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Directors of Australia's Crown Resorts Attack 'Deceitful Campaign' in Letter

Directors of Australia's Crown Resorts Attack 'Deceitful Campaign' in Letter

Casino operator Crown Resorts (CWN.AX) on Wednesday dismissed media reports that it flouted visa rules to bring Chinese gamblers to Australia after the government ordered an inquiry into immigration officials’ dealings with the company.

Submitted by Reuters on, Aug/02/2019

Can I Place Sports Bets With PointsBet in Colorado?

Can I Place Sports Bets With PointsBet in Colorado?

You may soon be able to place sports bets with Pointsbet.com from Colorado, just not at the moment.  Online sports betting is still accessible from the state via a number of top online sportsbooks.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/01/2019

Penn Inks 20 Year Deal With Draftkings, Others for Sports Betting

Penn Inks 20 Year Deal With Draftkings, Others for Sports Betting

Penn National has forged a 20-year deal with Draftkings, the Stars Group, PointsBet, theScore, and Kambi to provide sports betting.  It is being called one of the biggest sports betting deals in the US to date.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/01/2019

William Hill Joins Forces With Income Access to Enhance Affiliate Program

William Hill Joins Forces With Income Access to Enhance Affiliate Program

William Hill has confirmed it is now aligning itself with one of the top affiliate management programs, Income Access, in order to gain a bigger piece of the US regulated sports betting marketshare.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/31/2019

Sports Betting at Prairie Meadows Ready by August 15

Sports Betting at Prairie Meadows Ready by August 15

Sports betting at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa will go mobile before the August 15 date when those in the state will officially be able to place bets with in-state operators.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/30/2019

Jury Selection Begins in Case Involving Motorcycle Gang Brawl, Death at Casino

Jury Selection Begins in Case Involving Motorcycle Gang Brawl, Death at Casino

Echoes and chaos of a deadly 2011 shootout between rival motorcycle gangs in a northern Nevada casino are set to be retold in a Las Vegas federal courtroom in coming weeks, during a racketeering trial of eight Vagos members charged with being part of a broad criminal enterprise in several Western states.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/30/2019

Man Leaves Dog in Hot Car to Go Gamble: Dog Dies

A pet dog succumbed to the heat of summer after being left in a locked car while his master went inside to go gamble.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/29/2019

New Jersey’s Struggle After Bringing in the Biggest Online Casino Revenue in May

New Jersey’s Struggle After Bringing in the Biggest Online Casino Revenue in May

Nevada has always been on top when it comes to the amount of sports bets they accept each month. It was in May 2019 when New Jersey finally triumphed the monthly amount they have received from sports bets.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/29/2019

Am I Able to Bet on the Draftkings Sportsbook App From Iowa?

Am I Able to Bet on the Draftkings Sportsbook App From Iowa?

At the current time Draftkings does not accept customers from Iowa looking to bet on games, however, there are many sites that do take bets from Iowa residents and visitors to the state. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/27/2019

Are There Any Restrictions Betting Sports in Iowa?

Are There Any Restrictions Betting Sports in Iowa?

There are a few critical restrictions when it comes to betting on sports in Iowa that stand to allow a competitive landscape for offshore sportsbooks, many of which have been in business for more than 20 years now.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/27/2019

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 240 From New York: NYC, Buffalo, Rochester More

Where Can I Watch, Bet UFC 240 From New York: NYC, Buffalo, Rochester More

The US Supreme Court recently ruled to allow sports betting nationwide. Two New York State casinos will offer sports wagering in their facilities while offshore sportsbooks will provide New Yorkers with a means to bet on UFC 240 via their mobile devices and laptops.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/26/2019

Online Gambling Myths Busted

Online Gambling Myths Busted

Like with everything online, there is a plethora of myths and rumours going around about online gambling. Targeting everything from rigging conspiracies to security faults, or that you’ll spend more by playing online and face withheld winnings, a lot of these stories couldn’t be further away from the truth but continue to spread online. Others are echoed so often that they grow to be accepted as fact, although being nothing more than myths.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/25/2019

Is Sports Betting Now Legal in New York?

Is Sports Betting Now Legal in New York?

 

It took the United States a while to embrace local sports betting. In fact, sports betting in general was considered illegal all in all states until 2018. There are only four states where sports betting, and these are Nevada, Oregon, Delaware, and Montana.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/24/2019

$1.6 Million in Sports Betting June Revenue for MS

$1.6 Million in Sports Betting June Revenue for MS

Casino revenues sprinted ahead in Mississippi in June, powered by a strong performance at Gulf Coast gambling halls.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/24/2019

Where Can I Bet Sports in Indiana?

Where Can I Bet Sports in Indiana?

You will soon be able to bet sports in Indiana, both online and at retail sites.  Here is a list of sportsbooks were you will be able to place wagers.  Offshore sportsbooks are also accessible from Indiana and will look to compete with higher cash bonuses, more attractive lines and more extensive selection of prop bets.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/23/2019

Iowa Expects to Have Sports Betting by September

Iowa anticipates having sports betting available to residents and those visiting the state by the start of this upcoming football season, however, those wanting to place bets on the local college teams will only be able to do so with an offshore sportsbook.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/23/2019

6 Factors to Consider When Joining an Online Casino

6 Factors to Consider When Joining an Online Casino

If you enjoy playing casino games, then you’ll love playing them online.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/23/2019

What’s the Deal with Online Casino Regulations?

If you've played on online casinos as much as we have, you've probably noticed the range of different regulations which seem to exist in various locales.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/23/2019

PA Largest Casino Rolls Out Online Gambling

PA Largest Casino Rolls Out Online Gambling

GAN plc (“GAN” or the “Company”), an award-winning developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gambling software, services and online gaming content in the United States, today announces that GAN and Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. trading as ‘Parx Casino’ (“Parx Casino”) launched 24/7 Internet casino gaming in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Wednesday July 17. This launch represents the second major launch of online services for Parx Casino, following the launch of internet sports betting on June 24, 2019.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/23/2019

5 US Sports Betting Related Stocks to Pay Attention To

5 US Sports Betting Related Stocks to Pay Attention To

Market Watch believes these are the five companies that were flourish within a regulated US sports betting framework, but will they really?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/22/2019

New Mexico Gambling Income Declines Over 6-year Period

Tribal casino revenues and taxes from racetrack gambling in New Mexico suggest the industry is in the doldrums or contracting in areas, according to an analysis.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/20/2019

Regulators Say New Casino Not Cheating Gamblers Out of Winnings

Regulators Say New Casino Not Cheating Gamblers Out of Winnings

Massachusetts gambling regulators say their preliminary investigation shows the new Encore Boston Harbor casino isn't cheating gamblers out of their winnings as a class action lawsuit alleges.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/19/2019

Why Is There No iPhone App for SugarHouse Sportsbook in PA?

Why Is There No iPhone App for SugarHouse Sportsbook in PA?

The SugarHouse Sportsbook in Pennsylvania began taking sports bets this week, however, if you have an iPhone, you won't be able to bet...at least not via the SugarHouse app.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/17/2019

Is the Online Casino Industry About to Enter a New Phase?

Is the Online Casino Industry About to Enter a New Phase?

If there’s one thing that can be said about the casino industry, it’s the fact that it’s always improving and innovating. If you looked back at some of the earliest online casinos of the late 1990s, they would seem like ancient carvings compared to the masterful sites around today. There have been some considerable landmarks in the evolution of online casinos over the years. The advancements of slot games to five reels is notable, as is the introduction of live streaming in the last few years.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/17/2019

Maxbet – The New Big Casino in Asia

Have you been to the new big casino in Asia? Well, you can travel there right now through your computer screen! The newest casino is not a physical place at all.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/17/2019

Sports Betting May be Coming to North Carolina, But Would be Limited

Sports betting is coming to North Carolina but will only be available in the state's western tribal casinos operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee casinos in Cherokee and Murphy.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/16/2019

Casino Reports Opening Week Profits As Suit Alleges Cheating

Casino Reports Opening Week Profits As Suit Alleges Cheating

A class action lawsuit is accusing Encore Boston Harbor of cheating gamblers out of their winnings as state regulators disclose the new casino's first week earnings.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/16/2019

Where Can I Play Online Roulette From PA for Real Money?

Where Can I Play Online Roulette From PA for Real Money?

Beginning the week of July 15, 2019, you will be able to play real money roulette from the state of Pennsylvania with casinos operating mobile sites from within the state.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/15/2019

Where Can I Play Online Slots From PA for Real Money?

Where Can I Play Online Slots From PA for Real Money?

You will soon be able to play real money online slots from the state of Pennsylvania with casinos operating mobile sites from within the state. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/15/2019

Illinois Online Sports Betting Registration Process: You'll Need to Sign Up On-Site

Illinois Online Sports Betting Registration Process: You'll Need to Sign Up On-Site

If you want to start betting sports from Illinois online, you'll first need to register in person at one of a handful of on-site establishments.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/12/2019

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