138 stories by Cort Smith
Wedding Bells for Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, Set to Marry Aristocrat Gaming Executive
Nevada governor Brian Sandoval will make a little bit of history when he marries Las Vegas native Lauralyn McCarthy this weekend. When the two say “I do” on Saturday, it will mark the first time in 154 years that a Nevada governor...
Buffalo Wild Wings Looks to Add Sports Betting Options to the Menu
They’ve already cornered the market on sports fans who love cold suds and hot wings, and now Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) is looking to expand beyond food, beer, and big screens. According to a report published in Gaming Today, the ubiquitous franchise...
New Delta Casino Approved in Vancouver Area, Neighboring Mayor Furious
City council has signed off on plans for a new casino complex in Delta, a Vancouver suburb. But if a nearby mayor gets his way, the project will never get off the ground in its current form. While pointing out that the...
UFC 227 Blood Feud: One of the Hottest Rivalries in Mixed Martial Arts Gets a Reboot
A heated championship rematch will be the feature affair as UFC 227 gets underway at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The main event pits two opponents who’ve been trash talking each other since well before they ever squared...
Gary Bettman Speaks Out in Favor of Sports Betting, But Only if the NHL Gets a Piece
Gary Bettman remains opposed to legalized sports betting, unless of course his league gets a piece of the action. The NHL Commissioner made his most significant comments on the topic since the Supreme Court handed down a May ruling which allows states...
Conor McGregor Dodges Jail Time in UFC 223 Melee, Betting Odds Already Offered on Next Fight
Dana White famously said that his marquee fighter was “going to jail,” but it turns out Conor McGregor got off with nothing more than a slap on the wrist. The biggest star in mixed martial arts pleaded guilty this week to a...
Ohio Sports Betting Bill on the Table as the State Takes First Steps Towards Regulation
Lawmakers in Ohio are taking the first tentative steps toward the legalization of sports betting in the state. While it’s not a slam dunk that legal wagering on sporting events is coming to the Buckeye State anytime soon, it is the first...
Exploding Online Gambling and Betting Market Expected to Reach $128.2 Billion by 2026
Online gaming operators across all platforms should brace for significant growth over the next eight years. The industry is set to ascend to new heights, according to a recent report by Transparency Market Research. The firm, which specializes in analytics and research...
Manny Machado Set to Make His Debut in Dodger Blue, As Los Angeles Becomes New Favorite to Win NL Pennant
The acquisition of one of the best hitters in baseball has created a serious power shift in Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers landed Orioles shortstop Manny Machado this week in return for five minor leaguers, including one of their top...
World Cup Commercial Overload: High Density of Bookmaker TV Spots Draws Viewer Fire
The sheer frequency of World Cup TV spots from British bookmakers are under the microscope as complaints pile up about the number and nature of the ads shown during the massive global sporting event that wrapped up with France's victory on July...
