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Mass Shooting in Jacksonville Caught During Live Streaming of eSports Event (Video)

The Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff's Office said there was a mass shooting with multiple fatalities at a downtown shopping-dining complex on Sunday and urged people to stay far away from the area. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/26/2018

Trump Favored More Than Any Other Candidate Combined: President Retweets BOL Odds

Trump Favored More Than Any Other Candidate Combined: President Retweets BOL Odds

Trump was currently at 3/2 odds compared to Democrat Kamala Harris at 10/1

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/25/2018

MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

MGM Springfield Makes New England Debut

Investing in the Revival of a Great American City, Massachusetts’ First Resort and Casino Brings 3,000 Permanent Jobs and New Entertainment Offerings to Region

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018

Utah Senator Orin Hatch to Introduce Sports Betting Legislation

One of the original authors of legislation banning sports betting across the USA plans to introduce a new bill that would regulate the activity at the federal level.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018

Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

Vegas Rejects Sportsbook Settlement

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement on Thursday with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts, and suggested revoking the company’s license.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/24/2018

Golden Nugget Unveils Sports Betting App PlaySugarHouse.com

The Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City has announced the debut of its online sports betting app, PlaySugarHouse.com, in an effort to compete with the first New Jersey sports betting app, courtesy of Draftkings.com. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018

Online Poker Like Terrorism?

Online Poker Like Terrorism?

A former Democratic U.S. senator from Arkansas could now be known as the Queen of FUD, writes Erik Gibbs of CalvinAyre.com.  FUD in this case stands for Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/23/2018

U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. Casino Industry Revenue Hits Record $40.28 bln in 2017

U.S. commercial gaming revenue topped $40 billion for the first time ever in 2017 at $40.28 billion, with states receiving a record $9.23 billion from gaming taxes alone, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

PlayMGM Sports Betting App Debuts in New Jersey

Move over Draftkings, New Jersey has a new sports betting app in the form of PlayMGM.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

DOH! NJ Regulators Claim Decline in Gambling, Then Say That was Mistake

New Jersey gambling regulators say they made a mistake when they initially reported how Atlantic City casinos performed in the second quarter.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

Will I Be Able to Bet College Football Games Online From Florida?

While the US Supreme Court has now made sports betting legal in the United States, Florida residents will not be able to bet the  games in any of the state's casinos for the upcoming 2018 College Football season. 

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

Poker Pro Gets 12 Years for $53 Million Scam

Poker Pro Gets 12 Years for $53 Million Scam

A one-time poker pro has been jailed for 12 years after defrauding a Victorian jail after scamming the Commonwealth Bank of nearly $58 million in a fraud of “breathtaking proportions”.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing

A former casino employee accused of killing a work supervisor and wounding another at a company picnic will not face the death penalty but could receive life in prison without parole if convicted, the top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Tuesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

Bitcoin Price Rises Sharply in Just 20 Minutes, Winklevoss Launch Crypto Org

Bitcoin Price Rises Sharply in Just 20 Minutes, Winklevoss Launch Crypto Org

Total market rose by a total of $11 billion in one hour

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

How Reliable are Online Sportsbook Reviews?

How Reliable are Online Sportsbook Reviews?

The start of a new football season in the NFL and at the college ranks is right around the corner and you might be in the market for an online sportsbook to take your betting action.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/22/2018

NJ's Top Gambling Regulator: Offshore Books Will be 'a Significant Competitive Force' in US Sports Betting Market

NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck says these sites are operating illegally in state

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018

Montenegro the Focus at Inaugural European Gaming Congress (EGC) with Tatjana Scepanovic (Montenegro Bet)

Montenegro features several amazing casinos. Best ones are on the Montenegrin Coast. When it comes to online gambling, well it’s a different animal.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018

Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night

Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night

Las Vegas police say authorities arrested several known gang members at a resort casino near the Strip that were gathered at the Rio Sunday night.  That casino plays host to the World Series of Poker each year.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018

Borgata Wants Phil Ivey to Repay Back $9.6 Million Now as Lawyers Hold Up Process

Borgata Wants Phil Ivey to Repay Back $9.6 Million Now as Lawyers Hold Up Process

Ivey and gal pal were able to spot defective cards while playing baccarat to give them edge

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/21/2018

Will I Be Able to Bet the NFL, College Football in Ohio for the 2018 Season?

It is looking grim for those who wish to bet at the local casinos, sports bars and even gas stations in the Buckeye State of Ohio, at least where the 2018 NFL and College Football season is concerned.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Meadowlands Sportsbook Wait Times to Place Bet Up to an Hour - Just for Betting Baseball!

Meadowlands Sportsbook Wait Times to Place Bet Up to an Hour - Just for Betting Baseball!

Meadowlands sportsbook made $1.3 million in just 18 days

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

14 People Injured During Backstreet Boys Concert at Casino

An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start of an outdoor concert by the Backstreet Boys.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Romanian Gambling Industry update with Cosmina Simion at CEEGC Budapest 2018

Since the regulation of the Romanian gambling industry, most of the large brands have obtained licenses to offer their services on the territory of the country.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Colleges Mull Pushing for Share of Legal Wagering Proceeds

Colleges Mull Pushing for Share of Legal Wagering Proceeds

Concerned that expanded sports gambling will bring additional costs for ensuring their games are on the up-and-up, college athletic departments are looking for a way to get a piece of the action.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist

Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist

A federal judge has dismissed charges against a man incorrectly identified as someone who picked up the keys from a kiosk to commit a $200,000 robbery at the Wind Creek Montgomery casino in Alabama last week.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Spanish Tax Authority Hunting Down Poker Pros

Four years after Barcelona EPT win, German poker pro hit with €235,000 tax bill by the Spanish authorities

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/20/2018

Harrah's Gets Online Gambling License in PA

Harrah's becomes third casino firm to be granted license to operate online casinos in PA

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/19/2018

Where Can I Bet on Sports, College Football Near Chicago?

Currently, the only way to bet sports in and around the Chicago, Illinois area is via internationally licensed online wagering sites.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/18/2018

FanDuel Sportsbook Meadowlands Information, Hours of Operation, More

  • The FanDuel-branded sportsbook at the Meadowlands Racetrack opened the summer of 2018
  • Hours of operation are expected to vary depending on games and events but are generally 10 am to 1 am
  • Online gambling is also available in the state of New Jersey, just not in NYC or anywhere else in New York State
Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/18/2018

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