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Calls for Federal Intervention after Cayuga Nation Destroys Daycare Center, Schoolhouse in Leadership Feud
A Cayuga Indian Nation leadership dispute escalated in a shocking fashion last weekend when the New York tribe’s leader destroyed around a dozen buildings controlled by his casino-opposing political adversaries. With local police saying they...
California Lottery Bilked Schools Out of $36 Million in 2018, Says State Auditor
The California Lottery (CSL) shortchanged schools by $36 million in the 2018 fiscal year. That’s according to State Auditor Elaine Howle, who recommended Tuesday in a damning letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the legislature...
New Jersey Has No Powers to Reject Casino-Backed Referendum to Remodel Atlantic City Government
The state of New Jersey would not have the powers to ignore Atlantic City voters should they approve a casino-backed initiative to radically remodel city government at a public referendum next month. Previously, officials at...
Oklahoma Tribes Tell Keetoowah Cherokee and Kialegee to Butt Out of Casino Compact Dispute
Oklahoma tribal operators in a legal battle with Gov. Kevin Stitt over revenue-share payments say two tribes that do not operate class III gaming in the state have no business intervening in their lawsuit, The...
Colorado Sports Betting: First Seven Licenses Approved, Countdown to May 1 Launch
Licensed Colorado sports betting operators can launch wagering operations on May 1st, the state’s Limited Gaming Commission said Thursday. The announcement came as the commission approved the first seven master sports betting licenses and finalized...
Jury Weighs Fate of Vagos Biker Gang Involved in 2011 Sparks Nugget Casino Killing
After a five-month trial, a jury in Las Vegas is expected to spend several days deliberating whether the biker gang behind a notorious 2011 killing on the gaming floor of the Nugget Casino in Sparks,...
Bill to Kill West Virginia Greyhound Racing Fund Dies in Senate
The West Virginia Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have removed state financial support for the greyhound racing industry. The legislation would likely have killed off the sport in West Virginia without going...
NHL Live-Streaming Deal is ‘Major Development’ in US Betting Landscape, Says IMG Arena
The NHL has agreed to a deal with IMG Arena that gives the London-based sports data and content company the exclusive right to provide US online sports books with live video streams of the league's...
$12.3 Billion Flutter Entertainment-Stars Group Merger Over Major Hurdle Down Under
Australian competition regulators have given a preliminary thumbs up to the proposed $12.2 billion mega-merger between Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group (TSG). In a note to investors Tuesday, Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter...
Matchbook Gambling License Suspension: Peruvian Scammers Likely not to Blame
UK regulators suspended leading betting exchange Matchbook’s gambling license on Monday for reasons that are not yet clear. Matchbook is one of the biggest betting exchanges in the world, and claims to handle billions of...
