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Unapologetic: NFL Admits Referee Errors in NFC Championship, Blames Humans
The NFL is finally admitting referee errors occurred in the NFC Championship game that greatly improved the chances of the Los Angeles Rams advancing to Super Bowl 53. But for New Orleans Saints fans looking for an apology, the league says there...
New York Sports Betting Regulations Proposed, MGM Resorts Completes Empire City Acquisition
New York sports betting regulations were proposed this week by the state's Gaming Commission, and the rules will now undergo a 60-day public comment period. The 33-page document will govern sports betting operations at the four Upstate New York commercial casinos. Native...
Stanley Ho Children Battling Over Billionaire’s Casino Empire, Daughter Pansy Seeks Control
Stanley Ho, the billionaire dubbed the "King of Gambling," officially retired last April. Since then, several of his children and one of his wives have been feuding for control of his casino empire in Macau. Ho, 97-years-old, has been married to four...
Just Three of Japan’s 47 Prefectures Want Integrated Resort Casino
Japan is divided into 47 prefectures, but to date, only three regional governments have expressed public support for welcoming an integrated resort casino. A special committee of appointed lawmakers from the National Diet – Japan's legislative arm – is currently forming regulations...
Atlantic City Housekeepers Want Panic Buttons, Urge State Lawmakers to Pass Legislation
Atlantic City housekeepers are urging state lawmakers to pass legislation that requires hotels across the state to provide room attendants with panic buttons in case an emergency arises. Unite Here Local 54 is the largest casino union in Atlantic City. The organization...
Americans Will Bet $6B on Super Bowl 53, Nearly All Wagers Placed Illegally
Super Bowl 53 this Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia, will attract around $6 billion in bets, but the American Gaming Association (AGA) says almost all of the money will be wagered illegally. Americans in seven more states have access to legal sports betting...
Super Bowl Bettors Like Patriots Over Rams, SuperBook Issues 442 Props
Super Bowl 53 betting has overwhelmingly been on the New England Patriots over the underdog Los Angeles Rams. After point spreads opened with New England spotting Los Angeles just a point, the line has increased to as much as a field goal....
Nevada Sports Betting Regulations Amended by State Gaming Commission
Nevada's sports betting regulations have been amended by the state Gaming Commission after receiving recommendations from the Gaming Control Board. On Thursday, the state's chief regulatory authority amended certain sports betting definitions in an attempt to better clarify the terms. They included...
MGM Resorts Forms Special Committee to Review Real Estate Assets
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren announced in a brief statement yesterday the formation of an ad-hoc Board committee that will review the casino company's real estate holdings and report back with recommendations on the assets. Murren explained that MGM Board members John...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Postpones Third Resort Casino Verdict
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) says it won't decide on whether to approve a third integrated casino resort in the southeastern part of the state until appointed Chair Cathy Judd-Stein assumes her role and has adequate time to familiarize herself with the...