13085 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
From Gangsters and Rats to Key Crime Witnesses, Gaming’s Flatliners of 2018 Never Saw It Coming
In 2018, the gaming and casino industry -- both legal and illicit -- saw its share of murders and unexplained deaths. It turns out the movies really aren't that far off when it comes to portraying the possible ways to die if...
SCOTUS Kicks PASPA to the Curb in 2018: How It Played Out and What’s in Store for 2019
On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the 1992 federal law that had prevented states from regulating sports betting if they hadn’t already...
Across the Pond and Beyond: A Look Back at How 2018’s World Cup Left UK and Global Bookmakers in the Red and the Black
While Americans have warmed to soccer over the past couple decades, the level of interest in the United States is still low when compared to most countries around the world. Never is that clearer than during the World Cup, during which time...
Few Local Governments Prepared to Take Part in Bidding for Japanese IR Licenses
Major gaming firms from around the world are lining up for the chance to win one of up to three integrated resort licenses that will be available from the Japanese government. But so far, there are few local governments in Japan that...
Potential DOJ Wire Act Reversal Decision Looms, Is Adelson Power Behind the Throne?
It's like 2011 deja vu, but in reverse: the Wire Act is once more under threat of reinterpretation, an action that could put legal US online gaming in jeopardy. According to industry ear-to-the-ground source Online Poker Report (OPR) -- which was vague about where...
Scientific Games Agrees to Pay $151.5M in Settlement, Reducing Penalties in Federal Lawsuit
Scientific Games announced Wednesday that it had agreed to pay $151.5 million in order to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit with four companies over efforts it made to keep other automatic card shufflers out of the market. The settlement negates an existing...
Lottery Tickets Not Appropriate Gifts for Children at Christmas, Officials Say
Christmas is right around the corner, and that means shoppers everywhere are scrambling to find last-minute stocking stuffers for friends and relatives. But if you’re buying for children, officials say that lottery products belong on the naughty list. Lottery officials in several...
Gionee CEO Admits to $140M Gambling Loss, But Says He Didn’t Cause Company’s Financial Woes
The founder and CEO of Chinese smartphone company Gionee has admitted to massive gambling losses, and even says that he may have used company money to fund his casino play, but denies that his bets are the reason why his company is...
Federal Trade Commission Vows to Investigate Loot Boxes During Congressional Hearing
Federal Trade Commission chairman Joe Simons told a Senate Commerce subcommittee on Wednesday that the FTC would launch an investigation into loot boxes and similar in-game purchases that have become commonplace in the video game industry. Loot boxes have become a regular...
Seattle Seahawks Enter Sponsorship Partnership with Snoqualmie Casino
The Seattle Seahawks have joined the growing list of NFL teams that are partnering with local casinos, announcing Tuesday that they have signed an agreement with the Snoqualmie Casino. The deal will allow the casino to use the Seahawks logo and other...
