Illinois Could be a Big Sports Betting Player if it Moves Quickly
Sports betting was a piece of the broader gaming expansion legislation passed in Illinois earlier this year, and when the state finally gets it up and running, the Land of…
Ocean Casino Resort Names Terry Glebocki CEO of Atlantic City Property
Ocean Casino Resort has named Terry Glebocki its permanent CEO of the Atlantic City boardwalk property, an appointment that adds a woman to a prominent leadership position in an industry…
Schenectady New York Gambling Management Degree Withers Away
New York State’s struggling gambling climate apparently has led to the likely demise of a State University of New York Schenectady program dedicated to casino and gaming management. The campus…
Stanley Ho Nephew Gets Eight Years for Organizing Prostitution Ring
A nephew of Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for fronting a racket that organized prostitution at the Hotel Lisboa casino….
Case Dismissed for Trio Who Allegedly Conspired to Cheat Foxwoods
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, contends that a couple conspired with one of its former table game dealers to swindle more than $500,000 in illicit winnings on mini-baccarat in…
Rick Salomon Can’t Claim $2.8M Poker Debt from Saudi Sheikh
Professional poker player Rick Salomon has come unstuck in his legal bid to claim a $2.2 million gambling debt from a Saudi sheikh. Rick Salomon, pictured with ex-wife Pamela Anderson,…
Stars Group Acquires 20% of BetEasy It Didn’t Own, Analyst Likes Move
The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ:TSG) said Tuesday it’s paying $102.58 million to acquire the 20 percent of Australian bookmaker BetEasy it didn’t previously own, a move that drew compliments from…
DC Council Committee Recommends Expelling Evans Over Ethics Issues
The DC Council on Tuesday took the first formal step toward removing Councilman Jack Evans from Washington’s local legislative body. An ad hoc committee made up of the remaining 12…
Josh Shaw Appeals NFL Suspension For Betting on League Games
Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw, who faces a suspension at least through the 2020 season for betting on NFL games, has appealed the league’s decision, ESPN reported on Tuesday….
NFL Warns Players, Personnel Betting on Football Will Lead to Termination
Ahead of Week 13, the NFL issued a memo to all players and team personnel reminding them of the league’s hard position against betting on professional football. Commissioner Roger Goodell…