Cambodia, Philippines Call a Halt to Online Licenses
In recent years parts of Cambodia have been virtually invaded by online gaming operations. That influx apparently is about to end. On August 18, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that the Southeast Asian country will no longer issue new online gaming licenses, and moreover will allow all existing licenses to expire without renewal. The […]
First N.H. Town Could Vote on Sports Betting
The town council of Laconia, New Hampshire, set a public meeting for Monday, August 26 regarding a possible November ballot question on sports betting. New Hampshire became the ninth state to legalize sports betting last month, when Governor Chris Sununu signed a bill authorizing the Lottery Commission to regulate up to 10 licenses for sports […]
New Jersey Sports Betting Off to Fast Start
New Jersey was the first state in the U.S. to launch legal sports betting. Borgata, Ocean Resort, and Monmouth Park were first with retail betting onsite in June of last year. Online betting launched in August and September. Next month will provide the first year-over-year results. How long will New Jersey’s advantage last? That remains […]
Game of the Week: DaVinci Diamonds
Few online slot games are as popular as IGT’s DaVinci Diamonds. It’s not a progressive, but DaVinci Diamonds is so much fun, IGT developed a number of spinoffs to increase the action. Instead of spinning wheels, DaVinci Diamonds uses “tumbling reels.” As you play, the game symbols simply drop into place. If you win, those […]
Tournament of the Week: Borgata Poker
All the online poker sites have daily schedules for tournament action, including WSOP.com, PalaPoker.com and PokerstarsNJ.com,. But one site is also known for exciting midweek action. BorgataPoker.com offers ups three great weekday tournaments with modest buy-ins and the potential for sizeable wins. The action starts Tuesday with two special tournaments at BorgataPoker.com: Mega-Tuesday $535 Six-Max […]
Want to Win the Lottery? It’s Not All About Luck
Who hasn’t fantasized about winning the Mega-Millions or Powerball jackpot, holding that big check, and telling your boss to shove it? It’s a universal dream, and according to some lottery “experts,” it’s not out of reach, as long as you play strategically. The most famous of the aforementioned experts was Richard Lustig, who won seven […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Betting the NFL
As summer ends and the weather cools, one thing comes to mind for U.S. sports fans: football. If you’re unfamiliar with betting the NFL, here’s all you need to get you started. Super Bowl Odds As in any season, the biggest ticket item will be the Super Bowl champions. This year’s odds are as follows: […]
Churchill Downs Announces Corporate Expansion
In a recent conference call with analysts, Churchill Downs Chief Executive Officer Bill Carstanjen revealed that the Louisville facility will enclose the racetrack’s first turn area to build a hotel, a historical horseracing machine facility and premium seating for live racing. Carstanjen did not indicate the cost of the project but said the expansion should […]
Washington Redskins to Offer Preseason Telecasts with Gambling Twist
The Washington Redskins are planning preseason broadcasts that will follow a gambling theme by offering prizes to contestants that predict in-game outcomes. Though the formula has been used during regular season games of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, it marks a first for an NFL teams. The NFL, however, does not broadcast regular-season games on local […]
Indiana Casinos Gear Up for Sports Betting
The Indiana Gaming Commission will vote August 28 to approve proposed sports betting regulations. Meanwhile, 10 of the state’s 13 commercial casinos and its three off-track betting sites have received temporary sports wagering licenses allowing them to start offering sports betting on September 1—just in time for the National Football League season kickoff on September […]
Tennessee Sets January Sports Betting Launch
Tennessee state Rep. Rick Staples, sponsor of the state’s new sports betting law, said he expects sports wagering will begin in January, in time for the Super Bowl. “We would hope the sports betting launch could happen in October, but I don’t foresee that. It will be November at the earliest,” he said. “I have […]
Rivers Celebrates 10 Years
On August 9, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh marked its 10th anniversary. Rush Street Gaming and Walton Street Capital rescued a stalled Pittsburgh casino project from bankruptcy, rebranded it as Rivers and opened on August 9, 2009 with 3,000 slot machines, a handful of restaurants and a significant list of community commitments. Ten years later, Rivers Casino […]
