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World Game Protection Conference Showcases Blackjack Analytics, AI Security Cameras
The World Game Protection Conference wrapped up at the Tropicana Las Vegas on Wednesday, with exhibitors showing casino operators how they could best protect themselves against a variety of threats to their operations. This year, that meant everything from finding new and...
Fitz Tunica Casino Reopens After Mississippi River Flooding Forces Temporary Closure
The Fitz Tunica Casino reopened Thursday after rising flood waters forced a five-day closure of the property located in Robinsonville, Mississippi. Local officials closed the access road to the casino on Sunday because of flood waters from the nearby Mississippi River. There...
Road to Kentucky Derby Features Three Stakes Races on Saturday
Even as the biggest contenders have been forced to hold off on starting their road to the Kentucky Derby, this weekend will still feature plenty of action as other Derby hopefuls line up in for prep races in Florida, New York, and...
Oddsmakers Tab Kyler Murray as Favorite for Top Pick in NFL Draft
After the NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up in Indianapolis earlier this week, US sportsbooks started rolling out their odds for whom would be chosen as the top pick in next month’s draft. Right now, those odds are looking pretty good for the...
St. Paul Officials Rethinking How Funds Generated From Charitable Gambling Are Distributed
The cut from charitable gambling in St. Paul Minnesota, that is sent to youth programs may soon be restricted to those organizations helping the neediest of youngsters. Currently, 10 percent of revenue raised by non-profits from gambling held in bars, private clubs...
Japanese Government Wants Facial Recognition Technology Used at Casinos, Racetracks
The Japanese government plans to ask existing gambling venues to utilized facial recognition technology to help keep problem gamblers from placing bets, a plan that will also be implemented at casinos at the integrated resorts set to be built in the country....
Latest Deal to Sell Atlantic City’s Atlantic Club Casino Once Again Crumbles
Another deal to sell the long-vacant Atlantic Club Casino Hotel situated on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk has fallen through. It represents the fourth time in less than three years that attempted sales have failed. The recent effort was for the current owner, TJM...
Santa Anita Suspends Racing After Fatality, Kentucky Derby Prep, Other Stakes Rescheduled
Officials at Santa Anita Park announced late Tuesday they would close the California track indefinitely after a horse needed to be euthanized due to sustaining an injury during training. That brings the number of horses who have died at the track up...
Proposed Pennsylvania Mini-Casino Promises Large Economic Benefits, But Locals Outraged
A planned satellite casino in Pennsylvania's Caernarvon Township from Penn National Gaming (PNG) was challenged on moral grounds this week, but backers assure locals it will add economic fuel to the region. Hundreds crammed into a hearing on Monday -- as opponents...
Road to Kentucky Derby: Code of Honor, Bourbon War Stand Out After Fountain of Youth Stakes
Sometimes on the road to the Kentucky Derby, it’s not the horse that wins a prep race that makes the biggest impression. Take Saturday’s Fountain of Youth Stakes, for example. Code of Honor won the race at Gulfstream Park and earned 50...
