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Google Play sports betting

Real-Money US Gaming Apps May Post on Google Play Store Starting Monday

Monday stands to be a pretty big day for mobile sports bettors who own Android smartphones. That’s when Google Play updates its policy and will allow real-money gaming apps to be marketed in its store. Among the types of apps that will...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 28, 2021
Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights Ax Partnership with Mexican Tout Service After Only Three Days

Just three days after the Vegas Golden Knights announced a long-term agreement with Mexican-based sports betting tout UpickTrade, the NHL team put a stop to the arrangement on Saturday. The brief partnership met with criticism on social media. "The Vegas Golden Knights...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 28, 2021

New York City Alleged Gambling Joint Scene of Quadruple Stabbings, Possible Robbery

A suspected illegal gambling den located in Brooklyn, N.Y. was the backdrop for a deadly stabbing Friday night, according to local news reports. One man was killed and several others were wounded in the knifings. New York City police continued to unravel...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 28, 2021

Station Casinos Seeking Paid Interns For Real-World Gaming, Hospitality Experience

Station Casinos is looking for college students this summer who want practical experience on how to run a resort casino. Each intern will get paid $7,200 for the 12-week program. The interns will also get free housing and free meals in one of...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 27, 2021

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Says Its ‘No Resort Fee’ Policy Will Dazzle Guests

When Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opens its off-Strip casino-hotel on March 25, it will not charge resort fees and it will provide free parking. Guests also get free Wi-Fi. On Friday, Virgin Hotels explained in a statement that it is not adding...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 27, 2021
DraftKings insiders

DraftKings Tops Analyst Expectations in Fourth Quarter, Forecasts Up to $1B in ’21 Revenue

DraftKings beat Wall Street estimates for revenue when it reported its quarterly financial results on Friday. That helped the major sports betting operator’s stock jump nearly 6.5 percent to $61.53 in trading later that day. That was despite posting losses of $266.4...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 26, 2021

Las Vegas Man Allegedly Mailed Suspicious Materials to New York Gaming Regulators

A Las Vegas man is facing a federal charge after he allegedly mailed a non-hazardous white powder and other substances in envelopes to the New York State Gaming Commission office. Earlier this week, Brent Carter, 72, appeared in Albany federal court. US...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 25, 2021

Massachusetts Pol Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Including Using Campaign Funds for Gambling

An ex-Massachusetts state representative and House Ethics Committee chair pleaded guilty this week to 23 fraud charges.  His alleged schemes had him using campaign funds for personal use and other embezzlements. Some of the money allegedly went for gambling trips or online...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 25, 2021

How Rapper Young Thug Lost $800K Gambling in Vegas

Rapper Young Thug revealed to his fans this week that he lost a hefty $800,000 in Las Vegas while on the gaming floor. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is 29 years old. He has won Grammy and MTV...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 25, 2021

Northern Quest Casino Winner Dies Suspiciously in Washington State, Police Reveal

UPDATE: The mother of the Spokane, Wash. woman who was found dead at home says she believes her daughter passed away from natural causes. Jenny A. Jones had a life-long medical condition and the mother believes that's what caused her death, KREM,...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 25, 2021