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William Hill Posts $950M Loss in 2018 Thanks to New Regulations on FOBTs
March 3, 2019

William Hill Posts $950M Loss in 2018 Thanks to New Regulations on FOBTs

William Hill might be making huge strides in the US market, but that wasn’t enough to make the British bookmaker profitable last year. The company reported a loss of £722 million ($954 million) in 2018,...

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10 Percent of Teens in Ireland Illegally Gamble, Government Study Ascertains, But American Kids Are Way Ahead
March 3, 2019

10 Percent of Teens in Ireland Illegally Gamble, Government Study Ascertains, But American Kids Are Way Ahead

In the Republic of Ireland, one-tenth of the population between 15 and 17 years old gambled illegally during a 12-month period, according to a survey prepared by NACDA -- the country's National Advisory Committee on Drugs...

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Kentucky vs. Tennessee Rivalry Highlights Weekend College Basketball Action
March 2, 2019

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Rivalry Highlights Weekend College Basketball Action

This weekend marks the next-to-last regular season weekend for most major college basketball conferences, but there’s only one game that features two teams ranked in the Associated Press’ Top 25 poll. But, boy, is that...

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Road to Kentucky Derby: Hidden Scroll Gets His First Test in Deeply Competitive Fountain of Youth
March 2, 2019

Road to Kentucky Derby: Hidden Scroll Gets His First Test in Deeply Competitive Fountain of Youth

Last year, Justify bucked more than a century of horse racing tradition to go from an unraced 2-year-old to a Kentucky Derby winner. Could we see a repeat in 2019? Saturday may help us find...

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Pennsylvania Regulators Say Online Gambling Likely to Start in Early Summer
March 1, 2019

Pennsylvania Regulators Say Online Gambling Likely to Start in Early Summer

Pennsylvania residents will eventually get the chance to play casino games and bet on sporting events over the internet, but the launch date for those mobile offerings is still a few months away. According to...

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Jon Jones Defends Light Heavyweight Title vs. Anthony Smith at UFC 235
March 1, 2019

Jon Jones Defends Light Heavyweight Title vs. Anthony Smith at UFC 235

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is a heavy favorite heading into his title defense against No. 3 contender Anthony Smith on Saturday in the main event of UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena in Las...

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AGA Gaming Industry Study Shows Charitable Giving, Diversity as Major Tenets
February 28, 2019

AGA Gaming Industry Study Shows Charitable Giving, Diversity as Major Tenets

The American Gaming Association (AGA) released a report on Wednesday showing the industry ranks above others when it comes to promoting social responsibility and a diverse workforce. The study -- conducted by the US Chamber...

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Indiana, Pennsylvania Gamblers Arrested For Leaving Children Unsupervised and in Danger
February 27, 2019

Indiana, Pennsylvania Gamblers Arrested For Leaving Children Unsupervised and in Danger

Three sets of gamblers in two states -- Indiana and Pennsylvania -- were arrested in separate incidents over the last week after allegedly leaving young children unattended and, in one case, left to fend off...

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Nevada Gaming Control Board Denies MLB Request to Ban Spring Training Sports Bets
February 27, 2019

Nevada Gaming Control Board Denies MLB Request to Ban Spring Training Sports Bets

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has turned down a request from Major League Baseball (MLB) to keep the state’s sports books from posting odds on the league’s preseason contests. In a letter dated Feb....

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Iowa Sports Betting Bill Moves to House Committee for Thursday Vote
February 27, 2019

Iowa Sports Betting Bill Moves to House Committee for Thursday Vote

An Iowa sports betting bill is now making its way through the General Assembly and faces a key vote on Thursday. HSB 198 is scheduled to go before the House State Government Committee, and the...

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