Nevada Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order Through May 15
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) announced yesterday that the state’s stay-at-home order is being extended through at least May 15. Many Nevadans are ready to get back to work, but…
Reports Say Sports Bettor Billy Walters May Get Early Release from Prison
Billy Walters, a well-known sports bettor currently serving five years for insider trading, will be released from federal prison, according to media reports. That could happen as soon as this…
Coronavirus Could Push More State Lotteries Online
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing lottery sales across the country to plummet, as millions of Americans are being laid off and many brick-and-mortar retail lottery agents remain closed. Lottery sales…
Florida Greyhound Racing Ban Does Not Violate Fifth Amendment
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the state’s greyhound racing ban on constitutional grounds. Every dog has its day: Could greyhound racing already be finished…
MGM Earnings Fall, Expects Bellagio, New York New York to Reopen First
MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE:MGM) first-quarter earnings drastically slid, as temporary closures and travel controls forced by the coronavirus stoked a 29.2 percent year-over-year decline in revenue. But the company did…
Match Fixing Concerns Amplified During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sports betting industry insiders said that match fixing has become a particular concern as the sporting world shuts down during the COVID-19 pandemic, though they have no reason to suspect…
Magnus Carlsen Invitational Reaches Semifinal Round, Carlsen Favored
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen remains favored to win his namesake tournament, as the Magnus Carlsen Invitational heads into its semifinal and final rounds this weekend. Magnus Carlsen is one…
Sisolak Unveils Plan to Reopen Nevada by May 15, Casinos Excluded
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak unveiled the first part of his COVID-19 recovery program for the state Thursday, saying he wants to begin reopening businesses on May 15, if not sooner….
Atlantic City Casinos Being Advised by AtlantiCare Health on Reopening
Atlantic City casinos are partnering with the AtlantiCare healthcare system to form best practices to allow the gaming resorts to reopen safely once permitted by the state. Atlantic City casinos…
DraftKings Set to Launch iGaming in Pennsylvania on Friday
DraftKings is wasting little time to get into the iGaming business in Pennsylvania. DraftKings Chief Compliance Officer Tim Dent, shown at the opening of the company’s retail sportsbook at the…