Internet poker in California shapes up as coveted prize
By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal California is shaping up as the nation’s Internet poker battleground in 2015. Everyone wants a piece of the potentially lucrative pie. With 38 million residents, California has an Indian casino industry that produces almost…
Gaming industry embraces Silver’s view of sports betting
Nevada’s virtual monopoly on legalized sports wagering could be in danger. But is that bad for business? In a New York Times op-ed piece last Thursday, National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver wrote the league should reconsider its stance against…
NFL Is Running Out Of Time To Define Sports Gambling On Its Own Terms
Last week, NFL lawyers went to court to obtain a temporary injunction, preventing the State of New Jersey from offering sports gambling at Monmouth Park Racetrack. The court granted the injunction. However, that may be the easiest part in the…
New Jersey Says Sports Betting Ban Repeal Is a Slam-Dunk
The gripes vs the reality (Bloomberg) — New Jersey is free to repeal its ban on sports betting; it just can’t authorize such gambling. Confused? Don’t be, says the Garden State in response to a National Football League bid to…
Gaming regulators allow Real Gaming poker website to move ahead
State gaming regulators took the “soft launch” tag off the Real Gaming poker website Thursday, allowing the Internet presence for Michael Gaughan’s South Point to move forward after a nearly eight-month testing period. RealGaming.com launched in February and joins UltimatePoker.com…
Negreanu, McClelland tapped for Poker Hall of Fame
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Poker standout Daniel Negreanu and former World Series of Poker Tournament Director Jack McClelland were selected Thursday as 2014 inductees into the Poker Hall of Fame. The two will be inducted next month during when…
Horse poisoning alarms Venezuela racing
Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – It sounds like a page-turning novel: Venezuelan authorities say a gambling ring poisons one of the country’s most popular race horses ahead of a key derby, nearly killing the animal and shining…
MGM Resorts Considers Fantasy Sports Investment, CEO Says
Bloomberg) — MGM Resorts International, the largest operator of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, is considering investing in fantasy sports leagues, Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren said. The company, based in Las Vegas, plans discussions with regulators in states…
four the money
Okay, I figured I would post this one here, instead of the crap page. A while back, I witnessed a game called 4 the money. It is a loosley based craps game, where the ‘shooter’ drops the dice down a…
Regulators hope to save thoroughbred horse racing
BOSTON (AP) – State gambling regulators say they’ll look for ways to preserve thoroughbred horse racing in the state now that Suffolk Downs is set to close later this month. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission says it’ll focus on the impending…