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China to Amend Criminal Law, Impose Prison Sentences on Foreign Casino Operatives
China is warning foreign casinos that marketing gambling to its people will result in prosecution, and if a proposed amendment to its criminal law is passed, a potential lengthy prison sentence. Inside Asian Gaming broke the news that an amendment to the...
Pennsylvania Online Casinos Welcome Live Table Game Dealers
Two Pennsylvania online casinos, BetRivers and DraftKings, are amid a two-day test period with live table game dealers on their interactive platforms. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved BetRivers and DraftKings to operate online live dealer games for blackjack and roulette...
DraftKings Offers Another $50K Free Debate Pool, Biden Maintains Betting Lead
DraftKings is once again offering a free-to-play presidential debate pool with $50,000 up for grabs. Players who enter are tasked with answering nine questions on the debate outcome. Those who successfully predict the answers will share the $50,000 pot. Moderator Kristen Welker...
Tiger Woods Hopes to Go Low at ZOZO, Leads in Betting Ticket Slips
Tiger Woods is back on the PGA Tour for the first time since missing the cut at the US Open in mid-September. Woods returns to defend his ZOZO Championship title, which he won a year ago this month in Japan by three...
Las Vegas Insider Scott Roeben Discusses Sahara Lawsuit Dismissal
Mr. Vital Vegas, Scott Roeben, is the go-to Twitter account for the inside scoop on all things Las Vegas for locals and out-of-towners. Roeben is saying free speech prevailed in Sahara's lawsuit against him. Sahara Las Vegas, owned and operated by the...
Long-Delayed All Net Arena Project Receives Extension From Clark County Commissioners
All Net Arena has received yet another land-use application extension from Clark County. The arena is the proposed mixed-use resort targeted for the Las Vegas Strip's northern end. The Clark County Board of Commissioners today voted to extend the time frame the...
Caesars Entertainment Says Danville Casino Has Widespread Local Support
Caesars Entertainment has unveiled a list of more than 100 local businesses that support its mission to bring Danville, Va., a casino resort. On November 3, voters will be asked if they approve of allowing a commercial casino property to come to...
Penn State University Studying Whether Online Gambling is Detrimental to Society
Researchers at Penn State University are studying the societal impacts of legal online gambling in Pennsylvania. Dr. Glenn Sterner, assistant professor of criminal justice at Penn State Abington, is heading up the study. Sterner is also the coordinator of the Greater Philadelphia...
Live! Casino Pittsburgh Opening November 24, First Pennsylvania Satellite
Live! Casino Pittsburgh, a satellite casino in Pennsylvania featuring 750 slot machines and 30 table games, will open its doors on November 24 at 6:00 am ET. The Cordish Companies won the Category 4 satellite license during the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's...
Virginia Churches Oppose Casino in Bristol, Asks, ‘What Would Jesus Do?’
Some Virginia churches are in opposition to a proposed casino resort. They're are asking area residents, "What would Jesus do?" The answer, they preach, is that their Lord and Savior would vote "No" on a local gambling referendum. On November 3, voters...
