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Casino Experts, Regulators to Explain Impact of AI, Biometrics and Big Data at UNLV Event
UNLV Boyd School of Law will hold a cutting-edge conference next month on new trends in technology and how they impact the gambling sector. Called “Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics & Big Data in the Gaming Industry: An Analysis of Privacy Protections and Public...
Lamar Jackson and Ravens Host Underdog Jets on Thursday Night Football
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Raves are huge favorites for Thursday night’s battle against the New York Jets. Jackson, the frontrunner for this season’s NFL Most Valuable Player award, comes into the game at less than 100 percent. He injured a quadricep...
Connecticut, Tribes Claim They Can Intervene to Dismiss MGM Federal Lawsuit Over Tribal Winds Casino
The state of Connecticut, along with the Mohegan Tribes and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, claim they have the right to intervene in a federal lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts International against the US Department of the Interior (DOI), with the intention of...
Veterans Affairs Opens In-Patient Gambling Addiction Treatment Center in Las Vegas
Earlier this week, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) celebrated the opening of a gambling addiction center in Las Vegas. The 20-bed facility is just the second such run by the VA. The Las Vegas Residential Recovery and Renewal Center will...
Fremont Street Experience Ready to Unveil Renovated $32M Viva Vision Canopy With Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Show
When the calendar turns to 2020, the Fremont Street Experience won’t just be celebrating a Happy New Year. The entertainment district in downtown Las Vegas will use New Year’s Eve to flip the switch on its renovated centerpiece attraction, Viva Vision. The...
Oddsmakers Quick to Make Yankees 2020 World Series Favorite After Massive Gerrit Cole Deal Reported
UPDATE (10:45 am ET) - DraftKings has now updated its odds for the 2020 World Series, and with Gerrit Cole's signing, the New York Yankees are now the favorites to win it with odds of +425. As reports surfaced regarding ace pitcher...
Indiana Sportsbooks Handled $147.3M in Bets for November as Football and Basketball Action Increase
Sports betting in Indiana continues its meteoric rise, as the state’s sportsbooks reported a handle of $147.3 million in November. That’s according to figures released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). That’s nearly 61 percent higher than the $91.7 million wagered...
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Passes Race-Day Lasix Ban for 2-Year-Olds in 2020, Stakes Runners in 2021
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) approved new medication reforms on Monday that were backed by a number of industry stakeholders nationwide with an eye toward bolstering safety in the sport. Among the biggest measures was the outright banning of the race-day...
DraftKings, National Council on Problem Gaming Announce Partnership to Raise Awareness
DraftKings announced on Friday that it had established a partnership with the National Council on Problem Gaming (NCPG) as part of its efforts to promote responsible betting initiatives. According to a news release, DraftKings said it joined with the NCPG to help...
FanDuel Gets OK in Massachusetts for Online Racebook Geared to Daily Fantasy Sports Players
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) gave the green light Friday for Suffolk Downs to add a new mobile deposit wagering provider, one that seeks to market horse racing to a new audience. FanDuel will offer a racebook in an attempt to draw...
