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Indiana, Pokagon Tribe Reach Agreement on Class III Compact for South Bend Casino
Indiana’s lone tribal casino is one step closer to being able to offer sports betting and other Class III games. Late Thursday afternoon, Gov. Eric Holcomb and Matthew Wesaw, chairman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced the two sides concluded...
Billy Walters ‘Extremely Grateful’ for Trump Clemency, Still Pursuing Civil Case
In a statement released Wednesday, retired professional gambler Billy Walters said he was thankful President Trump commuted his five-year sentence on an insider trading conviction. But he also plans to proceed with a civil lawsuit against those who prosecuted and investigated his...
Appeals Court Sides With New Hampshire Lottery on Wire Act Opinion Ruling
On the day the Trump Administration ended, its efforts to redefine the Wire Act likely came to an end as well. That's after a federal appellate court issued a ruling Wednesday morning. The US First Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion...
Sheldon Adelson’s Priorities Won’t Block Changes at Sands or Nationally, Experts Predict
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) could soon embrace online gaming despite long-time opposition from CEO Sheldon Adelson, who died on Jan. 11, industry experts said. His legacy will not lead to prohibitions against online gambling or sports betting initiatives at the company. Instead,...
More Than COVID Keeping Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots From Getting Bigger
On Wednesday, Powerball holds its 36th drawing since the multi-state lottery produced a jackpot winner. That four-month span, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association that operates the game, represents its longest dry spell ever. Yet, while Wednesday’s estimated $730 million jackpot is...
Nevada Casinos on Alert with State Counter Terrorism Center as Biden Inauguration Approaches
Las Vegas casino security officials remain on watch this week, with Joe Biden's Wednesday inauguration and residual concerns about potential pro-Donald Trump protests in Nevada and nationwide. Southern Nevada casinos are staying abreast of any risks via the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism...
Pact Bolsters California Racing Purses by $15M, Horse Owners Eye Sports Betting for More
California horse racing received a major boost last week after several key stakeholders reached an agreement on a purse enhancement program. The accord between the Thoroughbred Owners of California, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, The Stronach Group’s 1/ST Racing, and TVG means $15...
NY Times Report Indicates John Dowd Pushing Trump to Pardon Billy Walters
The New York Times reported Sunday that as the Trump Administration counts down its final days, a “lucrative market for pardons” has emerged. Lawyers and others connected with President Trump have used that access to cash in and offer their access to...
No Winner Friday, So Mega Millions Grows to $850M, Saturday’s Powerball Worth $640M
The Mega Millions jackpot keeps growing. No one matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball in Friday’s drawing, and that means Tuesday’s jackpot is worth an estimated $850 million. That would make it the second richest Mega Millions grand prize in...
Favre Becomes Pitchman for TwinSpires as Sports Betting App Awaits OK in Michigan (VIDEO)
Churchill Downs Inc. has made another move to show it's ready to step up its sports betting business. On Thursday, the company’s TwinSpires division announced Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre would star in an upcoming campaign for its sportsbook. According...
