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Iowa Tribe Begins Construction on Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino Resort
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is embarking on its first tribal casino resort with global gaming giant Caesars Entertainment. The tribe announced this week that work will soon begin on the project, located in Chandler...
Justice Department Claims Illegal Offshore Gaming Ops Remain a Priority
The United States Department of Justice in April was petitioned by gaming regulators from seven states. They asked DOJ to ramp up the investigation and prosecution of illegal offshore gaming websites that target domestic players....
Ryder Cup Odds Favor US Following Zach Johnson’s Controversial Justin Thomas Pick
The US Ryder Cup team was officially determined on Tuesday, with captain Zach Johnson choosing Brooks Koepka, Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas as his six captain's picks. Europe's captain,...
College Athletes at 150 Schools Can Now Report Betting Suspicions Anonymously
College athletes at approximately 150 colleges and universities now can anonymously report suspicions of betting involvement. The NCAA prohibits its student-athletes from betting on any college sport sanctioned by the governing body. A new tool...
Las Vegas Welcomes Back International Travelers, July Airport Traffic Soars
Las Vegas welcomed more foreign travelers through its Harry Reid International Airport in July than Sin City has in any other month since COVID-19 arrived in Southern Nevada in early 2020. The Clark County Department...
Choctaw Casinos Tap Texas Sports Legends for Advertising Campaign
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, makes no secret about targeting Texans to keep its properties bustling. The tribe's latest marketing ploy further highlights Texas' importance...
Tulane Athletics Dept. Requires Staff NDA to Protect Game Integrity
Tulane University's athletics department is taking great strides to protect the integrity of its games. With sports betting running rampant across the U.S. and a recent high-profile scandal involving several players at Iowa and Iowa...
Illinois Gaming Board Mulls Revoking License for Business With Mob Links
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) continues to review how a restaurant owner with admitted ties to the mob secured a state-issued gaming license. The pact allows him to incorporate video gaming terminals (VGTs) at his...
North Carolina Casino Conversation Should Include State Voters — Poll
New polling out of North Carolina suggests state voters want a say in whether commercial casinos are allowed to come to the Tar Heel State. State leaders in the General Assembly, largely in private, closed-door...
Pennsylvania Chief Gaming Regulator Asks Lawmakers to Resolve Skill Gaming Issue
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's (PGCB) top official is calling on state lawmakers to settle the skill gaming debate. Skill gaming machines remain in countless bars, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores across the commonwealth....