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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 passed the Senate’s version of a bill...
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 OpenSports is a slate of products designed...
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 University versus Rutgers University men’s basketball game....
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 Orr, 50, on second-degree murder charges. After...
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, as well as sportsbook prop bets, show...
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 expenses. The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)...
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 award up to three integrated resort licenses,...
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. The highly anticipated bout pits one of...
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. The hospitality company, which filed the suit...
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 time to give its members a chance...
