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New Jersey Online Gambler Must Repay Out-of-State Winnings
Caesars Atlantic City (pictured) and Borgata each might face fines for allowing the gambler to bet online while out of state. An online gambler who gambled online in New Jersey while being outside the state must pay back $93,000 in winnings. The gambler, Vinh Dao,...
Harrah’s Atlantic City Guest Files Lawsuit for Burns Endured on Sundeck
A picture of the outdoor sundeck at Harrah’s Atlantic City Resort & Casino. Howard Thompson, a 50-year old Philadelphia man, filed a lawsuit against Harrah’s Atlantic City Casino Resort after he lost part of his foot due to third-degree burns. Mr. Thompson...
Gary Pretlow Introduces New York Sports Betting Bill
AO6113 would allow sports betting kiosks in Yankee Stadium, as well as Madison Square Garden. New York State Assemblyman Gary Pretlow introduced a sports betting bill this week which includes betting kiosks at Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium. The bill...
California, Texas, and Florida Unlikely to Legalize Sports Betting
One financial analysis firm predicted 32 states would have legal sports betting by the year 2025. Texas, California, and Florida are likely to be among the other 18 states. The Associated Press recently did a survey of all 50 U.S. states to see the likelihood they...
PGA Tour Announces New Sports Betting Sponsorship Policies
Billy Horschel supported the new guidelines, but said he found it odd that daily fantasy sports was considered “gambling” instead of “sports betting”. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan spoke of the changes he has implemented to transition...
Sheldon Adelson Cannot Testify Due to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Sheldon Adelson and Richard Suen have been locked in a legal battle since 2004. The health of Sheldon Adelson, who is undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, is so dire that he cannot give testimony in an upcoming court case, according to Adelson lawyer...
Canyon Partners Calls for Caesars Entertainment to Sell Itself
Canyon Partners is a Los Angeles-based hedge fund whose assets equaled $23 billion in 2015. Canyon Partners LLC, the largest shareholder of Caesars Entertainment Corp., joined a growing chorus of shareholders who want the company to find a buyer. Caesars has struggled...
Chris Christie Inducted into Sports Betting Hall of Fame
Surprisingly for a governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie is a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame. Christie, who served as governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018,...
Caesars and DraftKings Strike Sports Betting Deal
Though Caesars Entertainment is dealing with debt issues, it still owns more US casino properties than any other company. Caesars Entertainment Corp. and DraftKings entered into a deal today which should give America’s No. 1 daily fantasy sports operator...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Calls for Illinois Sports Betting Bill
New Illinois Gov J.B. Pritzker, whose family owns the Hyatt hotel chain, is estimated to be worth $3.5 billion. In his first budget address, new Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said he is counting on $200 million in sportsbook licensing fees as part of a plan to...
