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Graham Expresses Concerns About College Sports Betting at Senate Judiciary Hearing
Opponents of legal betting on college athletics found an ally in Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) Wednesday. The South Carolina Republican presided over a committee hearing that examined how to protect the integrity...
Challenges Await New Caesars as Company Must Sell Three Indiana Casinos By Dec. 31
On Monday, Eldorado Resorts Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Corp. completed their $17.3 billion deal, with Eldorado taking control and taking over the legendary name in the gaming business. And while the acquisition is officially closed...
Culinary Union Drops COVID-19 Lawsuit Against MGM as Arbitration Session Begins
As expected, an expedited arbitration case began Tuesday between the Culinary Union and MGM Resorts International. That came one day after the labor organization filed a motion to voluntarily remove the Las Vegas-based gaming company...
Racketeering Charge Against Ohio House Speaker Could Impact Chances for Sports Betting Bill
Larry Householder (R-Glenford) -- the Ohio Speaker of the House -- was one of five people arrested early Tuesday by federal authorities in connection with a $60 million racketeering and bribery scheme. The plot allegedly...
Illinois Gaming Board Takes Next Step with DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet on Sports Betting Licenses
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) took actions last week that bring three sportsbooks closer to taking their first bets in the state. On Friday, the board awarded temporary operating permits to DraftKings and FanDuel. That...
US Senate Panel Slated to Discuss College Athletics Integrity Issues, Sports Betting on Wednesday
Sports betting and college athletics are scheduled to be the subjects of discussion at a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing coming up this week. On Thursday, ESPN reported that Wednesday's hearing -- titled Protecting the...
MLB Deal with Betcris is League’s First Wagering Partnership in Latin America
Costa Rican sportsbook Betcris announced on Friday it secured a multi-year deal to become an official wagering partner for Major League Baseball in Latin America. It marks the first such agreement for MLB in a...
Federal Judge Dismisses Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Wynn Resorts
A federal judge in Nevada threw out a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Ltd. earlier this week. The suit was brought forward by nine women who claimed the company knew founder Steve Wynn sexually harassed them...
Del Mar Dark This Weekend After 15 Riders Test Positive for COVID-19
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will not race this weekend after the southern California track reported that 15 jockeys tested positive for COVID-19. The San Diego County track was scheduled to race Friday through Sunday. The...
Danville and Other Communities Still Await Illinois Gaming Board Action on Casino Applications
The next meeting of the Illinois Gaming Board is scheduled to take place in two weeks. But for now, it’s uncertain whether the board will use the meeting to make decisions on any of the...
