Author: Alec

03/23/24 12:54 PM

MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

  • Ronald Blum, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles... more
03/23/24 12:38 PM

Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

  • Kim Chandler, Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an uncertain... more
03/21/24 8:30 PM

Firing of Ohtani’s interpreter a reminder sports betting is still illegal in California

  • Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and... more
03/19/24 9:13 PM

Boyd Gaming details Suncoast renovations in competitive and affluent west Las Vegas

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
The Suncoast Hotel & Casino opened in 2000 in the affluent Summerlin area of west Las Vegas, where there’s strong gaming competition.... more
03/19/24 8:23 PM

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women’s college basketball

  • Mark Anderson, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark’s audacious logo 3-pointers and record-breaking accomplishments have driven sports fans who previously... more
03/16/24 1:08 PM

Maryland House pushes higher taxes, online gambling in $1.3B plan for education and transportation

  • Brian Witte, Associated Press
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A budget showdown at the Maryland General Assembly is brewing, with top House leaders outlining on Friday a $1.3... more
03/12/24 8:18 PM

Brazil bets big on legalizing sports betting, while Quixant prepares to drive its growth

  • Quixant
For years Brazil has seen neighbouring LatAm countries embrace the lucrative world of gaming and sports betting and as one of the... more
03/07/24 9:53 PM

Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill including tribal compact; final outlook unclear

  • Kim Chandler, Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate on Thursday advanced a scaled-back gambling proposal — allowing a state lottery and electronic... more
03/04/24 8:27 PM

Iowa State athletes’ lawyers scoff at investigator’s disappointment in gambling charges being dropped

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Attorneys for four Iowa State athletes who had been charged in a sports wagering case said Monday it was alarming that the Iowa Department... more
03/02/24 5:03 PM

Legislation to legalize, tax skill games passes Virginia Assembly, heads to governor

  • Sarah Rankin, Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers passed legislation Friday that would legalize skill games, the slots-like betting machines that... more