Bellagio Secures New Trial in $500,000 Employee Fat Shaming Case
A former Bellagio employee who won a $500,000 judgment against the Las Vegas Strip casino last year over a sign that labelled him “Fat Andy” faked evidence in the trial,…
Joe Biden Increasing 2020 Democratic Lead, Bettors Backing Former VP
Joe Biden, the former vice president of the United States, has extended his lead in the race to secure the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2020 presidential election. All the…
Bet365 FA Cup Soccer Broadcasting Rights Deal Under Fire
The UK’s Secretary of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nicky Morgan, has asked English soccer’s governing body, the FA, to review its broadcasting deal with Bet365 and others. Reiss Nelson scores…
Meadowlands, Wagering Initative Help Boost Harness Racing Handle in ’19
Harness racing saw its handle and purses in the United States increase last year despite a slight decline in the number of racing days. A $6 million state subsidy helped…
Justin Thomas Dominating PGA Tour, Enters Sony Open as Favorite
Justin Thomas is seeking his third victory in as many months on the PGA Tour this week in Hawaii at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club. Justin Thomas is…
California Card Room Ordered to Close, Insufficient Cash to Cover Players
California’s Bureau of Gambling Control (CBGC) ordered the emergency shutdown of the Magnolia House Casino in Rancho Cordova on Monday after it was discovered that the Sacramento-area card room did…
DC Councilman Jack Evans, District Sports Betting Advocate, Steps Down
Embattled District of Columbia Councilman Jack Evans announced his sudden resignation on Tuesday. The longest-serving member of Washington’s local governing body did so before his fellow Councilmembers could continue proceedings…
Cambodia Busted 16 North Koreans Working for Chinese Gaming Site
Law enforcement officers in Cambodia recently arrested 16 North Korean nationals for their roles in running an illegal gambling operation with ties to China. Cambodian law enforcement arrested 16 North…
Maine Gov. Janet Mills Has Friday Deadline to Sign or Veto Sports Betting
Sports betting could be legal in Maine before the end of the week – that is, unless the state’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills opts to veto a bill passed by…
Chiba Joins the List of Japanese Cities Saying no to Casinos
Just days before Japan’s newly formed casino commission is set to meet for the first time, Chiba Mayor Toshihito Kumagai announced Tuesday his city is abandoning plans to host an…