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GVC Holdings Receives Nevada Gaming License Approval
PGCB member Terry Johnson (pictured) grilled GVC Holdings CEO Kenneth Alexander about his Ladbrokes Turkey decisions. Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB) gave Euro online-gambling giant GVC Holdings conditional approval on several different fronts. One of those is...
David Oancea Walks Free, Receives 3-Year Sports Betting Ban
Vegas Dave said after the plea bargain that sportsbooks are your best friend when you lose, but turn against you as soon as you’re a consistent winner. Dave Oancea avoided prison time after facing 19 felony charges for using fake social security numbers at...
Phil Ivey Masterclass Teaches Poker Strategy
Phil Ivey was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017 — his first year of eligibility. Phil Ivey became the second professional card player to teach a Masterclass in poker this week. Daniel Negreanu Masterclass debuted last year. Phil Ivey Masterclass’s...
North Carolina House Passes Daily Fantasy Sports Bill
If HB929 is passed, North Carolina residents could fill out lineups with Cam Newton or Christian McAffrey on DraftKings or FanDuel. North Carolina’s House of Representative passed a daily fantasy sports betting bill this past week. If House Bill 929 becomes...
Alabama House Rejects Lottery Bill by One Vote
Steve Clouse told the Montgomery Advertiser, “The bill is dead for this session.” Alabama’s House of Representatives voted down a lottery bill by a single vote late Tuesday night. Opposition came from a mixture of House Republicans and Democrats....
Mohegan Sun Pocono Adds Sportsbook, Eliminates 400 Slots
Mohegan Sun Pocono began the week with slightly over 2000 slot machines. Mohegan Sun Pocono presented a reorganization plan to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board which sparked concerns among the board members. While the plan includes a sports betting area, it...
Wynn Talks of Sale of Encore Boston Harbor with MGM Resorts
When Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria was asked about the possible sale, he said, “Enough is enough.” Talks between MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts about the sell of the Encore Boston Harbor casino could anger local business and political leaders. That is the...
SugarHouse Casino Fined for Serving a Drunk Gambler
SugarHouse Casino stopped the man after 17 drinks, but he became unruly and police eventually arrested the man. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fined SugarHouse Casino $17,500 for overserving a gambler in September of last year. SugarHouse Casino staff served...
Del Lago Resort & Casino Builds Sports Betting Lounge
Del Lago signed a deal with DrafKings, while the Oneida Nation signed with Caesars Entertainment. Del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo started building a sports betting lounge, even if New York has not legalized betting at sportsbooks yet. The Del Lago Sports...
Project Neon Rejuvenates Downtown Las Vegas Casino Industry
Project Neon’s improvements helps Stevens’ properties like the D Las Vegas, Circa Resort, and the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. The $1 billion Project Neon nears completion a full two months ahead of schedule. Derek Stevens, one of the casino owners...
