USA Online Poker News
Glenn Straub Says He Regrets Buying Revel Casino
In an April 2016 Forbes interview, Straub said, “Atlantic City is a perfect place to put money. It’s going to multiply by ten times what it’s now worth.” Glenn Straub regrets buying the Revel Casino, due to the bureaucratic hassles he’s...
Somerville Drops Its Environmental Appeal against Wynn Boston Harbor
Steve Wynn’s grand plans for Wynn Boston Harbor concerned Somerville’s Mayor Joe Curtatone. Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone has decided he will not appeal a ruling made last month by the Department of Environmental Protection. The ruling pertained...
Connecticut Accountant Discusses How Problem Gambling Controlled His Life
Adam Osmond was running a convenience store when he began playing scratch-offs out of boredom. A former convenience store owner in Connecticut spoke to the Daily Mail about how problem gambling led to financial ruin the loss of his business. Adam Osmond, a 49-year...
Jadaveon Clowney Spotted at Louisiana Casino While Houston Texans Were Playing a Game
Jadaveon Clowney has disappointed in 2 seasons with the Texans, but a case could be made he’s playing out of position. Houston Texans fans are angry that a key member of their defense was seen gambling in a Lake Charles casino this weekend, while teammates...
MGM Resorts Is Angry about Airport Casino Plans in Connecticut
Bradley International Airport is the site being discussed for the proposed casino, which would have 2,000 slot machines and 150 table games. MGM Resorts is angry about a proposed airport casino which might be built a mere 17 miles from the MGM Springfield in Springfield,...
Nebraska Casino Referendum in Danger Due to Petition’s High Disqualification Rate
Former Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh called the 38% disqualification rate “extraordinarily high”. Those circulating a Nebraska petition to set up a November 8 statewide referendum on casino gambling have met a high rejection rate. In one county, nearly 40%...
California Online Poker Bill Vote Is Postponed at the 11th Hour
In the many months of controversy over who dominates California iPoker, all the operators have lost millions of dollars of online poker revenue. A California online poker bill sponsored by Adam Gray was pulled back from a vote on Monday, giving negotiators more...
Geoff Freeman of the AGA Spoke about U.S. Sports Betting Laws at Biloxi Conference
Some of Mississippi’s casinos are struggling and could use the boost sports betting would bring. Geoff Freeman of the American Gaming Association spoke in Biloxi on Wednesday this week. In his prepared comments, Freeman said legal sports betting could be...
Las Vegas Sportsbooks Offer Summer Olympic Betting for the First Time Since 2001 Law
The Olympic Games feature both global stars and complete unknowns. For the first time, Las Vegas sports bettors are able to gamble on the Olympics. Last year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board approved wagering on events sponsored by the International Olympic Committee. Nevada...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signs Daily Fantasy Sports Bill into Law
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said daily fantasy sports had proven to be popular with the people of New York. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a daily fantasy sports bill into law on Wednesday. The bill allows daily fantasy sports operators like Draftkings and FanDuel...
