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Odds Long Seminoles and Florida Resolve Gaming Compact Before 2020 Session Ends
The Seminole Tribe in Florida, one of the most powerful Native American groups in the country, isn't expected to resolve its long-running gaming compact dispute with its home state before the legislature is scheduled to adjourn later this month. In May 2019,...
Maryland Sports Betting Bill Progresses, Voters Could Decide Fate in November
Maryland sports betting Senate Bill 4 is moving to the state's upper chamber floor after receiving unanimous approval in committee. Introduced by Sen. Craig Zucker (D-Montgomery), the legislation seeks to allow the state's three horse racetracks, six casinos, and potentially the NFL...
Arnold Palmer Odds: Rory McIlroy in League of His Own, Defending Champ Molinari Searching for Game
If the odds are correct, Rory McIlroy is the man to beat at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. But, then again, favorites this year in golf haven't exactly been the best bets. Of the 10 completed events on the PGA Tour this...
Freehold Raceway Seeking Sports Betting License, New Jersey Track Owned by Pennsylvania Casino Operators
Freehold Raceway parent owners Penn National Gaming and Greenwood Racing – both casino operators that are headquartered in Pennsylvania – are moving forward with plans to incorporate a sportsbook into the historic New Jersey venue. The Freehold Borough Council unanimously approved a...
Macau Implementing Safeguards to Curb Problem Gambling Among Locals
Gambling addiction among Macau locals continues to increase, prompting the enclave government to implement new protections to curb casino access for tens of thousands of residents. There are growing concerns in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) that locals are gambling at...
Joe Biden Super Tuesday Delivers Big Wins for Bettors Who Took Underdog Turned Democratic Favorite
Former VP Joe Biden pulled off several upsets on Super Tuesday, winning 10 of the 14 Democratic primaries. Prior to Tuesday's showdown, PredictIt bettors had the party's moderate 2020 Democratic candidate favored in just six states – Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma,...
President Trump to Speak at Republican Jewish Coalition, Cater to GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) will, for a second consecutive year, welcome President Donald Trump as its featured speaker during the group's Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas. Scheduled for March 13-15 at Las Vegas Sands' Venetian and Palazzo resorts, the three-day...
‘Year of Downtown’ Las Vegas Underway, Gateway Arch Construction Begins This Month
It's the "Year of Downtown," or so says Las Vegas city leaders. Along with the recent $32 million refurbishment of the Fremont Street Experience canopy, Mayor Carolyn Goodman says an abundance of new developments has the area positioned well to continue its...
G2E Asia 2020 in Macau Postponed by COVID-19 Coronavirus, Gaming Expo Rescheduled
G2E Asia 2020, one of the largest annual conventions in Macau, is being rescheduled from May to July because of the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The postponement moves the Global Gaming Expo to July 28-30. The location remains the same...
Floyd Mayweather Says Wilder Wins in Fury Trilogy Bout, But with Caveat
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather says Deontay Wilder will beat Tyson Fury in their third bout. But only if he's the one who trains the "Bronze Bomber" ahead of their July fight. Oddsmakers have Fury as the heavy favorite, the FOX Bet line...