Del Mar Cancels Thanksgiving Card as Forecast Prompts Safety Concerns
Del Mar has announced it will not hold its annual Thanksgiving day race card, citing concerns about a weather system expected to hit the area around the Southern California track…
Las Vegas Expects 322,000 Thanksgiving Visitors, Workers Picket Airport
McCarran International Airport passengers landing on Tuesday for the Thanksgiving holiday are among the 322,000 travelers expected to visit Las Vegas this week. But airport travelers were met by a…
Caesars Could Bring a Sportsbook to Audi Field, Home of DC United
Caesars Entertainment is reportedly in talks with Major League Soccer (MLS) club D.C. United about bringing a sportsbook to the team’s home pitch, Audi Field. Audi Field, home of D.C….
Paddy Power Rugby Ad Deemed Racist, Anti-English, Highly Insensitive
An advertisement from Irish bookmaker Paddy Power that ran during the 2019 Six Nations rugby tournament violated marketing industry standards, or so says a watchdog group. This Paddy Power ad…
Casino Shootings Continue in Billings Montana as Police Search for Clues
Billings, Montana police pursued their investigation this week into two recent shootings — one of which took place at a local casino — to see if they are connected. Gas…
Caesars Cutting Some Managment Staff to Lower Costs
A key element in Eldorado Resorts, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ERI) $17.3 billion takeover of Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR) is the acquirer’s ability to find at least $500 million in cost savings. That’s…
Casino Owner’s Arrest Triggers Political Crisis in Malta
A third Maltese government minister resigned on Wednesday because of circumstances arising from the arrest of the island’s biggest casino owner, Yorgen Fenech. (Left to right) Chris Cardona, Keith Schembri,…
Gaming and Leisure Properties Spreads Cheer With Higher Dividend
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI) gave its shareholders a pre-Thanksgiving gift Wednesday in the form of a higher dividend. Gaming and Leisure Properties is in a giving mood this…
Stephen F. Austin Latest to Stun College Hoops After Upsetting No. 1 Duke
Remember when I said Evansville’s shocking upset over then-No. 1 Kentucky would be difficult to top this college basketball season? Well, let me introduce you to Stephen F. Austin. Nathan…
PointsBet, Q Casino Both Launch Online Sports Betting Apps in Iowa
PointsBet has officially gone online in Iowa, making it the second state where it offers mobile sports betting. PointsBet CEO Johnny Aitken (center, with scissors) helps open the company’s first…