It has been well over a year since most land-based casinos across the nation were forced to close their doors indefinitely. Some casinos took the time as an opportunity to restructure and reinvest, while others were biting their nails waiting on the signal to reopen. Delta Brings Doom Summer 2021 brought casinos a few steps …
As legal online sports betting in New York creeps its way closer to reality, oppositionists continue to grow in both size and power. Much of the drama is concurrent with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s departure from political office. Outcry From Casinos The most recent criticisms and allegations come from Tioga Downs casino owner, Jeffrey Gural. The …
Russia accuses the US of rigging the Olympics over “Russophobia” Russia’s claims are widespread in the country, but totally unsubstantiated Online gamblers should look out for rigging and scams The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games came to an end last Sunday with a beautiful closing ceremony. In the final medal count, the United States won with …
Australia’s Crown Resorts is the active subject of a criminal inquiry The scandal-ridden entertainment group faces severe consequences and potential dissolution The debacle has caused a rift in trust between entertainment groups and consumers The casino industry in Australia is undertaking a massive overhaul as Crown Resorts, the nation’s largest entertainment group, begins to collapse. …
Lucky Star Casinos temporarily closed due to ransomware attacks. The extent of the data breach’s effect on consumers still unknown. Online casinos appearing to be a more viable option for U.S. gamers. The Lucky Star Casino chain in Oklahoma is undergoing some serious conversations about cybersecurity amidst a recent ransomware attack that has kept all …
Florida Gaming Compact to allow existing casino licenses to be transferred to properties within the state. City of Doral passes new legislation to ban casinos and gambling within its borders. Trump Organization anticipating casino expansion in Florida. Local communities in South Florida are now working together to prevent casino expansion in the state. Doral is …
FL lawmakers approve new Florida-Seminole gambling compact Critics say the compact violates the state constitution We explain why that doesn’t appear to be a valid argument Late last month, we reported on the state of Florida’s shiny new gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe. This compact, of course, replaces the defunct 2010 iteration (which the …
Alabama House moves gambling package out of committee Proposal includes nine casinos, sports betting, and a state lottery If passed, the bill would require voter approval The Alabama legislature has taken a major step toward expanding domestic gambling within the state. Legal Alabama gambling has long been discussed, but there are almost no wagering options …
On Friday, Florida governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida signed a new gambling compact that will allow domestic sports betting and new casino games to launch in the Sunshine State. The compact is a major step forward for both parties, representing a final, agreeable remedy to an ongoing dispute that reared its …
Usually, when US states expand gambling opportunities, it doesn’t affect players aged 18-20 years old. That’s because in the vast majority of states, you have to be at least 21 to participate in any kind of domestic betting market aside from lotteries or charitable gambling amusements (i.e. bingo, raffles, etc.). Whether you want to play …