup. The man apparently did not suffer serious injuries. The suspects were identified as...
New York Attorney General Tells Residents Mobile Sportsbooks May ‘Mislead’ Them
New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert to residents Thursday afternoon. Just days before Super Bowl LVIII, she warned residents to watch out for so-called “scammers” in online sports betting. The announcement comes a month after the first...
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Gets Strong Bipartisan Support in New Survey
Nearly two-thirds of Kentuckians surveyed said they support legalizing sports betting in the state. That’s according to a survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for Kentucky Sports Betting Now, the results of which were released Thursday. The poll finds sports betting enjoys...
Strat Casino Fart, Explosion Threats Lead to Las Vegas Prosecution, Police Reveal
A man remains in custody Thursday for claiming recently he was going to “blow the building up” at The Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. Brian Gower, 46, threatened he "had a grenade in his ass and he wanted to fart" at the...
Ireland Problem Gamblers Number Just 12k, Less Than One Percent of Population
A new study by Ireland's Health Research Board (HRB) reveles the level of "problem gambling" in the country. The number, considering the size of the population, is relatively low. All countries regularly review their gambling markets, perhaps thinking that they will, one...
Codere Confirms New Board of Directors as Company Restart Grabs Hold
The new Codere, simply known as Nueva Codere, has put the final touches on its new board of directors. The Spanish casino and gaming operator has a new group of leaders to shape the company's future. Codere, following last year's takeover by...
Wakayama Confirms Caesars’ Integrated Resort Involvement, Public Feedback Sought
Wakayama has provided a new update on its plans to bring an integrated resort (IR) to the Japanese prefecture. It has confirmed the involvement of Caesars Entertainment and is now ready for more public input. Earlier this week, leaders in Wakayama received...
