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PASPA Sports Betting Ban May See SCOTUS Overturn, But with Caveats, Opines AGA CEO Geoff Freeman
The US Supreme Court is expected to issue its verdict in New Jersey's federal PASPA sports betting ban appeal sometime before this June. When that ruling comes down, American Gaming Association (AGA) President Geoff Freeman expects the high court to concur on...
Spokane Tribe Opens New Casino in Airway Heights
After several years of legal challenges, the Spokane Tribe will open their new casino in Airway Heights on Monday, a move the tribe hopes will bring much needed economic benefits for their community. Known as the Spokane Tribe Casino, the new facility...
Arkansas Casino Measure Proposed to Authorize Three Commercial Gambling Venues
Three Arkansas casinos could be cleared for construction as early as November should a proposal being pushed by a citizens' group find favor with state Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and be subsequently approved by voters next fall. "Driving Arkansas Forward" submitted a...
Divisional Playoff Point Spreads Show Conference Disparities
Sports books think that New England and Pittsburgh will meet in the AFC Championship and the point spreads in this weekend’s divisional playoff games reflect that. They are both large favorites to advance to the game to see which team will represent...
Scientists Looking Into Implants, Nasal Sprays to Combat Gambling Addiction
It’s no secret that while most adults have no problem enjoying gambling responsibly, a small percentage of people can develop addictions that cause them to become compulsive gamblers. But scientists around the globe are looking into ways to treat or prevent these...
OJ Simpson Threatens Cosmopolitan With $100 Million Lawsuit, Attorney Argues ‘Malice and Racial Prejudice’ for Ban
OJ Simpson's attorney is threatening The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas with a $100 million lawsuit over an incident that took place last November, which led to his client being banned from the casino. On the night of November 8, Simpson and a...
Dog Racing in Macau to End with Closure of ‘Canidrome,’ But Activists Fear Greyhounds’ Fate
The Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome, the only stadium in Asia built for greyhound racing, will close on July 21, owner Angela Leong confirmed last week. The closure will mark the end of dog racing as a gambling sport in Macau. Leong, who...
Tiger Woods Hopes to Roar Back From Back Surgery at San Diego Tournament
The latest come back for Tiger Woods will take place at the site of his last attempt to return from back surgery and he is hoping it goes better than 2017. The 42 year old has committed to play at the PGA...
Opening of Jeju Shinhwa World Casino Delayed Yet Again
The casino at the Jeju Shinhwa World resort on South Korea’s Jeju Island has pushed back its opening date yet again, with officials this time citing a delay in the transfer of a casino license from another gaming facility. The casino, which...
South Point Casino Owner Michael Gaughan Doubles Worker Bonuses, Credits Trump Tax Reform
Workers at the South Point Hotel Casino in Las Vegas are among the first employees in the gambling industry to learn that their annual bonuses are increasing, thanks to the recent tax reform bill passed by Congress and signed into law by...
