Nevada Sportsbooks Won Super Bowl with Near Record Handle, Hold
The Kansas City Chief hoisted the Lombardi Trophy as winners of Super Bowl 54, but Sunday was a great day for Nevada sportsbooks, too. Patrick Mahomes was MVP of the…
More Indictments Filed Against Tsukasa Akimoto for Alleged Japan Bribery
Tsukasa Akimoto, a Japanese politician who played a key role in the ongoing process to legalize casinos, was indicted again in connection with a suspected bribery scheme. Tsukasa Akimoto has…
As Iowa OKs Eldorado-Caesars Deal, Sportsbook Issue Still Unresolved
ALTOONA, Iowa – As state gaming boards continue to approve the merger between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, officials from both companies are working to close the deal that would…
New Hampshire Sports Betting Beats Expectations, Takes $20.8 million
New Hampshire’s sports betting market booked a net profit of $1.2 million on a $20.8 million betting handle in the first month of its existence. Gov. Chris Sununu has been…
Oregon Voters Could Consider Commercial Casino in Wood Village
Two Oregon businessmen are once again attempting to open a commercial casino — this time, in Wood Village. They submitted a proposal last week to change the state’s constitution to…
MGM Resorts Stock Typically Isn’t a February Winner
Historically speaking, February isn’t a great time for stocks as the S&P 500 averages a 0.30 percent decline in the second month of the year, but MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM)…
Barstool Buy Credit Positive For Penn, But Don’t Expect an Upgrade
Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) said last week it’s paying $163 million in cash and stock to purchase a 36 percent stake in the entertainment and sports media property Barstool Sports,…
Fugitive Bulgarian Casino Kingpin Bohkzov Arrested in UAE
Bulgaria’s wealthiest gambling tycoon, Vasil Bozhkov, has been apprehended in the United Arab Emirates. His arrest comes just days after he was charged in absentia in his home country with…
US Not Ready for Political Betting n ’20 But Future Races May Be Different
A day after Super Bowl LIV, another big American event takes place. On Monday, the Iowa caucuses will formally kick off the 2020 US presidential election as, after months of…
Gambling and Poker Helped Hunt Family Build Fortune, Establish Chiefs
The Hunt family – owners of the Kansas City Chiefs – is one of America’s richest families, and gambling and poker played a critical role in the early success of…