138 stories by Cort Smith
Casino Artificial Intelligence Technology Takes Hold in Michigan, Will be Tracking Your Feelings
The next time you walk into the Gun Lake Casino just south of Grand Rapids, Michigan, you’re going to be watched like you’ve never been watched before. Where you go, how you get there, how long you stay there, and even how...
US Legal Sportsbetting Gaining More Support, University Survey Research Shows
A recent study from East Carolina University's Center for Survey Research shows that legalized sports betting has plenty of fans among the American populace. The poll -- which was part of the university’s recent “Life, Liberty, and Happiness" survey -- reveals that...
Washington, DC Sports Betting Bill Gets City Council Boost at Public Hearing
A Washington, DC public hearing on legalized sports betting this week brought new energy to the issue, as city council members continued their push to get on board before neighboring cities do. Councilman Jack Evans -- the bill's sponsor -- outlined why...
DraftKings to Find America’s Best Sports Bettor in First-Ever Championship Event
It was only a matter of time before a bit of creativity started to creep into the sports betting scene. DraftKings (DK) has announced that it will hold the Sports Betting Championships, featuring a prize pool of $2.5 million. Sports betting has...
Rank Group Fined Six Figures for Allowing Problem Gambler to Blow $1.3 Million in a Single Day
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has levied a £500,000 ($661,000) fine against the Rank Group for failing to help a high roller, a problem gambler who lost £1,000,000 ($1.3 million) in just 24 hours. According to the regulator, the Rank Group fell...
NHL Ottawa Senators Strike Sponsorship Deal With Ontario, Canada Casino
Canadian NHL team the Ottawa Senators have struck a partnership deal with the Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino in Ontario, an affiliation which will make the property the team’s “official casino.” While it’s mostly a sponsorship deal, the pact will also see the...
UFC 229 Features Ruthless Feud as McGregor Looks to Upset Nurmagomedov
It’s been awhile since the biggest star in mixed martial arts stepped into the octagon, but Conor McGregor is set to return to the sport’s biggest stage this weekend. The trash-talking Irishman will take on rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of...
World Series Betting Breakdown Puts the Powerhouse Red Sox in Driver’s Seat
The Major League Baseball regular season features 2,430 total games, and for the first time ever, there were two tie breakers this year. Add that to the two wildcard games which wrapped up last night, and 2018 saw a record number of...
Vancouver Raid on Suspect Illegal Gambling House Turns Up Two Local Casino Workers
Two British Columbia (BC) gaming workers were arrested after the province’s anti-gang unit raided a suspected illegal gaming house in the Vancouver area. They were among nine people detained in the raid, which took place in the spring. However, the details weren’t...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Elects New Interim Chair as Wynn Investigation Nears End
The twisting saga surrounding the high-profile Wynn investigation took another turn this week, as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) selected a new interim leader to replace the one who abruptly quit this week. The three members of the regulatory panel have chosen...
