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Sports
April 19, 2022
2022 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Odds, Time, and Prediction
With an 84-years-long history, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans is one of the most prestigious events on the PGA calendar. What makes it special is that this is the only team event on the PGA Tour – 80 teams of two golfers compete for the main prize. The reigning champions are two Aussie golfers, […]
Business
April 19, 2022
MAC’s Request with NCAA Could Open Door to New Revenue Streams
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Mid-American Conference (MAC) filed a request with its governing body to clarify its restrictions on sports wagering, Sportico reported. Prohibition from Involvement with Sportsbooks The formal “interpretation request” MAC filed with the NCAA earlier this year is seeking clarity related to the prohibition for athletes, staff members, […]
Casino
April 19, 2022
Former Indiana Casino Executive and State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Charges of Tax Fraud
On Monday, April 18, Indianapolis state lawmaker and casino executive John Keeler pleaded guilty several hours before his trial’s beginning in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. In September 2020, he was accused of funneling casino cash to a political action committee related to the Marion County Republican Party. Per the […]
Sports
April 19, 2022
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Things are starting to heat up in the NHL. With just ten days before the end of the regular season, the race for the remaining playoff spots is about to commence. Among the teams that still haven’t booked their ticket to the postseason are Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers. The Stars are fifth in the […]
Industry
April 19, 2022
New Jersey Sees March Total Bets Hit $1.12B
New Jersey has not slowed down, pandemic or no pandemic, and so far as the state’s sports betting and gambling activities go, they have done very well indeed. The sports betting market in the Garden State has hi more t $1 billion once again in terms of betting handle for the sixth month in a […]
Industry
April 18, 2022
Connecticut’s Problem-Gambling Hotline Calls up 203%
Connecticut’s problem-gambling hotline was extremely busy in the last six months following the official launch of online sports betting and gambling in the state as the number of calls more than tripled, CT Insider reported. Gambling Hotline Resources Strained Operated by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, the hotline experienced a 203% spike in the […]
Legal
April 18, 2022
Cordish Suffered Legal Setback, Case against Norfolk Dismissed
The Cordish Companies, the real estate developer of the Waterside District in Norfolk, Virginia, saw its legal case against the city dismissed after a Richmond judge ruled that “agreement to agree” creates no obligation under Virginia Law. Agreement Language ‘Unenforceable’ Dismissing the Cordish lawsuit against the city of Norfolk for allegedly breaching their agreement by […]
Legal
April 18, 2022
POM’s Lawsuit against BLCE Alleges Collusion with Casinos
Developer of skill games Pace-O-Matic (POM) filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE), claiming the regulator engaged in coordinated actions to harass Pennsylvania Skill location owners and operators. ‘Betrayal of the Public Trust’ POM filed the complaint in Commonwealth Court requesting the court to permanently block BLCE, alleging the regulator […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
Premier Gaming Group Sells Magnolia Bluffs Casino to a New York Company
Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel, which is located in Natchez, Mississippi, has been sold to Saratoga Casino Hotel’s parent company, Saratoga Casino Holdings, which is headquartered in New York. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Premier Gaming Group, a Mississippi-based full-service operator and developer of gaming, entertainment and hospitality properties across the US, […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
Alleged Quincy Loan Shark Preyed Upon Encore Boston Harbor Casino Bettors
Participation in a criminal loansharking operation has gotten a woman from Quincy to court. The latter was accused of preying upon Everett bettors by offering them high-interest loans. Alleged Loan Shark Gets Arrested Kimanh Le, a 50-years-old woman from Quincy, was accused of participating in a loansharking operation outside of the Encore Boston Harbor Casino. […]