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South Korean Government Raked $54.56 Billion in 15 Years But Casino Boom May be Short-lived
The South Korean government has earned trillions from gambling over the past 15 years. Trillions of South Korean won (SKW), that is, but it’s not doing too badly in US dollars either. According to a...
New Jersey Online Casinos Saving Grace for Land-Based Resorts in Atlantic City
New Jersey online casinos are no longer considered an afterthought or diminutive sector of the state's gambling market, as internet gaming revenues are providing land-based partners substantial returns. March marked the sector's best month ever,...
Amaya Stock Insider Trading Allegations Hit Toronto’s Aston Hill Asset Management Former Execs
Canada's Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has accused former executives of asset management firm Aston Hill of insider trading in Amaya stock. Ben Cheng, the company’s former president and chief investment officer at the time, and...
Infamous Sports Bettor “Vegas Dave” Indicted on Federal Charges
"Vegas Dave," the sports bettor whose real name is David Oancea, has been indicted on 19 federal charges that allege the gambler misused Social Security numbers in an attempt to hide winnings from the US...
Arkansas Legalizes DFS, Bill Moves to House Floor in Texas
Arkansas became the 11th state to legalize daily fantasy sports on Monday when Governor Asa Hutchinson signed bill H 2250 into law. The legislation was passed by both chambers of the state legislature by overwhelming...
Greyhound Activists Weigh in on Florida’s Gambling Battle
Greyhound activists in Florida have spied an opportunity amid the tangle of legislation that is the state’s proposed gambling reforms. Among the proposals of Senator Bill Galvano’s sprawling reform bill is the authorization of “decoupling”...
Japan National Diet Expected to Focus on Social Issues Relating to Integrated Resorts Bill
Japan's National Diet is in the process of coming to terms on regulatory specifics on its recently passed integrated resorts bill, legislation that will legalize commercial gambling in the Asian country, and the statute's social impacts...
Alabama Gaming Expansion Odds Cut Following Governor Bentley’s Resignation
Alabama gaming expansion efforts face a steeper uphill battle following Governor Robert Bentley's (R) resignation, a staunch supporter of authorizing a state lottery and reducing gaming restrictions. Amid a public scandal that included allegations of...
Martha’s Vineyard Casino Can Move Forward, Wampanoag Tribe Celebrates Appeals Court’s Ruling
A Martha's Vineyard casino is likely coming to the Cape Cod affluent island after an appeals court overturned previous rulings that blocked the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head from engaging in gambling. This week, the...
New Jersey Lawyers Take Case for Sports Betting to US SG’s Office
New Jersey lawyers and officials were in Washington this week to meet staff from US Solicitor General’s Office as they pushed their case for legalized sports betting. Ted Olson, himself a former US solicitor general,...
