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Congressional Sports Betting Hearing Postponed Due to ‘Scheduling Complications’

A rumored sports betting hearing held by the US Senate Judiciary Committee has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. ESPN's David Purdum, who covers...

Devin O'Connor — June 20, 2018

Thailand world cup gambling crackdown

3,000 Arrested for Illegal World Cup Gambling in First Five Days, Thai Police Claim

Thailand’s military junta was not kidding when it announced a “serious crackdown” on World Cup betting ahead of the tournament last week. The junta...

Philip Conneller — June 19, 2018

Pacific-Island casinos

China-Backed Pacific Island Casinos ‘Threat to US Military’

Philip Conneller — June 19, 2018

Del Lago makes last ditch attempt for relief

Troubled New York State Del Lago Resort Makes New Plea for State Help

Philip Conneller — June 19, 2018

Vietnamese sports betting push goes awry

Vietnam Sports Betting Push Missed World Cup Because No Operators Applied

Philip Conneller — June 19, 2018

UK bookmakers Treasury FOBT

Fix Is In: FOBT Betting Change Delayed as UK Bookmakers and Treasury Strike Backroom Deal

Devin O'Connor — June 19, 2018

Japan casino bill protests

Japan Casino Bill Passed by Lower House as All Hell Breaks Loose on Committee Floor: Not a Done Deal Yet

Philip Conneller — June 19, 2018

Massachusetts sports betting

Massachusetts Sports Betting Must Wait Until 2019, Says Gov. Charlie Baker: Slow and Steady Outlook Called For

Philip Conneller — June 18, 2018

Atlantic City casino employees jobs

Atlantic City Casino Employees Getting Back to Work, More Than Half of Previously Laid-Off Union Members Ready to Clock in at Hard Rock, Ocean Resort

Devin O'Connor — June 18, 2018

Geoff Freeman AGA casino sports betting

Outgoing AGA Chief Geoff Freeman Says Gaming Going ‘Mainstream’ Critical to Lobbying Efforts

Devin O'Connor — June 17, 2018

Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize Odds Shorten Following Singapore Summit

President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize after his historic Singapore Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un....

Devin O'Connor — June 14, 2018

Brazil gambling

Elections Could Frustrate Brazil Gambling Reforms Until 2019 and Beyond

Philip Conneller — June 13, 2018

Adam Laxalt Nevada governor race

Nevada AG Adam Laxalt — Noted Online Gambling Opponent, Sheldon Adelson Ally — Wins GOP Gubernatorial Primary Without Breaking a Sweat

Devin O'Connor — June 13, 2018

Connecticut tribal casino East Windsor

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Seeking DOI Answers Regarding East Windsor Casino

Devin O'Connor — June 13, 2018

Japan casino bill IR Shinzo Abe

Japan Casino Bill Vote Could Come Wednesday, Integrated Resorts Measure Expected to Pass

Devin O'Connor — June 12, 2018

New York sports betting

New York State Sports Betting Push Moving Forward, But How Far Can It Go in a Week?

Philip Conneller — June 12, 2018

Kim Jong Un Donald Trump Singapore

Singapore Summit Success: Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un Kiss and Make Up, Sheldon Adelson’s Marina Bay Sands Hosts North Korean Leader in Singapore

Devin O'Connor — June 12, 2018

New Jersey legalizes sports betting

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Officially Legalizes Sports Betting After Grueling Seven-Year Fight

Philip Conneller — June 11, 2018

Trump-Kim summit odds

Singapore Summit with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un Spurs Online Odds, North Korean Leader Arrives With Personal Porta-Potty

Devin O'Connor — June 11, 2018

Swiss online gambling referendum

Net Neutrality Flatlining: Out After Switzerland Online Gambling Referendum, FCC Following Suit

Philip Conneller — June 11, 2018

Swiss online gambling

Protection or Censorship? Swiss Online Gambling Net Neutrality Referendum to Decide Sunday

Philip Conneller — June 9, 2018

Massachusetts casino Brockton Rush Street

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Urged to Reconsider Southeastern Casino Proposal

Devin O'Connor — June 9, 2018

Las Vegas RNC Republican National Convention

Las Vegas in Running to Host 2020 Republican National Convention

Devin O'Connor — June 7, 2018