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UFC Copenhagen: Hermansson Favored Over Cannonier, Madsen Overwhelming Pick in Debut
September 28, 2019

UFC Copenhagen: Hermansson Favored Over Cannonier, Madsen Overwhelming Pick in Debut

Swedish middleweight Jack Hermansson comes in as a -240 favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook against Jared Cannonier in the main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Copenhagen on Saturday. The latest edition of UFC Fight...

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Anthony Wrobel Pleads Guilty to Murdering Venetian Executive, May Avoid Life Without Parole
September 27, 2019

Anthony Wrobel Pleads Guilty to Murdering Venetian Executive, May Avoid Life Without Parole

Former Venetian dealer Anthony Wrobel has admitted to shooting and killing an executive from the casino and seriously wounding another at a company picnic last year. Court documents reveal Wrobel and prosecutors submitted an agreement...

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DC Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Against Sole-Source Sports Betting Lottery Contract with Intralot
September 26, 2019

DC Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Against Sole-Source Sports Betting Lottery Contract with Intralot

A judge in the District of Columbia issued an injunction on Thursday that blocks the District, at least temporarily, from moving forward with its $215 million sports betting contract with Intralot. The move puts doubt...

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New Jersey Horsemen Entitled to Damages in Historic Sports Betting Case, Appellate Court Rules
September 25, 2019

New Jersey Horsemen Entitled to Damages in Historic Sports Betting Case, Appellate Court Rules

The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) scored a victory against five sports leagues and governing bodies in a federal appellate courtroom on Tuesday. In a majority decision, the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals...

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Indiana Gives OK to Rush Street Interactive to Start Mobile Sports Betting App Next Week
September 25, 2019

Indiana Gives OK to Rush Street Interactive to Start Mobile Sports Betting App Next Week

Indiana is a week away from launching its first online sportsbook. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) announced late Wednesday that it approved Rush Street Interactive’s application to run an online sportsbook. The company’s application is...

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Illinois Racing Board OKs Dates for Arlington Park Despite Qualms Over Casino Plans
September 24, 2019

Illinois Racing Board OKs Dates for Arlington Park Despite Qualms Over Casino Plans

The Illinois Racing Board (IRB) voted unanimously Tuesday to approve racing dates for the 2020 calendar year. But that didn’t stop some members from questioning Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) officials about the company's commitment to...

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DC Resident Files Suit Over Sole-Sourced Sports Betting Contract Awarded to Intralot
September 23, 2019

DC Resident Files Suit Over Sole-Sourced Sports Betting Contract Awarded to Intralot

The District of Columbia’s sole-source contract with Intralot to run the DC Lottery’s sports betting operation for the next five years has come under fire again. This time, a Washington resident has filed suit in...

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New Hampshire Sports Betting RFP Nets 13 Bidders, Proximity to Boston Likely Drawing Card
September 23, 2019

New Hampshire Sports Betting RFP Nets 13 Bidders, Proximity to Boston Likely Drawing Card

The New Hampshire Lottery Corp. is ready to take the next step toward offering legal sports betting in the state. On Monday, lottery officials announced that 13 companies submitted technical responses to the solicitation. However,...

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Caesars Entertainment Sells Rio for Millions Less Than 2017 Valuation
September 23, 2019

Caesars Entertainment Sells Rio for Millions Less Than 2017 Valuation

The Las Vegas Rio is expected to be sold by Caesars Entertainment Corp to a principal at New York-based Imperial Companies, a real estate investment firm, for $516.3 million. The sales price for the Rio...

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Atlantic City Police Charge Five in $12,000 Credit Card Fraud Case Tied to Borgata
September 22, 2019

Atlantic City Police Charge Five in $12,000 Credit Card Fraud Case Tied to Borgata

Atlantic City police have charged five men in connection with an identity theft case that led to nearly $12,000 in fraudulent purchases at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. William Newhart, 41, was charged with...

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