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Houston Astros World Series Favorites After Feeling at Home on Road
The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are playing in only the third World Series in history to see the home team lose the first five games. Houston returns home for Game 6 – and Game 7 if necessary – to try to...
Campaign Against Alabama Tribal Casino Operator Refuses to Disclose Donors
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI), a casino operator with three resorts in their home state of Alabama, is on the defensive against a nonprofit that wants the tribe's gaming revenue taxed. Poarch Creek Accountability Now (PCAN) is a 501c(4) nonprofit...
Week 8 NFL Odds: New England Patriots Expected to Reach 8-0 Against Cleveland Browns
The NFL odds for week 8 once again have the New England Patriots heavily favored against their competition. This time, the defending champs are spotting 12 points at home against the Cleveland Browns. The undefeated Pats look to hit the halfway mark...
Norfolk Casino Plan Moves Forward Following Failed Campaign to Halt City Council Approval
The Norfolk casino proposal from Virginia's Pamunkey Indian Tribe is moving forward. That's after an opposition group failed to obtain enough signatures to force a public referendum vote on the city council's endorsement of the $700 million project. Say NO to the...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Demands Tribal Casino Update, Delays Consideration of Third IR License
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) wants an update on the legal proceedings between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the federal government regarding its proposed $1 billion casino resort in Taunton. The Mashpee Wampanoags – recognized only in 2007 – are one of...
PGA Tour Boss Says Golf Gambling Product Coming in 2020, Sport Integrity Top Issue
The PGA Tour will roll out its gambling product next year, Commissioner Jay Monahan explaining the paramount goal is to protect the integrity of professional golf. The Tour is now amid its Asian Swing, and is in Japan this week for the...
Best Casinos Outside Las Vegas List Dominated by Native American Resorts
USA Today released its best casino hotels in the US last month, with Mohegan Sun in Connecticut taking top honors. This week, USA Today delivered another list of gaming-related rankings. The "10Best Readers' Choice Awards: Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2019"...
Conor McGregor Announces UFC Return, Sportsbooks Struggle to Set Odds on Mystery Opponent
Conor McGregor says he will step back into the Octagon in January 2020, but UFC President Dana White says nothing is set in stone. The embattled Irishman hasn't fought since UFC 229 in October 2018, where he lost by submission to Khabib...
Washington Nationals World Series Favorites After Taking Two-Game Lead
The Washington Nationals have shocked the baseball world. Following two wins at Minute Maid Park against two of the game's best pitchers, the National League champs are the World Series betting favorites. Few saw this coming. The FanDuel sportsbook now has the...
Macau Welcomes 30.2M Visitors Through September 2019, But Gaming Win Lagging Tourism Growth
Macau is experiencing a surge in visitor arrivals this year. But the increase in the number of people in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) isn't leading to better gaming revenues for casinos. The uptick in visitor arrivals has actually led to...
