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U.S. Justice Department Bans Online Casinos and Poker Sites
MSNBC reported Brian Benczkowski’s appointment to the Criminal Division raised red flags, because of his “lack of prosecutorial experience” and his “ties to a Russian bank.” All online gambling in the United States is now illegal —...
Joseph Addabbo Introduces 2 Gambling Bills to New York Senate
Joseph Addabbo recently replaced John Bonacic as chairman of the NY Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced two bills to the New York State Senate to legalize new forms of gambling in the Empire State. Senate Bill 17...
Nevada Judge Extends Ban on Wynn Documents Release
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wants Steve Wynn’s documents, but a Las Vegas judge shielded them from the MGC. Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez continues to withhold documents about Steve Wynn’s alleged misconduct from the Massachusetts...
Bruce Deifik Sells Ocean Resort Casino to Unnamed Group
Ocean Resort Casino currently is mired in a lawsuit which revealed the resort is having cashflow problems. Bruce Deifik is selling Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City after only 6 months of operation. Mr. Deifik, a Colorado hotel developer who made deals with...
Carl Icahn Invests in Caesars Entertainment, Shares Rise 7.88%
Carl Icahn previously has owned Tropicana Entertainment, Trump Taj Mahal, Fontainebleau Resort, and Stratosphere Las Vegas. Carl Icahn is building a position in Caesars Entertainment, which caused Caesars shares to rise on the new. CZN stocks rose 7.88% in early...
Shawn Fluharty Sponsors West Virginia Online Gambling Bill
Shawn Fluharty was successful in championing a sports betting bill without integrity fees, despite major pressure from NFL lobbyists. West Virginia State Representative Shawn Fluharty introduced an online gambling bill to the legislature. In 2018, Rep. Fluharty...
White House Intervened in Litigation to Help Wynn Resorts
A DOJ email shows White House officials planning a meeting to lobby the Solicitor General on behalf of Steve Wynn. The Trump White House intervened in litiagation between Wynn Resorts and the U.S. Department of Justice, according to American Oversight (AO), a left-of-center...
DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship Has an Overlay
The New Orleans Saints have the best odds to win the 2019 Super Bowl. DraftKings is launching its first-ever Sports Betting National Championship, which offered a $2.5 million prize pool and a $1 million grand prize. Even better, the Sports Betting National Champion...
Parx Casino to Launch Sportsbook on Thursday, January 10th
First Penn National Race Course and then SugarHouse Casino opened sportsbooks in each of the past couple of months. Parx Casino in Bensalem is launching a sportsbook on Thursday, January 10 at 1pm. SugarHouse Sportsbook launched last month, so Parx Casino is the...
New York GC Support Sale of Yonkers Raceway to MGM Resorts
Yonkers Raceway is home to Empire City Casino, one of a handful of New York racinos. New York gaming regulators want the public to know they should not read anything into the cancellation of a Thursday hearing to decide on whether to approve the $850 million sale...
