7722 stories by Devin O'Connor
Is Sports Betting Increasing Problem Gambling? New Study Suggests So
Researchers in Massachusetts say sports betting is leading to increased problem gambling Participation rates in sports betting continue to climb, they say Many sports bettors report financial hardship because of their wagering The quick spread of legal sports betting since May 2018...
California Man Who Placed Fentanyl-Laced Pills Around Tribal Casino Sentenced
Samuel Westphal will spend seven years in prison Westphal was arrested at a tribal casino in California with counterfeit oxycodone pills Westphal was selling the fentanyl-laced pills at the casino resort A California man will spend the next seven years in prison...
Macau Money Exchange Ring Busted, Police Say Millions Laundered Illegally
Police in Macau have busted an alleged unlicensed money exchange Mainlanders use such illegal businesses to secretly move money into the casino hub A 2024 law made unlicensed currency exchanges illegal Macau's Judiciary Police says it recently busted an illegal money exchange...
Lake of the Ozarks Casino Resort From Osage Nation Unveiled in Missouri
The Osage Nation has unveiled a rendering for its Missouri casino The tribal property would include only Class I and II gaming -- not slots or table games Missouri's first tribal casino by way of Lake of the Ozarks is moving closer...
Senate Committee Approves Gambling Addiction Research Among Military
The military could soon start studying gambling addiction among servicemembers Many US military bases overseas have slot machines Gambling addiction rates are higher among the military than the general public The United States Department of Defense (DOD) could soon start studying how...
Diddy Pardon Odds Remain Long as Longtime Democrat Asks Trump for Release
Bettors don't think Diddy will receive a pardon from President Donald Trump Diddy remains in a federal prison until his October sentencing Diddy faces up to 20 years in prison Diddy, the disgraced hip-hop mogul, who early last month was found guilty...
All 50 State Attorneys General Call on Justice Department to Combat Offshore Casinos
All 50 state attorneys general are asking the DOJ to target offshore gambling ops Online casino gambling is allowed in only seven states Offshore casinos and sportsbooks target players in prohibited markets All 50 state attorneys general are calling on the United...
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Slots Player Hits 389 Jackpots in a Single Day
Hard Rock Tampa claims a lucky slots player won 389 jackpots in a single day Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida There's a heater, and then there's a Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...
Illinois Strengthens Gaming Advertising Rules, Enacts Ban on College Campuses
Illinois has altered how gaming companies can advertise Gaming businesses are no longer permitted to advertise on college campuses Responsible gaming messaging is needed in all marketing materials Legal gaming operators in Illinois recently saw their advertising freedoms shrink. On Monday, the...
New York City Council Democrats Won’t Override Mayor’s Support of Bally’s Bronx
The New York City Council isn't expected to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto Adams' veto allowed the Bally's Bronx casino bid to continue Bally's Bronx is a proposed $4 billion development at Ferry Point The Democrat-controlled New York City Council isn't expected...
