Los Alamitos Readies with Quarter-Horse Events + Final 4 Weeks of NFL
December offers a handful of races: Los Alamitos’ pair of $300,000 races on December 9, Tampa Bay Downs on December 16 and Remington Park in Oklahoma City on December 17. Plus, Dave Bontempo has a rundown of the final four weeks of the NFL season.
Vegas XLIVE Convention to Explore Potential of eSports
How big will eSports become in the next few years? That will be the topic of conversation at the XLIVE eSports Convention on December 6-7 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
PlaySugarHouse.com Offers Virtual Sportsbetting with Extra Free Bet for iGP Players
SugarHouse Online Casino has launched a lineup of virtual sportsbetting games for New Jersey players.
3 Poker Books to Help Your Online Play
Online poker games can be loose and downright reckless. A great advantage you can give yourself is simply to read up on solid poker wisdom. These three poker books will give you a leg up in your online game.
5 Reasons You Should be Gambling Online
Online casino sites let you enjoy many of the best features of land-based casinos, but with a few extra perks. If you still haven’t checked out the legal online gambling sites, here are some reasons you need to
Stakeholders Align Ahead of Sports Betting Case
The American Gaming Association previews the U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the federal ban on sports betting, as suppliers, operators and states jockey for position in anticipation of legal sports betting. Sara Slane (l.), a senior VP with the AGA, said PASPA is a “failed law” that needs to be replace. Meanwhile, sports-betting purveyor William Hill is trying to block the Scientific Games/NYX deal. At the same time, the NBA is actively working to write legislation approving sports betting.
Another Good Month for Online Gambling in New Jersey
Online gaming revenue in New Jersey again topped $20 million in October allowing the city’s casinos to report a 1.7 percent increase in revenue over October 2016. Straight land-based revenue, however, fell by 0.3 percent. The casinos took in $206.3 million in October, up from $203 million in October 2016, with Borgata (l.) the clear market leader.
DraftKings to Offer Live Streaming EuroLeague Basketball
DraftKings announced it will begin offering live sports streaming through its newly-formed partnership with EuroLeague Basketball. Customers will be able to stream selected Turkish Airlines EuroLeague basketball games directly through their DraftKings mobile app, as well as accessing fantasy contests and live content.
Illinois Online, DFS Gaming Bill Stalls
A bill allowing online casino games and daily fantasy sports contests failed to pass out of the Illinois House Rules Committee before the legislative session ended. The measure, which earlier passed the Senate, will be taken up where it left off in committee when the 2018 session starts in January.
Philippines Becoming Hub for Online Gambling Companies
Offshore gambling companies have been leasing office space in the Philippines at a high rate this year, according to a recent report. The Philippine Amusement and Games Corporation has issued 42 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators licenses since late last year.
New iGame Review: Lock It Link Night Life!
SG Interactive’s Lock It Link Night Life! features free spins, jackpots, and the exciting Lock It Feature. The game is optimized for desktop and mobile devices, and it offers multiple payline options.
Caesars Buying Two Indiana Racinos
Caesars Entertainment is acquiring Centaur Gaming and its Indianapolis-area racetracks, Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand (above), for $1.7 billion. The deal adds 4,000 slots and e-table positions to the two casinos Caesars already owns in Indiana and a lucrative new feeder market for its core Las Vegas resorts.
