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Justice Ginsburg’s Mixed Legacy on Gambling Cases Weighed by Legal Experts
September 23, 2020

Justice Ginsburg’s Mixed Legacy on Gambling Cases Weighed by Legal Experts

Gaming and tribal law attorneys say US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves a mixed record on legal decisions related to commercial or Native American casinos. She passed away on Friday after 27 years...

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Keeneland Revives Plans for Southeast Kentucky Harness Racing Track, This Time with Kentucky Downs Owners
September 22, 2020

Keeneland Revives Plans for Southeast Kentucky Harness Racing Track, This Time with Kentucky Downs Owners

The owners of two Kentucky race tracks have announced plans to come together and bring harness racing and historical horse racing (HHR) machines to the southeastern corner of the state. On Monday, Keeneland and the...

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AGA’s Responsible Gaming Education Week Focuses on Technological Advancements
September 22, 2020

AGA’s Responsible Gaming Education Week Focuses on Technological Advancements

Last week, the American Gaming Association held its annual Responsible Gaming Education Week, which puts a spotlight on efforts by the industry to promote ways players can set limits on their betting behavior. Technology was...

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New Mexico Could See Expanded Gambling at Commercial Racetracks
September 21, 2020

New Mexico Could See Expanded Gambling at Commercial Racetracks

New Mexico’s five commercial racetracks could get expanded gaming under draft legislation to be reviewed next month by a legislative committee. It would allow the racinos to add table games, video slot machines, and in-person...

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Kentucky Lottery Promotes Harville as Agency’s First Female President and CEO
September 20, 2020

Kentucky Lottery Promotes Harville as Agency’s First Female President and CEO

The Kentucky Lottery Corp. has a new president and CEO. Mary Harville ascended to the position after Gov. Andy Beshear appointed her, and the lottery’s Board of Directors ratified the move during a special meeting...

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Veteran Lightning Favored to Win Stanley Cup, Rested Stars Await Them in Final
September 19, 2020

Veteran Lightning Favored to Win Stanley Cup, Rested Stars Await Them in Final

After nearly two months since play resumed in the NHL, we’re finally down to two teams left. The Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning will square off in the Stanley Cup Final starting Saturday...

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Louisville-Miami Primetime College Football Game Features Aspiring Heisman Contenders
September 19, 2020

Louisville-Miami Primetime College Football Game Features Aspiring Heisman Contenders

Saturday’s college football game featuring Miami (Fla.) at Louisville isn’t just a matchup of ranked ACC foes. It also features a showdown between a couple of players who may just become Heisman Trophy finalists in...

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Casino Parking Garages Continue to Be Settings for Violent Crimes
September 19, 2020

Casino Parking Garages Continue to Be Settings for Violent Crimes

Multiple US gaming property garages were the scenes of shootings in recent months. In the latest incident, a shooting took place last Monday at the Agua Caliente Casino garage in Palm Springs, Calif. The victim...

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Pennsylvania Reputed Gambling Ring Leader and Son Plead Guilty, to Pay $300K Fine
September 17, 2020

Pennsylvania Reputed Gambling Ring Leader and Son Plead Guilty, to Pay $300K Fine

A father and son duo pleaded guilty this week to charges involving illegal wagering on state lottery numbers and sporting events. The two reputedly led an organized gambling ring for decades in western Pennsylvania. Robert...

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Big Ten to Play College Football This Fall, Ohio State Big Favorite to Fourpeat
September 16, 2020

Big Ten to Play College Football This Fall, Ohio State Big Favorite to Fourpeat

After days of speculation that the Big Ten would resume college football later this fall, the conference made it official on Wednesday. The conference’s 14 members unanimously voted to start play the weekend of Oct....

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