In Russia, the areas where one is permitted to gamble are exceptionally few. The only 4 zones in the country where it’s allowed for casinos to function are each located in a different region. They are as follows: Siberian Coin in Altai Republic, Yantarnaya in Kaliningrad Oblast, Krasnaya Polyana, and Primorie in Artyom in Primorsky…
The United Kingdom has arrested an individual believed to have ties to a GBP 8 million sports betting scheme. While the man remained unnamed, officials noted that he might have participated in fraud related to the matter. United Kingdom GBP 8 million sports betting scheme The Man Was Released on Bail The man in question…
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced that its Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have updated their guidance to protect minors from the negative impact of gambling and lottery advertising. Advertising Standards Authority Committee of Advertising Practice Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice ASA Unveiled a Series…
PrizePicks, a leader in sports entertainment, announced that it has secured a license to operate daily fantasy sports in New York. This comes shortly after the company expressed interest in exploring the prediction market space. PrizePicks New York PrizePicks Makes a Foray into New York In its official announcement, PrizePicks confirmed that it had been…
Greyhound racing is ruffling feathers and appalling younger generations, with the sport nearly out the door. Yet, it keeps operating in West Virginia, where the Wheeling Island Hotel Casino and Racetrack, as well as the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, continue to host races, but possibly not for long. West Virginia Wheeling Island Hotel Casino…
The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has upheld a NOK 10 million ($993,080) fine against Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping. The financial penalty is due to earlier errors related to a Eurojackpot lottery draw from earlier this year. Lotteritilsynet NOK 10 million Norsk Tipping Norsk Tipping to Pay $993K for Lottery Failings In June…
Table games are the very backbone of most casinos in Las Vegas and Nevada as a whole, yet one property is rumored to be dealing them a final hand. OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will supposedly shutter all of its table games at the end of the month. OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas…
International casino & hospitality giant MGM Resorts International has unveiled an agreement to sell the operations of its MGM Northfield Park. According to the company’s official press release, the buyers are private equity funds managed by Clairvest Group. MGM Resorts International MGM Originally Bought the Property for $275M The announcement clarified that MGM Resorts will…
If you are a government worker in the United States, chances are you are soaking up the gloom and doom of being placed on furlough – or worse still, having to work through the latest budget calamity without pay. having to work through the latest budget calamity without pay While politicians are busy chin-waggling and…
The Kansas City Chiefs have been able to attract an unlikely group of people as their newest fans. But this is not the result of some marketing coup – rather, it has to do with the team’s superstar, Travis Kelce’s love life, and the fact that he is now engaged to Taylor Swift. Kansas City…
