7722 stories by Devin O'Connor
Tribal Casino Helps DEA Bust Drug Dealer With $300K Worth of Meth, Fentanyl
The DEA recently arrested a suspected drug dealer at a California tribal casino The suspect was allegedly found to have $300K in illicit drugs in his possession A California tribal casino is doing its part in the war on drugs. This week,...
Illegal Gambling Websites Dominating European iGaming Market
Illegal online gambling is a far richer market than the legal one in Europe Unregulated gambling websites generated an estimated $93.5 billion in the EU last year Illegal gambling operators had a good year in 2024, as their offshore casino and sports...
Elite Casino Resorts, Owner of Riverside, Acquiring Catfish Bend and FunCity Resort
Elite Casino Resorts is buying Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity The Iowa gaming company recently folded on a lawsuit challenging a casino in Cedar Rapids Elite already owns and operates three casinos in Iowa Elite Casino Resorts, headquartered in Iowa's Riverside, where...
UConn Prof Thinks VR Casinos Can Help Real World Problem Gamblers Find Relief
UConn is studying whether virtual reality casinos can help problem gamblers VR is thought to help with other addictions, including smoking Problem gambling rates are rising in the US. Can a virtual reality casino help problem gamblers overcome their addictions? An associate...
Fairfax Casino Opponents Support Formation of Virginia Gaming Commission
A grassroots group in Fairfax County continues to oppose a push to allow a casino in Northern Virginia The No Fairfax Casino Coalition is seeking a moratorium on new casinos until a state gaming commission is formed Opponents to allowing a casino...
Venmo to Monitor Accounts for Abuse From Angry Sports Bettors
Venmo is taking proactive steps to limit the harassment of student-athletes Many college athletes have faced abuse online for their performance from angry sports bettors Venmo is among the most popular payment services on college campuses Venmo is taking a proactive step...
PGA Tour Urges Lawmakers in Georgia, Home of the Masters, to Tee Up Sports Betting
The PGA Tour is supporting efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia The Peach State plays a major role in the PGA Tour's annual operations Officials with the PGA Tour, testifying on Monday before the House Study Committee on Gaming in Georgia,...
Poker Palace Closing After More Than 50 Years
Poker Palace Casino is closing The small casino is located in North Las Vegas The locals' casino has been sold After more than half a century in business, Poker Palace Casino will soon shutter. Located at 2757 Las Vegas Blvd. in North...
Powerball Jackpot for Tonight’s Drawing Is 10th Richest Ever
Monday night's Powerball jackpot is $750 million The Powerball jackpot hasn't hit since May 31 Tonight's prize is Powerball's 10th-richest of all time Powerball dates back to 1998 when the interstate lottery game debuted as Lotto America. Monday night's drawing comes with...
Better Business Bureau Reports Surge in Online Gaming Complaints
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is seeing a rise in online gaming complaints Online casinos are legal in only seven states The BBB encourages the public to bet only with regulated operators The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports that complaints about online...
