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Mohegan Sun Pocono Fined $150K by Pennsylvania Board Over Repeated Security Staffing Issues
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Wednesday levied a $150,000 fine at the Mohegan Sun Pocono casino for repeatedly failing to meet state requirements regarding the minimum staffing levels needed for security personnel. According to the consent agreement approved by the...
Scantily Clad Saipan Casino Hostesses Forced to Swim with Male Guests, Harassment Lawsuit Claims
Female VIP hostesses at Imperial Pacific International’s (IPI) Saipan casino faced continual harassment and intimidation by male guests, a recent federal lawsuit reveals. The allegations range from the workers being ordered to swim -- while wearing only bikinis -- with male patrons,...
DC Lottery Sports Betting Injunction to be Resolved Quickly, Judge Says
A judge in the District of Columbia has extended an injunction against the DC Lottery from executing its contract with Intralot until Oct. 28, and set the date for a hearing to decide on whether to maintain the moratorium. DC Superior Court...
Pittsburgh Hosts Cincinnati as Winless Teams Duel on Monday Night Football
Two of the seven winless teams in the National Football League square off against each other Monday night, renewing a rivalry that’s taken a vicious turn in recent years. The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Pittsburgh to face their AFC North rival...
SportPesa Shuts Down Kenya Sportsbook, Citing Tax Issue
Operators of SportPesa, a popular online sportsbook, pulled the plug on its Kenyan app over the weekend, citing increased taxes in the African country as the reason. Reuters reported that the Kenyan parliament voted to double the duty tax placed on sports...
Slot Machine Near Misses Do Not Lead to Continued Play by Gamblers: Study
Gamblers who come close to winning on slot machines -- but narrowly lose -- are not motivated to keep playing the game, according to a new Canadian study. For instance, someone who winds up with two lemons and a cherry on the...
Calder, With Jai Alai, Can Stop Horse Racing and Keep Casino License, Florida Appeals Court Rules
A Florida appellate court has sided with Calder Casino, ruling last week that the Miami-area track can stop horse racing, offer jai alai instead, and continue to operate its casino. The unanimous decision affirms answers the Division of Pari-Mutuel Racing gave Calder...
Washington Mystics Favored to Win First WNBA Title Over Connecticut Sun
League MVP Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics are favored to win their first championship as they take on the Connecticut Sun in the Women's National Basketball Assn. (WNBA) finals. The Mystics are currently a -260 pick to win the best-of-five...
LSU, Joe Burrow Making Moves on College Football Odds Boards After First Month of Games
The 2019 college football season hits the one month mark this weekend, and by the time Saturday ends, every team will have played a third of its regular season contests. There hasn’t been much change at the top of the polls, as...
MLB Regular Season Winds Down This Weekend, With Astros World Series Favorites
It’s the final weekend of the Major League Baseball )MLB) regular season, and unlike recent years, this season’s playoff picture is pretty much set. Yes, there’s still a question about who will win the National League Central, and that could still come...
