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Despite Recent Knee Injury, Brooks Koepka Favored at Honda Classic
Brooks Koepka has been golf's most dominant player in recent years. But after suffering a knee injury and undergoing a painful stem-cell injection, the 29-year-old admits he's "nowhere near 100 percent." Regardless, oddsmakers have him as the favorite this week at The...
British Columbia Labor Union Says Casino Workers Remain Exposed to Organized Crime Syndicates
British Columbia's largest labor union says its members who work inside casinos remain exposed to criminal syndicates that are attempting to launder money. Stephanie Smith, president of the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), told the commission investigating money laundering...
China Cancels Thousands of Citizen Passports for Those Working in Philippines POGO Centers
China has revoked thousands of its citizens' passports on grounds that they violated laws by traveling to work in the Philippines' online gaming industry. China is fed up with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) targeting its people with online gaming. It's estimated...
Dodgers World Series Favorites Following Yankees’ Luis Severino Surgery Announcement
The New York Yankees' World Series odds are lengthening following the news that starting pitcher Luis Severino will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2020 season. The Yanks have been the consensus betting favorite to win this year's World Series....
Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics in Jeopardy Because Of Coronavirus, But Odds Favor Games Staying on Schedule
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo could be cancelled because of the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. But odds, at least for now, favor the games remaining on schedule. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for July 24 at Olympic Stadium in the...
Democratic Debate Odds: Betting Favorite Sen. Bernie Sanders on Defensive
The debate odds for tonight's showdown in Charleston, South Carolina, predict that the Democratic Party's 2020 frontrunner Sen. Bernie Sanders will be on the defensive for much of the roughly two-hour affair. The senator from Vermont cemented his frontrunner status by winning...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Has No Plans to Expand Casino Operations Downstate
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) remains opposed to expanding gambling operations at the two downstate racinos – Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino. The two racinos, which are only permitted to offer video lottery terminals that resemble slot...
NFL Draft Odds: Could Bengals Bypass Joe Burrow Due to Small Hands Measurement?
The NFL Draft begins April 23 from Las Vegas' famed Bellagio Fountains, and while Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow is highly anticipated to be selected as the No. 1 overall pick, one of his physical attributes could cause a bit of hesitation...
Gaming Stocks and Global Markets Crash Amid Coronavirus Fears, MGM CEO Jim Murren Wins Big
Share prices of gaming stocks tumbled with global markets on Monday, as a surge in the number of confirmed COVID-19 virus cases continues to spread across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The week kicked off with a global sell-off, as investors...
Macau Gaming Regulator Responds to Complaints Regarding Casino Coronavirus Safety
The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) is responding to several complaints regarding casinos failing to enforce required health and safety precautions stemming from the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Following a 15-day closure because of the current coronavirus that was first reported...