Puerto Rico Looks to Betting for Relief
May 9, 2019
Storm-battered Puerto Rico has proposed online gaming as one solution to generate essential revenues in
Storm-battered Puerto Rico has proposed online gaming as one solution to generate essential revenues in
The new World Series of Poker room at Harrah’s Philadelphia completes a major renovation project
Tony Rodio, a 30-year gaming industry veteran, was Carl Icahn’s pick to replace Mark Frissora.
William Hill and GVC Holdings PLC, owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, are calling for a
MGM Resorts last week chopped 254 management positions, with another round coming up soon, according
A group of U.S. sportsbook operators have announced the formation of the non-profit Sports Wagering
After six years in office, Jonodev Chaudhuri has resigned as chairman of the National Indian
The Iowa legislature approved a sports betting bill and forwarded it to Governor Kim Reynolds
The Indiana legislature passed a comprehensive gambling bill and forwarded it to Governor Eric Holcomb,
The gaming floor at Monticello Raceway didn’t last much more than a year after owner
A Las Vegas businessman has bought the failed Lucky Dragon casino hotel (l.) for $36
As expected, legislative leaders and Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) declined to include sports wagering by
On May 25, 1935, Ohio State sophomore Jesse Owens delivered arguably the greatest 45 minutes in sports history at the Big Ten track meet in Ann Arbor. Owens broke three world records and tied a fourth, setting new marks in the long jump (26′81/4"), the 220-yard dash (20.3 seconds), and the 220-yard low hurdles (22.6 seconds), while equaling the 100-yard dash world record (9.4 seconds). Despite his individual brilliance, Michigan narrowly edged out Ohio State for the team title, 48 to 43.5.
On May 24, 1918, Cleveland outlasted the Yankees 3-2 in a 19-inning marathon at the Polo Grounds. Stan Coveleski pitched a remarkable complete-game victory, but the hero of the day was Joe Wood. Having converted from a pitcher to an outfielder after his arm "went dead," Wood launched a game-winning solo homer into the left-field bleachers—his second home run of the afternoon—to finally seal the win for Cleveland.
