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Illinois Sports Betting Likely to Miss Super Bowl, But March Madness Could be Consolation Prize

Efforts to get sports betting operational in Illinois appear likely to fall short of being ready for the Super Bowl. But Prairie State bettors...

Todd Shriber — December 10, 2019

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Boracay Casino Developer Abandons $550M Plans, Dissolves Partnership With Galaxy Entertainment

The $550 million Boracay casino project proposed by Leisure & Resorts World Corp. (LRWC) and partner Galaxy Entertainment is being abandoned after months of...

Devin O'Connor — December 9, 2019

Former Providence Mayoral Candidate Harrop Gets Lifeline in Case Challenging Rhode Island Sports Betting

Todd Shriber — December 6, 2019

Alabama casino tribe politics

Alabama Tribe’s Pitch for Exclusive Gaming Rights Gains Key Support in State Capital

Devin O'Connor — December 6, 2019

Oklahoma casinos

Oklahoma Governor Stitt Says Tribal Operations Illegal After Jan 1, Chickasaw Threatens Legal Action

Philip Conneller — December 6, 2019

Michigan casinos

Michigan House Passes Bill That Would Remove Political Donations Ban for Casinos

Philip Conneller — December 5, 2019

Danville, Virginia Requests Proposals from Casino Developers, But City Still Needs State Lawmakers and Voters to OK Gaming

Steve Bittenbender — December 4, 2019

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Powerful Las Vegas Union Plans Town Halls With Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders

Devin O'Connor — December 4, 2019

DC Council Committee Recommends Expelling Evans, Who Pushed Sole-Source Sports Betting Contract, Over Numerous Ethics Issues

Steve Bittenbender — December 3, 2019

Illinois Could Become Sports Betting Mecca Rivaling Nevada, New Jersey When it Goes Live

Todd Shriber — December 3, 2019

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No Malarkey! Former VP Joe Biden 2020 Democratic Betting Favorite

Former VP Joe Biden has opened up a considerable lead on online political betting exchange PredictIt to secure the 2020 Democratic Party nomination. The...

Devin O'Connor — December 3, 2019

Atlantic City’s Controversial Effort to Eliminate Elected Mayor’s Post Gets Casino-Connected Donations

Ed Silverstein — December 1, 2019

Malta Casino Owner Yorgen Fenech Charged with Journalist Murder, Prime Minister Muscat Resigns

Philip Conneller — December 1, 2019

Missouri Report on Hot Button Gambling Issues Coming Monday, Could Hint at State Plan For Sports Betting

Todd Shriber — November 29, 2019

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Hokkaido Pulls Out of Japanese Casino Race, Citing Environmental Angst

Philip Conneller — November 29, 2019

Brazil President Bolsonaro Courts Evangelical Supporters Prior to Entertaining Gambling Expansion

Todd Shriber — November 28, 2019

What Do Gaming Company Novomatic, a Far-Right Politician, and a Bogus Russian Oligarch Have in Common? Austria Vows to Find Out

Philip Conneller — November 27, 2019

China online gambling

China Poses Future Threat to European Online Gaming Industry: Analyst

Philip Conneller — November 27, 2019

Michael Bloomberg 2020 odds

Michael Bloomberg ‘All-In’ for 2020, Entry Shakes Up Political Betting Odds

Devin O'Connor — November 25, 2019

Oklahoma tribes

Oklahoma Governor Stitt Like ‘Used Car Salesman’ in Compact Negotiations, Says Tribal Chief

Philip Conneller — November 25, 2019

2020 odds impeachment debate

Democratic Debate Reshapes 2020 Odds, President Trump Impeachment Chances Strengthen

Devin O'Connor — November 21, 2019

Japan Won’t Consider Casino Bids Before 2021 Under Proposed Government Timeline

Philip Conneller — November 21, 2019

Georgia House casino legislation

Georgia House Lawmakers Embark on Gaming Listening Tour to Discuss Casino Resorts

Devin O'Connor — November 20, 2019