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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Concedes Tribal Gaming Compact Fight
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) says he will not appeal a federal judge's ruling that state Class III gaming compacts will automatically be renewed on Jan. 1, 2020. Western District of Oklahoma Chief Judge Timothy DeGiusti ruled in July that Oklahoma's 35...
Final Debate Draws Low Ratings, But Gives Trump Betting Boost in Pennsylvania
The final presidential debate of 2020 was President Donald Trump's least-watched of his political career. But not all was lost for his reelection chances, as he gained momentum in Pennsylvania. The second of two presidential debates was certainly much more presidential and...
Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Receives Gaming License
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to operate the casino floor at the forthcoming Virgin Hotels Las Vegas resort. The historic vote marks the first time an entity controlled by a Native American tribe...
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...