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Blackjack Card Counter Faces Manslaughter, Weapons Charges for Death of Gaming Partner in Canada
Kevin Barton, a 60-year-old Canadian blackjack and poker player, is due in local court next week in connection with the death of his gaming partner, Vida Smith, 69, whose body remains missing. The Chestermere woman disappeared in Calgary on July 21. On...
Indian State of Andhra Pradesh Bans Online Gambling, Threatens Jail Time
The Andhra Pradesh government announced Thursday that it had banned online gambling games, including poker and rummy, with punishments including possible jail time for organizers and players. According to Information Minister Perni Venkataramaiah, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved amendments to the state’s...
Chicago Cubs First in MLB to Announce Sportsbook Plans, Inks Deal with DraftKings
The Friendly Confines may get a little friendlier for sports bettors when DraftKings and the Chicago Cubs announced a deal Thursday morning that makes the Boston-based sports gaming and technology company the baseball club’s exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy partner. As...
Nebraska Supreme Court to Weigh Arguments on Gambling Expansion Vote
It is now up to the Nebraska Supreme Court whether state voters can decide in November whether to approve a measure that would allow expanded gambling at the state’s horse racing tracks. Attorneys presented their cases to the high court on Wednesday....
PrizePicks Lands Partnership with Hometown Braves as Market for Single-Player DFS Game Grows
A seasoned veteran of fantasy sports, Adam Wexler had an idea in the back of his mind. As he conducted research in constructing his lineups, the digital entrepreneur would feel pretty good about his chances. But something was missing. The question was...
Weekends Starting to Ramp-Up in Las Vegas Casinos, Weekdays Remain Quiet, Hard Rock Chairman Reports
A casino industry leader says Las Vegas gaming business is picking back up on weekends. Weekdays, however, continue to be "very soft," according to Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen. Meeting the Future In his report, Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen...
Kentucky Derby 146: Despite Outside Draw, Tiz the Law Tabbed as 3-5 Morning-Line Favorite
On Tuesday morning, Tiz the Law made history at the Kentucky Derby post position draw. On Saturday, the Belmont Stakes champion will look to make more of it, as he seeks the second leg of the 2020 Triple Crown. The Barclay Tagg-trained...
California Supreme Court Decision Advances Planned Tribal Casino
A proposed tribal gaming property near Madera, Calif. got a push forward this week when the state’s Supreme Court dismissed a long-standing lawsuit. The move was celebrated by the tribe. The state’s highest court ruled that former Gov. Jerry Brown (D) acted...
Wyoming Tribal Casinos Face Predicted Job Losses, Lower Revenue
Wyoming tribal gaming properties could lose some $20 million annually due to recent changes in statewide gambling rules, according to a former Wind River Hotel and Casino CEO. Legislation approved by the Wyoming State legislature in March could also mean 350 jobs...
Kentucky Derby 146: How Low Will Tiz the Law’s Odds Go After Tuesday’s Post Draw?
Barring any last-minute changes, it appears a field of 18 will enter Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. On Tuesday morning, post positions will be drawn for the 146th running of the premier horse race for 3-year-olds, and regardless of where he ends up, Tiz...
