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Simon Deloit
AuthorSimon is a freelance writer who specializes in gambling news and has been an author in the poker/casino scene for 10+ years. He brings valuable knowledge to the team and a different perspective, especially as a casual casino player.
Sports
February 18, 2019
Obama to Join First NBA Basketball League Outside NA
Former US President Barack Obama will be involved with the development of an overseas NBA League, the organization’s first foray beyond its homeland. President Obama Ready to Slam dunk The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, will be actively involved with the development of a new basketball league sponsored by the NBA. This […]
Sports
February 12, 2019
Maryland Is Pushing Ahead with Sports Betting Plans
Maryland is not so far from setting up its first legal sports betting shops. How profitable can this turn out to be for the state? We examine the newly introduced bill aiming at building the legal framework for the segment. Maryland’s Sports Betting Bill Needs Approval Last week, Maryland saw a sports betting bill dropped […]
Esports
February 10, 2019
$200,000 Apex Legends Tournament Announced on Twitch
Apex Legends was released a week ago, and it’s definitely been a blast. The Respawn Entertainment Titanfall-series-based Battle Royale game is now back with its first esports tournament hosted by Twitch. A Twitch Rivals Apex Legends Tournament in the Making Apex Legends is buzzing with sheer vitality. The game has managed to win itself accolades […]
Poker
February 8, 2019
888Live Bucharest Tournament Schedule Revealed
888Poker is returning to Bucharest, with a freshly revealed graphic for the upcoming 888Live. The operator will also be sponsoring the 2019 Wold Championship, continuing to be a notable backer of on-site tournaments. 888Poker Reveals Bucharest Live Schedule Held from March 4th through March 10th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Bucharest, Romania, the 888Live event […]
Sports
February 6, 2019
PA and NJ’s Attorney Generals Against DoJ and Adelson
In January, 2019, the Department of Justice (DoJ)’s Office of Legal Counsel revealed plans to reverse the 2011 interpretation of the Wire Act, effectively seeking to suspend online gaming in all its forms. Shortly after, the intention became a reality. However, not everyone is keeping quiet about it. The Wire Act’s Offensive Is Met by […]
Sports
February 1, 2019
Oregon Lottery to Legalize Sports Betting Before NFL 2019
Oregon is hoping to see its sports betting industry zapped backed into life. Challenges still persist, but there has been a silver lining, with the Oregon Lottery now looking into ways to make sports betting legal once again by the time the 2019 NFL season kicks off. Oregon’s Sports Betting in Brief Oregon had sports […]
Business
January 30, 2019
Kindred Group Signs with Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania
Kindred Group continues to grow its operations in the United States by adding the Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania. PA is one of the latest states to legalize its sports betting industries, with Kindred continuing with its US push. Kindred Continues to Expand in the US and Pennsylvania Kindred Group has signed a multi-year partnership […]
Business
January 28, 2019
Integrated Resort (IR) Plans Progress in Japan
Thanks to the efforts of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan is going to see an Integrated Resort (IR) project developed by 2025. No official government partner has been selected yet, but three regions have emerged as favorites. Three Regions in Japan Prepared to Build an IR Japan managed to clear the legal hurdles ahead of […]
Sports
January 26, 2019
New York’s Gaming Commission Sports Betting Rules Leak
The New York Gaming Commission is due to meet on Monday, January 28 in a bid to discuss the future of the sports betting industry in full. As lawmakers are preparing for a busy Monday, Legal Sports Report has acquired an actual draft of some of the proposed reuglation ahead of the meeting. New York […]
Casino
January 23, 2019
KSA to Reconsider Regulation, Remote Gambling Up for Voting
The Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit, is planning to planning to gauge the success of its stiff penalties against illegal operators, which the watchdog now estimates to have had little effect. The regulator is now focusing on pushing ahead with the long-mothballed Remote Gambling Bill Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) Prepares to Debate Remote Gambling Bill The Remote Gambling […]