San Francisco Giants, NY Yankees Favorites to Sign Aaron Judge in Free Agency

All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge will test free agency waters, the New York Yankees are the betting favorite to re-sign the slugger and outbid other teams like the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets. It’s been a banner season for Judge, who becomes a free agent right after his best season in […]

The post San Francisco Giants, NY Yankees Favorites to Sign Aaron Judge in Free Agency appeared first on Casino.org.

New York City Official Resigns After Phone Seized in Gambling Probe

New York City is looking for a new Buildings Commissioner after the former head of the department stepped down Thursday, reportedly due to an investigation into an illegal gambling probe. The New York Times reported Tuesday that investigators from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office took Eric Ulrich’s phone as part of a search warrant. […]

The post New York City Official Resigns After Phone Seized in Gambling Probe appeared first on Casino.org.

Geno Smith Making Strong Case for NFL Comeback Player of the Year

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is the betting favorite to win the 2022 NFL Comeback Player of the Year at -130 odds, but quarterback Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks emerged as a legitimate contender at +125 odds. The Carolina Panthers traded running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers and he […]

The post Geno Smith Making Strong Case for NFL Comeback Player of the Year appeared first on Casino.org.

Tennessee Visits Georgia in SEC Battle for College Football Playoff Spot

The last month of college football’s regular season is here, and Saturday’s slate of games features several high-profile matchups. The biggest takes place in Georgia, as the defending national champion Bulldogs host the Tennessee Volunteers. The winner gets a leg up in the SEC East Division title race, and almost certainly – barring disaster – […]

The post Tennessee Visits Georgia in SEC Battle for College Football Playoff Spot appeared first on Casino.org.

Fox Scores Victory in FanDuel Litigation, Wins Right to Buy 18.6 Percent Stake for $3.72B

A ruling revealed earlier today by New York’s Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) in Fox Corp.’s (NASDAQ:FOXA) favor paves the way for the media company to acquire 18.6% of FanDuel. The decision, which ends long-running litigation brought by Fox against FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment (OTC:PDYPY), allows the broadcast giant to purchase a previously agreed […]

The post Fox Scores Victory in FanDuel Litigation, Wins Right to Buy 18.6 Percent Stake for $3.72B appeared first on Casino.org.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.6B, Breaking Lottery Record

The Powerball jackpot that started rolling three months ago will become the largest lottery prize ever won– if someone wins the grand prize on Saturday, November 5. Game officials increased the Powerball jackpot estimate Friday morning to a record $1.6 billion. The chance of a single ticket hitting this jackpot is only about 1 in […]

The post Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.6B, Breaking Lottery Record appeared first on Casino.org.

Australian Bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse Faces Gaming Laws Prosecution

Robbie Waterhouse comes from a long line of individuals with ties to Australia’s gambling industry. However, those connections and his experience aren’t keeping him out of trouble, as his sports betting company has run afoul of regulators. New South Wales (NSW) is currently targeting the longtime bookmaker for prosecution. Liquor and Gaming NSW has accused […]

The post Australian Bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse Faces Gaming Laws Prosecution appeared first on Casino.org.

Polk County Texas Man Charged for Operating Illicit Gaming Joint

A 29-year-old Texas man was arrested this week for allegedly operating and owning an illegal game room in the Lone Star State. He surrendered to authorities. On Wednesday, Sujit Baba Chalamalasetty of Beaumont was charged with possession of a gambling device, equipment or paraphernalia, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place, according to the Polk […]

The post Polk County Texas Man Charged for Operating Illicit Gaming Joint appeared first on Casino.org.

Golden Entertainment Seen as Defensive Play Among Casino Stocks

It’s been a volatile year for casino stocks, confirming the utility of equities with defensive traits. Some analysts believe Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) fits that bill. On Thursday, the Strat operator said it earned 45 cents a share on sales of $279 million in the July through September period. It noted its quarterly results continue […]

The post Golden Entertainment Seen as Defensive Play Among Casino Stocks appeared first on Casino.org.

Diamond Lady Riverboat Casino: How It Ended Up in the Rough

A week after running our first story on the Diamond Lady, the rough sketch of the historic riverboat casino’s history can now be fleshed out, thanks to Don Sanders. He was the chief mate who helped sail the Diamond Lady from Bettendorf, Iowa down the Mississippi River to Biloxi, Miss. under Capt. Ken Murphy in […]

The post Diamond Lady Riverboat Casino: How It Ended Up in the Rough appeared first on Casino.org.