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Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Seeks to Ban Market Leaders Like DraftKings and FanDuel
Legislation in Hawaii that seeks to legalize in-person sports betting and poker games on the island of Oahu would simultaneously prohibit the industry's leaders from participating. The third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu is the most populated with about one million residents....
Rob Gronkowski to Attempt Super Bowl Field Goal, FanDuel to Give $10M if Kick is Good
Retired NFL great Rob Gronkowski is as known for his off-field antics as is he for his former on-field play. His next marketing stunt will go down during Super Bowl LVII, and this time there's $10 million on the line. FanDuel on...
VICI Properties Expands North with Purchase of Four Pure Canadian Casinos
VICI Properties is expanding its real estate footprint north to Canada with the purchase of four land-based casinos in Alberta. VICI, a real estate investment trust controlled by Caesars Entertainment, announced Monday a deal with Pure Canadian Gaming Corporation. The transaction transfers...
Collin Morikawa’s Disastrous Tournament of Champions Finish a Wild Ride for Bettors
Collin Morikawa and the golf gods weren't on good terms Sunday afternoon in Kapalua at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The 2020 PGA champion and 2021 Open winner was on cruise control in Hawaii. Morikawa stood atop the tournament leaderboard from round...
Massachusetts Voters Reject Another Horse Racetrack Sportsbook Development
Massachusetts voters have opposed a second thoroughbred horse racetrack development pitched alongside a sportsbook. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is readying the debut of legal sports betting in the commonwealth. State lawmakers and Gov. Charlie Baker (R) legalized sports betting last year....
Mega Millions Soars to $1.1B, Fifth-Richest Lottery Jackpot in US History
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion after no ticket matched the six winning numbers during the Friday night drawing. The winning numbers last night were 3-20-46-59-63 and the gold Mega Ball 13. It marked the 24th drawing...
Pennsylvania Casino Table Dealer, Accomplice Charged for Cheating Scheme
A Pennsylvania casino table dealer and an apparent coconspirator have been charged for allegedly running an illicit cheating scheme at an electronic craps game. Pennsylvania State Police say Jason Richard Kutney, 52, of Bear Creek, and Louis Grasso, 66, of Pine Bush,...
Resorts World Las Vegas Ends Free Self-Parking Except for Rewards Members
Resorts World Las Vegas promised perpetual free valet and self-parking when the glitzy $4.3 billion integrated resort opened on the Strip's northern end in June 2021. Less than two years later, neither parking option remains complimentary for all guests. Just months after...
Macau Reopening to Entire World, Chinese Casino Enclave Dropping Pandemic Protocols
Macau will drop nearly all of its COVID-19 pandemic protocols as they relate to entry procedures this Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. After more than three years of entry restrictions, Macau is ceasing COVID-19 testing, quarantine, and observation mandates for most arrivals. Beginning...
Railroad Pass Casino Safe Opened After 42 Years, Contents Underwhelm
The Railroad Pass Casino on the outskirts of Henderson, Nev., opened up a safe on December 29. That's after it was locked for more than 40 years while holding contents unknown. Owner Joe DeSimone inherited the safe after acquiring the historic casino...