Gambling
Virginia Casinos: Tysons on Hold, But Debate Continues
The dream of a gleaming casino complex in Virginia, outside the shadow of D.C.'s MGM National Harbor, has been placed on hold. A bill proposing a casino in Fairfax County, specifically Tysons Corner, was tabled by the Virginia Senate Subcommittee on Resources until 2025 [WUSA9].
Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel and Casino Stages Topping Out Ceremony
New casino, hotel and entertainment complex set to open in early 2025
UK Gambling Row Among Tories Deepens
Britain’s gambling regulator has alleged that five more police officers bet on the timing of the July 4 national election, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday, as claims widen that people close to the government used inside information for their own profit.
Spanky Casting Call: Who Will Play Pro Bettor in Netflix Series?
Complaint claims masked man grabbed and violently spun plaintiff around, then threatened to kill him unless he paid $500,000 to pro bettor Spanky. So we set out on a quest to find out who might be cast as the professional sports bettor should Netflix make this into a series.
Spanky Not Surprised a 'Masked Man' Would Attack 'Unhinged Poker Player' He Says Owes Millions
"Steve Jacobs is now seeking compensation by way of a frivolous lawsuit against DraftKings - to either pay off other debts or to keep gambling," Spanky claims.
Spanky Speaks: Identifies 'John Doe' as Steve Jacobs in Suit Claiming Assault, DraftKings Data Leak
The complainant says that a masked man grabbed and violently spun him around, then threatened to kill the plaintiff unless he paid $500,000 to Spanky.
DraftKings Responds to Crazy Lawsuit Alleging Extortion, Leaked Customer Info, Death Threats
The filing alleged that unidentified staff in the “upper echelons” of DraftKings knowingly provided the plaintiff’s address, sensitive personal information, financial history, and betting history to a professional sports bettor.
Blackhawks Announce Circa Sports as Official Home Jersey Patch Sponsor
The Chicago Blackhawks today announced a multi-year partnership agreement with sports betting venture Circa Sports to be the official jersey patch sponsor for the Blackhawks home red jerseys.
Complaint Claims DraftKings, Pro Bettor, Masked Man Threatened to Kill Plaintiff
The filing alleged that unidentified staff in the “upper echelons” of DraftKings knowingly provided the plaintiff’s address, sensitive personal information, financial history, and betting history to popular pro sports bettor and network event organizer.
Australia Blocks Three More Gambling Sites, Others Named in Tory Betting Probe
The party’s chief data officer, Nick Mason, is the latest Tory to be investigated in the growing scandal.
Crazed Woman Climbs Craps Table, Throws Chips at Players: Arrested
Plus Aria Las Vegas computers crash as attendees prepare to check in for fraud conference.
Kansas Gambling News - June 2024
State bonds would be used to cover up to 70% of each new stadium, paying them off over 30 years partially through revenues from sports betting.
Aria Casino Hell as Computers Crash
No sign of a hack yet.
Conference Chair of the Indian Gaming Association Calls Out 'Dumbest Lawyer in Industry'
"This is the idiot that testified in Sacramento that the state didn’t need to change the constitution for sports betting," Rocha lashed out.
WagerWire Difficult Decisions Ahead as Marlins Co-Owner Funded Gambling Firm Hit With Patent Suit
Dominic LaRocca, a long time advisor in the gambling sector, tells Gambling911.com WagerWire is infringing on his patent.
The Most Epic Hand in Poker History?
Plus Phil Ivey makes final day of Super High Roller.
Bovada to Michigan Customers: Don't Be Alarmed
A clearer picture of Bovada's status in Michigan was beginning to take hold late Saturday
Spanky Promises More Women at This Year's Bet Bash
He also apparently got all the licensed sportsbooks in Massachusetts to attend an upcoming meeting on limits.
Michigan Gambling News - June 2024
How effective has the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) Cease & Desist letter been in regard to keeping Bovada out of Michigan really?
Could the Popular Cashout Feature at DraftKings, ESPN Bet, Others Be Gone Following Lawsuit?
Get Out Ahead, LLC made waves late Friday night when Gambling911.com broke the news that it had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against one WagerWire, LLC and tells us they intend to go after all other alleged violators, namely pretty much every regulated sportsbook in the US.
Patent Lawsuit Targets Popular Cash Out Feature Offered at Top Sportsbooks
"Get Out Ahead LLC Will prosecute infringers on its IP to the fullest extent of the law."
Nearly 2000 Vegas Tourists Dead in a Single Year?
There was at least one suicide a week involving a non-resident of Las Vegas.
Boyd Gaming Eyes Penn Entertainment, ESPN Bet Deal
This potential acquisition led to a halt in trading of Penn Entertainment's stock on Thursday but the stock price was not up 20% on the month Friday afternoon.
Alberta to Enter Online Gambling Space, Betfred Exits Maryland
Betfred recorded a May handle below $500,000 compared to FanDuel, which accepted $195.2 million worth of online bets in Maryland last month.
Bovada Restricts New Michigan, Colorado Customers From Playing
Bovada is still accessible from the two states but is no longer allowing new accounts from those who enter a Michigan or Colorado ZIP code and all withdrawals must be via cryptocurrencies.
Tories Caught Up in Political Betting Scandal
The Mirror reports that a flurry of bets were placed on a July 4 date for the poll in the week before Mr Sunak named the actual date.
Overcoming the Challenges of Being an Online Gambling Affiliate in 2024
Everything from search engine updates to root out so-called "parasite SEO" to regulatory compliance, gambling affiliates must stay on top of their game more than ever before.
Sports Betting Could Help Kansas Snatch Chiefs, Royals
Revenues from sports betting would help to build new facilities.
PrizePicks Makes Cover of Atlanta's Biggest Newspaper
Homegrown fantasy sports giant plants its flag in Georgia despite the state’s murky sports betting laws.
The Difference Between Online Casino Gameplay And Visiting A Physical Casino
Two different worlds of the casino gaming industry bridge the gap between one another for bettors to have varying experience. The glowing lights and bustling sounds of a physical casino with its gaming machines is a much different experience than virtual reality that is the modern-day casino online.
