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Kaufmann ‘Confident’ Iowa Governor Will Sign Sports Betting Bill Into Law
April 23, 2019

Kaufmann ‘Confident’ Iowa Governor Will Sign Sports Betting Bill Into Law

Iowa is poised to become the 12th state to legalize sports betting as a bill is now on the way to the governor’s desk. By a 67-31 margin on Monday, the Iowa House of Representative...

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Scientific Games Continues Focus on Sports Betting With New Portfolio of Applications
April 22, 2019

Scientific Games Continues Focus on Sports Betting With New Portfolio of Applications

Scientific Games Corp. announced late last week the launching of a suite of products for use by sportsbooks. The company, which processes more online sports bets than any other company, said in a statement that...

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New Jersey Agency Penalizes PokerStars for 217 Illegal Bets on In-State Teams
April 22, 2019

New Jersey Agency Penalizes PokerStars for 217 Illegal Bets on In-State Teams

New Jersey officials fined PokerStars $10,000 for accepting wagers involving two Garden State universities -- as sporting betting is becoming increasingly popular. PokerStars took 216 wagers, equaling over $2,756, on a Nov. 19 Eastern Michigan...

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Oklahoma Grandma Leaves Boy in Hot Car at Casino, Faces Murder Rap
April 22, 2019

Oklahoma Grandma Leaves Boy in Hot Car at Casino, Faces Murder Rap

An Oklahoma woman pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges she abandoned her 5-year-old grandson, leading to his death, in order to go to a casino. On Wednesday, a grand jury indicted Alanna Jean...

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Analysts, Handicappers Expect Murray to Go First in Thursday’s NFL Draft
April 21, 2019

Analysts, Handicappers Expect Murray to Go First in Thursday’s NFL Draft

The NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and right now it still appears that Kyler Murray will hear his name called when Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the first pick. A check of NFL analyst mock drafts,...

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St. Croix Chippewa Indians May Face Federal Inquiry after Allegations Involving $1.5M of Casino Funds
April 21, 2019

St. Croix Chippewa Indians May Face Federal Inquiry after Allegations Involving $1.5M of Casino Funds

St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin risk paying up to $27 million in fines after audits claim more than $1.5 million of tribal casino money was improperly spent, misaccounted for, or apparently used for personal...

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Japanese Government Approves Anti-Addiction Measures Ahead of Casino Bidding Process
April 20, 2019

Japanese Government Approves Anti-Addiction Measures Ahead of Casino Bidding Process

The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe signed off on a plan that will attempt to limit gambling addiction as Japan moves towards the process of awarding licenses for integrated resorts. Japan plans to...

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Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford Favored Over Amir Khan Saturday at MSG
April 20, 2019

Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford Favored Over Amir Khan Saturday at MSG

World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Terence Crawford (34-0, 25 KOs) is heavily favored to retain his crown against challenger Amir Khan (33-4, 20 KOs) when the two meet at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night....

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Delaware North Sues Miomni Over West Virginia Sportsbook Snafu
April 19, 2019

Delaware North Sues Miomni Over West Virginia Sportsbook Snafu

Delaware North iGaming, Inc. announced on Friday it filed a lawsuit against its partner on claims it lied about owning technology needed for a joint venture sports betting platform that ultimately failed in West Virginia....

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California Board Gives Santa Anita Green Light to Continue Horse Racing as Other Tracks Join Push for Reforms
April 19, 2019

California Board Gives Santa Anita Green Light to Continue Horse Racing as Other Tracks Join Push for Reforms

The California Horse Racing Board took no action against Santa Anita during its monthly meeting Thursday. As a result, the Arcadia track will continue hosting races for the duration of its meet. The Board scheduled...

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