USA Online Poker News
Stephen Sweeney Says “No” to New North Jersey Casinos
Atlantic City sportsbooks should increase casino revenues over the next several years. As New York lawmakers are discussing casinos in New York City, do not expect to see New Jersey legislators expand casino gaming throughout the state. This was the message from...
New Hampshire Senate Approves Two Land-Based Casinos
This is the 21st casino bill State Sen. Joe D’Allesandro’s has submitted to the legislature. The New Hampshire Senate voted 13-11 to allow two land-based casinos to operate in the state. The decision is being described as “miraculous” by...
Florida Senate to Debate Live Prop Bets at Sports Arenas
Bill Galvano believes live in-play prop bets are the best option for Florida sports bettors. During the current 60-day legislative session, the Florida state legislature might consider prop bets at sports arenas. Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton), considered...
Carl Heastie Supports Casino Bill with 3 New York City Licenses
Two plans exist: one to license three brand new NYC casinos and one to upgrade Aquaduct and Yonkers Raceway into full casinos. New York Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie is proposing the construction of three full-fledged casinos in the New York City area (paywall)....
Las Vegas Sands Settles 15-Year Legal Battle with Richard Suen
Richard Suen won legal cases on the same issue in 2008 and 2013, but the Nevada Supreme Court overturned both of those decisions. Las Vegas Sands Corporation notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a filing that the casino company settled its breach-of-contract...
US Indian Affairs Bureau Approves East Windor Casino Plan
Kevin Brown and Rodney Butler, leaders of the longtime rival Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes, joined forces to champion the East Windsor casino. The East Windsor casino received approval from the U.S. Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Affairs,...
Wynn Resorts Sends Memo to MGC on “Complete Transformation”
Wynn Resorts sent the memo to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission prior to the Boston Herald learning of its existence. Wynn Resorts released a memo to the Boston Herald which claimed the Las Vegas casino company has undergone a “complete transformation”...
Brandt Iden Submits Lawful Internet Gaming Act to Michigan House
In 2018, the bill passed 33-5 in the Senate and 71-35 in the House, but Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed the draft legislation. Michigan State. Rep. Brandt Iden (R-Kalamazo) re-submitted the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, which legalizes online gambling for the state’s...
One in Five Americans Will Bet on 2019 March Madness
The Duke Blue Devils’ Zion Williamson is the consensus #1 pick to go in the 2019 NBA Draft. One in five adult Americans will bet on the March Madness tournament this year, as NCAA Men’s Tournament brackets are more popular than they have ever been....
Bellagio Robber Dies of Gunshot Wounds at Las Vegas Hospital
The robber shot at four police officers after trying to carjack a luxury car in Bellagio’s valet parking area. A man who was shot while trying to rob Bellagio has died in the hospital. The would-be robber entered the Las Vegas Strip casino around 9:45pm on...
