New Jersey Lawmakers Expected to Extend iGaming to 2028
New Jersey lawmakers are considering whether to extend the state’s 2013 authorization of online casino gambling, which is set to expire at the stroke of midnight on Nov. 27, 2023….
Indiana Casino Fined for Failing to Police Child Support Scofflaws
An Indiana casino will pay $16K to the state of Indiana to settle several charges, including failing to check if winners were delinquent on child support before delivering big payouts….
NFL Suspends Four More Players for Gambling Violations
The NFL issued one-year suspensions to Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry, and Demetrius Taylor for violating the league’s strict gambling policy by betting on NFL games. Nicholas Petit-Frere earned a six-game…
Rush Street Interactive Could Be Takeover Target for Stake.com
Crypto casino operator Stake.com is rumored to be looking at acquisitions that could provide it entry into the US iGaming market, and Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) could be on…
Store Clerk in $3M Lottery Theft Case Went on Lam, Pleads Not Guilty
A Massachusetts store worker who went on the lam after being accused of the theft of a customer’s $3 million lottery ticket pleaded not guilty to related charges this week,…
Feds Drop ‘Varsity Blues’ Charges Against Ex-Wynn, MGM Exec
Federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against Gamal Abdelaziz, the former MGM and Wynn senior executive caught up in the “Varsity Blues” scandal. Gamal Abdelaziz, above, claimed he believed he…
A’s or ABC’s? Teachers Union Seeks to Unwind Public Funding for Athletics’ Las Vegas Stadium
The union representing Nevada’s teachers wants to stop the Oakland A’s from getting the $380 million in public funding the state’s legislature, and governor, already approved to build their planned…
Illinois Casinos May Soon Allow Ex-Cons to Apply for Jobs
The Illinois gaming industry continues to expand. To help fill the hiring void, the state may soon allow ex-cons to apply for these jobs. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) signs…
FanDuel Leads Horse Racing Betting Apps, DraftKings ‘Places’
One of the oldest forms of wagering, horse racing is getting a needed jolt thanks to technology and FanDuel is leading the way in terms of apps for betting on…
Damian Lillard Trade Rumors Won’t Go Away
All-Star guard Damian Lillard stated multiple times that he hasn’t requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, but that hasn’t stopped the Miami Heat from relentlessly pursuing him, which…