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720 stories by Mark Keast
Are There Plea Deals on the Horizon for Defendants in Mob-Linked Gambling Case?
Reports say defendants in gambling cases involving an NBA player and coach are negotiating plea deals Close to three dozen people arrested in nationwide FBI action in October Two separates gambling cases, one involving an illegal poker scheme and the other connected to illegal sports betting...
Mohegan Marks Launch of Sportsbook with NHL Flyers Deal
Mohegan launched online sportsbook in Pennsylvania earlier in November Partnership with NHL's Flyers will include in-game and on-site marketing activations Flyers are one of the NHL's most storied franchises Mohegan Digital has announced a new marketing partnership with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers to...
MLB Agrees to Share US Senate-Requested Gambling Probe Docs
A US Senate committee asked for MLB gambling investigation docs Two MLB pitchers have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a betting scandal MLB commissioner says he wants to get ahead of any future inappropriate behavior around prop betting With the...
Ontario Breaks iGaming Wager Record with Growth Surge
Ontario igaming market generates record CAD $9.24 billion in October Online casino market share comes in at 85% P2P poker sees 10% increase in revenues compared to September Ontario saw a big jump in total wagers in October, according to financial data...
Bet99 Taps UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre for Responsible Gaming Push
Bet99's responsible gaming campaign with GSP is a continuation of 2022 campaign St-Pierre is a member of the UFC Hall of Fame New TV, digital and social media commercial featuring GSP started running Tuesday night If you’re an iGaming operator and you...
Why Canadians Are Still Skipping U.S. Travel
Trips by Canadians to the U.S. by air in October declines 23.9% year-over-year 70% of Canadians surveyed said they would be uncomfortable trading to U.S. this winter Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announces Las Vegas resorts' Cyber Week deals The number of international arrivals to Canada (returning...
Banned NCAA Player Admits He Shaved Points for ‘Fast Cash’
New Orleans player is one of six banned by the NCAA Player said he needed "fast cash" to help support a newborn child Player tells "Good Morning America" he was approached by a Las Vegas bettor to take part in the scheme...
Chiefs Crush Bettors’ Dreams in NFL Week 11
Payton likely coach of the year favourite in NFL after big win over the Chiefs Allen back in the MVP conversation after six TDs in win over the Bucs Eagles now Super Bowl betting favourites after Week 11 Most of the NFL talk today...
Saskatchewan Community Gaming Grants Dip Slightly in Q2
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan issues CAD $2.2 million in community grants in Q2 Charitable gaming grants are funded by earnings generated from Saskatchewan’s gaming industry operators Saskatchewan saw a slight decrease in charitable gaming grants handed over by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan...
Bet Live on the Grey Cup at New Chances Casino Terrace Proline Lounge
Latest lounge opening in Terrace the sixth for BCLC in the province Lounge opening today just in time for Grey Cup game, later today Roughriders betting favourites for the big game The latest Proline Sportsbook Lounge in British Columbia opens its doors...