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New South Wales Calls Off Forced Cashless Gambling … for Now
A recent attempt by political figures in New South Wales, Australia (NSW) to force cashless gaming on gamblers has failed. The measure isn't dead though, as the subject is expected to appear again ahead of next year’s elections. NSW is in the...
‘Monday Night Football’ Turns Into a Halloween Nightmare for the Cincinnati Bengals
The NFL's Battle of Ohio on Halloween night was more than a little spooky. "Monday Night Football" pitted the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals, and there were no treats in store for QB Joe Burrow and his tigers. Cleveland's running game...
UK National Lottery’s Incoming Operator Wants to Buy Camelot
Allwyn Entertainment is working on taking over the UK’s National Lottery after beating out incumbent operator Camelot. Striking while the iron’s hot, Allwyn now wants to purchase the competitor while it’s already down. Allwyn's win of the National Lottery was nothing short...
European Poker Tour London Main Event Gives England Another Poker Title
The European Poker Tour (EPT) has wrapped up its London stop following a number of crushing games. The £5,300 (US$6,084) Main Event drew a large field before it dragged on through days of brutal action, trying to find a winner. The UK's...
Paraguay Could Issue Exclusive Sports Betting License by Day’s End
Paraguay is close to determining who will control sports betting in the country for the next five years. By the end of the day Monday, the country's gaming regulator may have selected a single operator to control a multimillion-dollar business. The National...
Jair Bolsonaro’s Loss in Brazil Could Fuel Gambling Legislation Changes
On Sunday, Brazil's voters decided it was time for a change. In a few short months, Jair Bolsonaro won't be president of the country anymore, and that could mean gambling expansion in the country has a chance. The progressive Luiz Inácio Lula...
The NFL Turns Orange For Halloween on ‘Monday Night Football’
Things are going to be spooky in Ohio tonight, but not because it's Halloween. The NFL's Monday Night Football features an orange Ohio showdown, with the Cleveland Browns facing the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns (2-5) and Bengals (4-3) square off on the...
Seattle Seahawks Retain NFC West Lead With Solid Performance
There were a lot of surprises in the NFL on Sunday, including a game where the Carolina Panthers blew two easy chances to take down the Atlanta Falcons. Elsewhere in the league, the tides are shifting as patterns begin to emerge. The...
The NY Giants Look To Threaten the NFC East Standings on NFL Sunday
The New York Giants (6-1) visit the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) at Lumen Field today for NFL Sunday. It's an important matchup, as they hope to find a way to unseat the 6-0 Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. It won't be easy,...
‘UFC Fight Night 213’ Competes With Jake Paul’s Boxing Match Tonight
The UFC APEX in Las Vegas will host top-10 featherweights Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen tonight in one of the main events of the year. In the UFC Fight Night 213 co-main event, veterans Max Griffin and Tim Means will try to...