138 stories by Cort Smith
UFC 232 to Feature Female Superfight, as Justino Opens as the Early Favorite Against Nunes
It will be champion on champion action as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) unveiled a killer card featuring a matchup fight fans have been clamoring for. Women’s featherweight champ Cris “Cyborg” Justino will face bantamweight champ Amanda “Lioness” Nunes at UFC 232,...
Myanmar Burmese Leaders Push to Eradicate Gambling Prohibition, Allowing for Foreigner-Only Casino Expansion
Lawmakers in Myanmar -- the country formerly known as Burma in Southeast Asia that's bordered by India, Laos, Thailand, and China with a population of 51.4 million -- have submitted a new bill which would pave the way for the first foreigner-only...
Ohio Sports Betting in Doubt for 2018 as Senator Questions Constitutional Validity
It’s looking like a long shot that lawmakers in Ohio will legalize sports betting before the end of the year as the debate heats up on the legalities of the concept itself. With the NFL season just around the corner, that’s bad...
Newest Jeju Casino Towers Over Competition Despite Dispute With China
The Jeju Shinhwa World casino and resort may be the new kid on the block, but it’s already established itself as the big bully to be reckoned with. The latest figures show that the newest casino on South Korea’s Jeju Island, located...
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Regulations Take Shape, Mobile Betting Will be Permitted
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has signed off on temporary regulations surrounding sports betting in the Keystone State. While it’s a significant and exciting step forward for those anxious to place their first legal wagers, it will still be weeks -...
Upcoming Casino Esport Conference Luring Las Vegas Industry Execs Looking for Ways to Cash In, But a Few Roadblocks Remain
Early fall's Casino Esport Conference coming to Las Vegas -- coming into town for the second year on September 5 and 6 -- will pull in hundreds of casino executives, game developers, and players. The 30,000-square-foot, purpose-built Esports Arena at the MGM...
Arizona Mazatzal Casino Heist: Two Employees Charged with Armed Robbery at Their Own Casino Now in Federal Custody
Two Mazatzal Casino workers in Arizona who moved in on the cage of their own employers on July 17 shortly after midnight, brandishing firearms and shooting multiple rounds, are now in federal custody. Miraculously, no one was hurt in the attack. Men...
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...
