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Mobile Apps Lead to Huge Jump for Indiana Sports Betting Figures in October
Thanks to the emergence of mobile sports betting, Indiana saw the amount of money wagered on games and other events in October jump significantly from the prior month. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) released monthly figures showing the state’s sportsbooks and sports...
Kamala Harris Claims Fertitta Brothers Likely Pay Less in Taxes Than Nevada Casino Workers
Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris reportedly took a swipe against Station Casinos owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta about the small taxes the brothers probably pay while their company fails to recognize a union. The remarks came during an appearance before a Las...
New York Seneca Nation Must Pay Estimated $355M from Slot Revenue Following Court Ruling
A New York federal judge Friday effectively ordered the Seneca Nation to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in slot machine and some video lottery revenue it held back from New York State and local communities over a disputed money sharing compact....
Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Tribal Casino Vaping Ban Stirs Emotions on All Sides
Wisconsin’s Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison has forbidden e-cigarette use and vaping inside the venue, adding to its existing ban on tobacco products. The recent move led to wide support from anti-smoking supporters, who hope it encourages other gaming properties to become totally smoke-free....
College Football Week 11 Odds: Undefeated Teams Collide in SEC, Big Ten
Two of the biggest games to date in the 2019 college football season are scheduled for Week 11, as LSU visits Alabama and Penn State visits Minnesota on Saturday. No. 3 Alabama is a six-point favorite over LSU, according to DraftKings Sportsbook,...
Magomedsharipov, Volkov Favored Over American Opponents at UFC Fight Night 163 in Moscow
Two Russian contenders will be favored to pick up high-profile victories in front of a home crowd on Saturday, when UFC Fight Night 163 takes place in Moscow. Featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov is a -305 favorite over American Calvin Kattar (+240), according to...
Ukraine Moves Forward With Far-Reaching Gambling Bill But Regional Attorney Urges Investor Caution
Ukrainian legalized gambling, which will allow licenses for up to 20 brick and mortar casinos and 10 online gaming operations, is coming closer to reality. An initial bill was submitted Wednesday to the Parliament for a first reading. Under the proposal, Ukraine’s...
MGM Springfield Possible Sale, Leaseback Called Unlikely Given Regulatory Hurdles
If MGM Resorts tries to sell its MGM Springfield casino and then lease back the venue, the proposal would face certain scrutiny from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and apparently skeptical city officials. At best, it was described by one local expert...
Five New Hampshire Cities Pass Retail Sportsbook Initiatives, Nashua Rejects Measure
Residents in nine New Hampshire cities went to the polls on Tuesday to decide if they want to allow retail sportsbooks in their communities. However, just five of those communities opted to approve such establishments. The cities of Berlin, Claremont, Laconia, Manchester,...
Former Trump Princess Gambling Boat Now Selling for $6M
A pair of Gary, Indiana gaming vessels, one of which formerly belonged to a company run by Donald Trump, are listed for sale at an asking price of $6 million each. The price tag is far less than the original construction costs....
