13085 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Brazil’s Sports Betting Push Draws Attention From the NFL
Brazil is in the process of creating a legal and regulated sports betting industry, despite opposition by more than a few well-placed individuals. There's little doubt that it will succeed, and the effort may have caught the attention of the NFL. The...
Detroit Casino Workers Pave the Way for Possible Strike
Unionized workers at Detroit’s gaming properties overwhelmingly indicated they are ready to walk off the job. On Friday, with 99% of the union members voting, they authorized a strike for later this month. A strike could take place as early as October...
Las Vegas Raiders Release Chandler Jones After His Arrest — Report
The Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend released defensive end Chandler Jones from his contract, according to a news report. He was arrested Thursday for allegedly violating a temporary domestic violence protective order in Las Vegas. His recent actions demonstrated conduct detrimental...
Tabcorp Hit With Another Fine in Australia for Violating Betting Regulations
Tabcorp is in trouble again with gaming regulators in Australia for failing to comply with established rules of engagement. The gaming operator received a fine in New South Wales (NSW) as September drew to a close, making it two fines in the...
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Fatal Shooting Suspects on the Lam
Local police continue to investigate the deadly shooting of a man outside of Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The shooting took place near the gaming property at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday. It appears a passenger in a vehicle shot...
New Hampshire Lottery Commission Delays Hearing on Controversial Concord Casino License
A planned hearing on what will happen to the license of the Concord Casino was delayed for 10 days by New Hampshire authorities. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission had scheduled the hearing for Tuesday. It will now be held on October 13,...
NFL’s Chandler Jones Nabbed by Cops in Las Vegas, Coach Says It’s a Private Matter
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly violated a protective order in Las Vegas. The 33-year-old was booked at the Clark County Detention Center, TMZ Sports reported. Jones is charged with two counts of violating...
Detroit Casino Workers Voting on Strike Authorization for When Contracts Expire
Workers at Detroit’s three casinos are voting Friday on whether to authorize strikes when their contracts expire next month. Voting will be completed by 9 p.m., and the votes will be counted Friday night. The unionized employees work at MGM Grand Detroit,...
Chicago Card Club Owner Says It Will Be Destroyed By Migrant Shelter
The proprietor of a recently opened card club in Chicago claims his operation will be destroyed after the landlord turned portions of the structure into a shelter for migrants. A few months ago, the Chicago Card Club opened on the bottom floor...
Brazil Lawmaker Raises Bribery Accusations Amid Legal Betting Push
Despite increased legislative support in both chambers, Brazil's plans to legalize and regulate sports betting continue to be the source of serious controversy. The latest move comes from an anti-gambling senator who's accused a representative from the Chamber of Deputies of bribery...
