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Martha’s Vineyard Tribe Agrees to Stop Construction on Gaming Venue as Wampanoag Courtroom Challenges Loom
Leaders of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) promised this week they will halt construction on their Martha’s Vineyard bingo hall. But compliance with a new local order came only after the Massachusetts tribe worked on foundation walls and footings. A...
Louisiana Riverboats Endure June Swoon as Only One Sees Monthly Revenues Jump from 2018
June was not a lucky month for Louisiana’s riverboat casinos. Data from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board showed that of the state’s 15 boats, only one of them saw an increase in revenue last month compared to June 2018. That winner was...
Foxwoods Incoming CEO John James Faces Regional Gaming Competition, Declining Slot Revenue at New Post
Foxwoods Resort Casino new President and CEO John J. James has multiple challenges ahead, including an increasingly competitive Northeast gambling market and declining slot revenue at the Connecticut tribal venue when he takes over next month. James has a tough job,” the...
British Bookmaker Betfred to Start US Sports Betting Operations in Iowa, Plans Locations Across the Country
The US sports betting market is about to get a new competitor. Betfred has signed an agreement with Elite Casino Resorts to bring the British-based sportsbook brand to Iowa. Last week, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved Betfred as an...
Maximum Security Looks to Regain Winning Stride Saturday in $1M Haskell Invitational
UPDATE (7/20 - 2 pm ET): Monmouth Park officials announced earlier this afternoon that the Haskell Invitational will now run at 8:05 pm ET tonight. The track ran its first two races of the day, then announced it would cancel all non-stakes...
J.B. Holmes Shoots 5-Under, Grabs First Round Lead at the Open Championship
J.B. Holmes shot a 5-under-par 66 to take the early lead after the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Holmes holds a one-shot advantage over Ireland’s Shane Lowry, with more than a dozen players including betting...
‘Freak’ Accident During Del Mar Training Session Results in Two Horse Deaths
Two horses died in what horsemen and an animal advocate called a “freak” accident at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Thursday in southern California. The incident, which happened the day after the San Diego County track opened its summer meet, comes as...
Twin River Management, Union Lodge Dueling Labor Complaints Related to Crimes at Rhode Island Venue
Twin River casino management has filed a federal complaint alleging the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 334 -- which represents workers at the Rhode Island venues -- is using a strategy of harassment, as it pressures company officials. The new complaint...
Encore Boston Harbor General Contractor, Subcontractor Exchange Allegations over Disputed Bills
Representatives from Suffolk Construction -- the general contractor for the recently-opened Encore Boston Harbor -- and subcontractor Coghlin Electrical Contractors -- which claims it is owed over $30 million in unpaid bills for the project -- continue to meet as Suffolk now...
Allegations of La Liga Match Fixing Prompt Spanish Authorities to Create National Commission
Spanish authorities announced this week the creation of a commission that will work to stop match-fixing in the European nation’s sporting events. Created by presidential order, the commission will include representatives from the country’s gaming regulatory panel, national law enforcement, and the...
