Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Contract Consultants to Expedite Sports Betting

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is facing much criticism for its slow pace in allowing legal sports betting operations to begin. In an effort to accelerate the process, the regulatory committee has contracted independent third parties. The MGC is tasked with determining how sportsbook licenses will be distributed and the governing conditions of the forthcoming […]

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Virgin Las Vegas Reopens Shuttered Sports Lounge as Skybox

Virgin Las Vegas has reopened its sports lounge under a new name, Skybox, and brought it in-house. The lounge is described in a company press release as “a high-energy sports viewing experience with multiple bars, luxurious lounges, couches, and private booths.” Skybox also includes a patio area with seating, 360-degree viewing of up to 18 […]

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DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana Presents $200M Redevelopment Plan

The shuttered DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, La., a COVID-19 casualty, is readying its comeback. Mississippi riverboat operator Foundation Gaming acquired the shuttered Bossier City casino in May from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for an undisclosed sum. Foundation owns and operates the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel and WaterView Casino & Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi. […]

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Dotty’s Casino in Spring Valley, Nevada Site of Reported Double Shooting

Two victims were apparently shot outside of a Dotty’s Casino location in Spring Valley, Nev. on Thursday night. Initial reports say the pair were both critically injured. Witnesses told the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department they heard repeated gunfire at about 9:30 p.m. The casino is located at the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Twain […]

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Gambling ‘Black Widow’ in Argentina With at Least 19 Victims Caught By Police

Going to the tracks can be hazardous to your health. A woman with a lust for gambling who stalked men at a horse racing track in Argentina in order to drug and rob them is now behind bars, but not before carrying out her scheme on at least 19 people. Her modus operandi was one […]

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Fighter Brandon Royval Ready For “Hell” In UFC Fight Night 212 Bout

Saturday will deliver the UFC to Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 212. Among the fights on the card will be flyweight contender Brandon Royval, who said on Wednesday that he’s ready for “hell” in his battle with Askar Askarov. UFC fighters often try to avoid taking damage as much as possible in a fight. […]

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‘Thursday Night Football’ Wasn’t Pretty, But It Got Results

In a game marked by the errors and difficulties of both quarterbacks, Justin Fields for the Chicago Bears and Carson Wentz for the Washington Commanders, Washington added a second victory to their season. It wasn’t a pretty win, but it gave Thursday Night Football (TNF) something it hadn’t seen in two weeks. The snoozer was […]

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LIV Golf Bill in New Jersey Moves Forward, Lawmakers Seek Prohibition on Saudi Circuit

LIV Golf might soon be banned from hosting its multimillion-dollar professional golf tournaments in New Jersey. The New Jersey Senate’s State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee is the mover behind the bill. Today, it voted 3-2 in favor of a bill that would strip LIV Golf as a qualifying sports organization to host […]

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Mbappé Wants Out at PSG, Real Madrid Favorite to Sign

Kylian Mbappé is done with Paris St. Germain (PSG), according to reports. The relationship between the hottest 23-year-old in world football and the reigning Ligue 1 champion has completely broken down, sources have confirmed to multiple media outlets. That’s just 16 games after Mbappé signed a three-year contract extension with PSG that made him the […]

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New York Court Rules in Favor of FanDuel in $1B Founders Suit

The New York Supreme Court today ruled in favor of FanDuel, dismissing a $1 billion suit brought by founders of the gaming company. They argued they were not adequately compensated when the sportsbook operator was acquired by Paddy Power Betfair in 2018. FanDuel founders Nigel and Leslie Eccles and Thomas Griffiths and 134 early stage […]

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