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College Football Betting Threatens to Surpass NFL at Vegas Sportsbooks
When it comes to sports betting in the United States, there’s no doubt that football is king. But while the NFL has historically been the main driver of that wagering, many sportsbooks are now saying that college football has become the game...
No Verdict in Atlantic City PILOT Lawsuit Challenging Casino Tax Plan
The Atlantic City PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program that allows the town's remaining casinos to pay a flat property tax instead of fluctuating payments based on assessments was back in court on Thursday. Superior Court Judge Julio Mendez listened to...
Auburn Alum Hoping to Cash In on Longshot National Championship Bet
It’s always fun to bet on your favorite team and see them win, but for one Auburn alum, a football victory on the field could translate into a major sportsbetting win. In October, Chris Hefner put down $250.91 at the Venetian on...
Connecticut Sues US Department of the Interior Over East Windsor Casino
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy (D) and the state's two federally recognized tribes want answers over the legality of constructing a satellite casino in East Windsor. Connecticut, along with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department...
Sheldon Adelson Loses Appeal in Defamation Suit over Prostitution Practices in Macau
Las Vegas Sands billionaire Sheldon Adelson's reputation was not harmed by a Democratic Jewish group's claims in 2012 that the casino magnate allowed prostitution to take place inside his Macau resorts. That's according to the US 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in...
As New Jersey Waits Out SCOTUS PASPA Decision, State Gives Virtual Sports Green Light
New Jersey will have to wait until next year for the Supreme Court's ultimate decision when it comes to the state's right to offer legalized sportsbetting in its casinos. Meanwhile, gamblers in the Garden State still can bet on games, but only...
VIP Junkets Return China’s High Rollers to Casinos in Macau, Australia, and Philippines
Junket groups are once again bringing high rollers from the Chinese mainland to VIP rooms and casinos floors in Macau, as well as to casinos in Australia and the Philippines. The multibillion-dollar integrated casino resorts in Macau, as well as casinos in...
Bitcoin Frenzy as Cryptocurrency Breaks $10,000 Barrier, Then $11,000, in 24 Hours
Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has become a popular banking method at many online casinos, has surged in value this week, not only breaking the $10,000 barrier on Tuesday but also hitting $11,000 just hours later on Wednesday. As has nearly always been...
Man Robs Bellagio Poker Room at Gunpoint, Suspect Still at Large
Las Vegas police are still searching for a man who robbed the Bellagio’s poker cage at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon. The robbery took place around 3:50 pm local time, with several games going on in the poker room at the time hardly...
New York Giants Bench Eli Manning, Odds Increase
Eli Manning has been the starting quarterback for the New York Giants since 2004 but had his job unceremoniously taken from him Tuesday afternoon. Coach Ben McAdoo announced backup Geno Smith would be behind center when the team travels to play the...
