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MLB Top Prospect and AL Rookie of the Year Favorite Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Highly Anticipated Debut
One of the most eagerly awaited baseball debuts in recent memory took place Friday night when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. played his first major league game for Toronto. The top prospect, who just turned 20 last month, in the game went 1-for-4 with...
Jacare Souza Battles Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night 150 in Florida
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has a chance to earn a shot at the middleweight title, but he’ll need to beat Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night 150 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday in order to get that opportunity. Hermansson...
Tennessee Online Sports Betting Now Up to State Senate, Gov. Bill Lee
The Tennessee proposal to allow online -- but not land-based casino sports betting -- faces an uncertain future after the House of Representatives approved the measure Wednesday and it next heads to the Senate. The House passed the bill by a 58...
Study Reveals Nevada Most Gambling Addicted State in America
When most people think of gambling in the United States, they think of Nevada. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that a study released this week shows The Silver State leads in the nation in gambling addiction. WalletHub, a personal finance web site,...
Osaka Begins Taking Applications for Integrated Resort Proposals
The city of Osaka officially launched its request for proposal (RFP) process on Thursday, allowing operators to submit their ideas for the development of an integrated resort in the city or prefecture. Osaka is seen as a likely host for one of...
GVC Backs Ban of All Gambling Ads During Televised UK Sporting Events
GVC Holdings CEO Kenny Alexander called for a complete ban on betting advertisements during televised sports broadcasts in the UK, a move that would go far further than current regulatory changes that are going into effect later this year. The UK will...
Vietnam Official Dang Anh Tuan Arrested for Alleged Role in Illegal Gambling Ring
Dang Anh Tuan, chief inspector of Vietnam’s Information Ministry, is the latest high-ranking government leader arrested by local authorities in connection with a $420 million online gambling operation. Tuan, 49, was taken into custody Thursday and is suspected of violating laws on...
St. Croix Chippewa Tribe Allegedly Paid Marijuana Consultant Who Had Spent Decade in Prison
The St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin allegedly used casino funds to pay over $301,000 to Lawrence Larsen between 2015 and 2017 for consulting services on marijuana and related products. A few years earlier, Larsen spent 10 years in prison on drug charges,...
Controversial Penalty Leads to Early Exit for Vegas in Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round
There will not be another run to the Stanley Cup Final for Vegas Golden Knights this season. Last year’s surprise team in the National Hockey League lost 5-4 in overtime Tuesday to host San Jose in a decisive Game 7 of the...
MGM Resorts Ventures Beyond Gaming Universe for Talent in Branding, Digital Initiatives
MGM Resorts has gone to the outside to select Atif Rafiq -- a pioneering chief digital officer -- as its first president of commercial and growth. The recent appointment comes as company leaders are looking for savings via technology and to improve...
