Rivers Des Plaines to Launch Sports Betting in Illinois on Monday
On Monday, Illinois will become the 15th state in the US to allow sports betting when a suburban Chicago casino opens its sportsbook. The BetRivers Sportsbook will open on Monday…
Two Masked Robbers Snatch $250,000 from New York City Racetrack
New York’s Aqueduct Racetrack was the site of a brazen, late-night robbery of more than $250,000 by two bandits wearing protective surgical masks Saturday. Questions are surfacing if it was…
Virginia Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Casino, Sports Betting Bills
Thanks to some last-minute votes by the state legislature this weekend, Virginia will soon be a state for lovers – of gaming. Virginia state Del. Jay Jones (D-Norfolk), seen here…
Ky Derby Futures Bettors Believe in Baffert-Trained Authentic After Win
With Saturday’s three Kentucky Derby preps now behind us, it appears Tiz the Law now has a competitor to be the favorite when the horses gather in Louisville on May…
Macau February Tourism Numbers Dismal, Enclave Still on Lockdown
Macau remains nearly on lockdown because of the ongoing novel COVID-19 coronavirus, and that’s drastically cut visitor arrivals into the enclave. The Cotai Strip and much of Macau remains largely…
Michigan Sports Betting Going Live Next Week at Detroit Casinos
Michigan sports betting will begin operations next week, but only the three brick-and-mortar casinos in Detroit will initially be taking wagers. The Michigan State Spartans plan to make a deep…
Kudlow Says Stimulus Could be on way for Travel Industry
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Friday the Trump Administration is evaluating responses, potentially including economic stimulus, to help industries and workers affected by the spread of the novel…
Washington State Casino Security Told Couple to Remove Face Masks
Washington state’s Little Creek Casino Resort security staff asked a husband and wife in their 70s to take off their protective face masks this week. It was an apparent effort…
NFLPA Agreement Shows Players Want Slice of League Gambling Dollars
NFL players are voting on the latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a voluminous, 439-page document that features 34 references to gambling. The new NFL bargaining agreement calls for players to…
Stones Gambling Hall Pushes for Dismissal of Postle Cheating Lawsuit
Stones Gambling Hall has submitted a motion to dismiss the $30 million lawsuit against owner Kings Casino LLC, Mike Postle, and tournament director Justin Kuraitis. The motion argues that the…