WV Lottery Director Issues Apology for Political Betting Snafu
A day ago, it seemed like a new era was beginning in US sports betting as FanDuel announced West Virginia had allowed it and other sportsbooks to offer wagering on…
Trump to See Why SBA Bars Small Casinos from COVID-19 Loan Program
President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he’d check into issues with smaller casinos not qualifying for federal small business loans that were included in the recent COVID-19 relief…
FanDuel Launches, Then Halts Political Betting in West Virginia
It was a moment for US sports betting history that may be its equivalent to the Bush-Gore presidential election of 2000. On Tuesday, West Virginia seemed to become the first…
California Tribe Gains Federal Permission for Amador County Casino Near Sacramento
A California tribe has finally gained federal permission to build a casino resort in Amador County outside Sacramento, to the dismay of many local residents. A small Northern California tribe…
Closed Tribal Casino in California Reportedly Site for UFC 249 on April 18
Dana White has found his location for UFC 249. As initially reported by independent MMA reporter Jeff Sherwood, a tribal casino in central California will host the highly anticipated April…
Michigan Tribe Sued for $124 Million Over Derailed Lansing Casino Project
Developers behind a no-go casino project in Lansing, Michigan are suing their former partners, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, for at least $124 million, claiming breach of…
Amid Nevada Unemployment System Chaos, Pro Gamblers Seek Benefits
The Nevada unemployment system isn’t effectively able to meet current demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic, causing statewide frustration among the tens of thousands of Nevadans who find themselves out of…
Wynn Resorts Rallies After Liquidity Update, Upsized Bond Sale
Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) are higher by almost six percent in midday trading after the gaming company said it has approximately $3 billion worth of liquidity. That gives it…
Bernie Sanders Ends Presidential Bid, Sets up Trump vs. Biden
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is suspending his 2020 campaign, resulting in a likely scenario that pits President Donald Trump vs. former Vice President Joe Biden in the November presidential election….
Nevada Gaming Commission Chair Tony Alamo Resigns
Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) Chairman Tony Alamo has announced his resignation effective April 17 in an effort to focus his attention on the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony Alamo, pictured here in…