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OPINION: How long will it take for California sports betting to regroup?
- Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal
The failure of California’s two dueling sports wagering propositions on this month’s general election ballot has left some important... more
Britain opened the door to online gambling. Now it’s living with the consequences
- Gavin Finch, Harry Wilson and Ann Choi, Bloomberg
On an August morning in 2016, Stewart Kenny, the co-founder of Paddy Power, was struggling to keep his emotions in check as he took his... more
Ireland gambling bill could ban all forms of promos
- Zak Thomas-Akoo, iGaming Business
The legislation will create a regulated online gambling market in Ireland. The sector will be subject both to taxes and to a new statutory... more
Kindred’s Unibet threatened with €6m fine in STS Poland lawsuit
- Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News
STS Gaming Group has initiated a lawsuit against Kindred Group’s Unibet sportsbook subsidiary, accusing the firm of violating Polish law... more
Bristol, Virginia mayor “thrilled” for Hard Rock Casino
- Katherine Simpson, News Channel 11
With a ground scheduled to be broken next week, officials in Bristol are preparing to accommodate the estimated two to four million annual... more
Tony Hsieh estate to sell ‘some’ Las Vegas real estate holdings
- Eli Gegall, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Almost two years after Tony Hsieh’s family filed 100-plus sale notices in court, his estate has formally decided to sell “some” of... more
Texas lawmaker Gene Wu clarifies poker bill: card room ban not proposed
- Jon Sofen, Poker News
Texas lawmaker Gene Wu (D-Houston) told PokerNews in an interview that his intentions aren’t to ban poker in the state, but instead... more
Kansas Star Casino donates to local charities
- Ryan Newton, ksn.com
A financial boost is coming to five local charities thanks to the Kansas Star Casino. They are pledging $75,000, which was divided between... more
Collector of casino artifacts has stockpile worthy of another Hall of Fame
- Bryan Horwath, Las Vegas Sun
Steven Cutler points to one of the seemingly countless artifacts from Las Vegas’ colorful past adorning the walls of his home office and... more
Like casinos, gaming equipment manufacturers riding growth wave
- Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal
As the casino industry continues to show resilience in its rebound from the pandemic, so too is the gaming equipment manufacturing sector.... more
Sports betting opens in Lower Columbia with the ilani’s new sportsbook counter, kiosks
- Matthew Esnayra , KPVI.com
The ilani Casino, developed by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Salishan-Mohegan, is now one of 10 casinos in Washington state where people can... more
A straw leads to the arrest of a man suspected in bank robberies, officials say
- Christine Chung, The New York Times
A Massachusetts man sought in connection with more than a dozen bank robberies was arrested on Thursday after the authorities linked DNA... more
400-foot cowboy boots and dueling San Franciscos: The Strip that could’ve been
- Christopher Lawrence, Las Vegas Review-Journal
“You lookin’ for that hotel with the marina and all the yachts? What you’ll wanna do is hang a left at that 200-foot slot machine... more
USAbility assists companies seeking entry into North American markets
- Rege Behe
It’s not the most glamorous issue facing the gaming industry, but compliance is critically important as new markets emerge. According to... more
Drew Brees fakes lightning strike in promotional stunt for online sportsbook
- Jessica Golden, CNBC
Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees faked being struck by lightning as part of a promotional stunt for betting company... more
Maine: Bangor Area Homeless Shelter receives large donation on Giving Tuesday
- Sebastian Bennage, NEWS CENTER Maine
The Hollywood Casino Bangor presented a $46,000 check to the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter this week. The money was raised all summer long... more
Commentary: The U.S. Travel Association says visa processing delays are hurting economic growth
- Geoff Freeman, Fortune
No successful business operator would keep their best customers on hold for a year or more. Yet that’s what’s happening to far too many... more
Can sports betting Twitter survive Musk’s fart-mode moment?
- Mike Seely, SportsHandle
On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I had just finished a sushi dinner with my family in Las Vegas’ Arts District when we summoned an Uber... more
UFC bans fighters trained by suspended coach during probe
- Mark Anderson, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) – UFC is banning fighters trained by a suspended coach during an investigation into suspicious betting regarding one... more
Gov. Burgum, North Dakota tribes sign gambling compacts
- Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Doug Burgum announced Friday that he has signed agreements with North Dakota’s American Indian... more
