Author: Alec
Gaming Laboratories International earns accreditation in Maranhão, Brazil
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Monday announced it has been accredited in Maranhão, Brazil. The accreditation gives GLI the... more
Michigan: Five plead guilty to running illegal gambling operation
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and the Michigan Department of Attorney General Monday announced that five individuals recently... more
Culinary Union workers picket for third day at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with no talks slated
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Picketing continued Sunday outside a hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip that remained open with no talks scheduled... more
MLBPA, FanDuel settle suit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness
NEW YORK (AP) — A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association settled a lawsuit with FanDuel on Friday over the... more
Strike by Culinary Union workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas enters second day
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A walkout by hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip entered its second day with union... more
Cherokee business files suit over measure approved by Arkansas voters that revoked planned casino’s license
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Cherokee Nation Entertainment on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging a constitutional amendment Arkansas voters... more
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
SAO PAULO (AP) — “King” doesn’t disclose his real name. Even clients of his Sao Paulo newsstand have to call him by his moniker. The... more
Second gambler pleads guilty in Jontay Porter NBA match-fixing scheme
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a sports betting scheme that ended Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter’s NBA career. With... more
Seminole Tribe settles legal challenges to Florida sports gambling exclusivity
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms have settled a yearslong legal dispute over... more
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about gambling tax rates
The ads promoting a ballot measure to legalize sports betting in Missouri tout the potential for millions of new tax dollars devoted to... more

