A Texas legislative commission blames the state lottery for failing to plug a loophole that allowed a New Jersey-based lottery syndicate to walk off with a $95 million jackpot.
The Texas Lottery is under fire for its “passive” reaction to courier services that create a loophole allowing the draw to be mathematically exploitable under certain con...Illegal Philippine 'POGO' Hospitals Provide Plastic Surgery to Fugitives
Authorities in the Philippines have uncovered an underground hospital linked to the POGO (online gambling) industry and say they know of two more such operations.
Shock discovery: Philippine police discovered an illegal hospital inside an online gambling compound in Pasay City, above, complete with hair transplant tools, dental implants, and skin...Mirage Forced to Pay Out $1.6M in Progressive Slot Jackpots Ahead of Closure
It’s not a mirage. Starting Tuesday afternoon, The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip will give away nearly $1.6 million in guaranteed prizes.
The Mirage will give back progressive money until July 16, the day before it closes its doors forever. (Image: The Mirage)It’s not a goodwill gesture, either, but a regulatory requirement. Most casinos that close ...
New Hampshire's New Gaming Property To Be Called Nash Casino
Nashua, New Hampshire’s forthcoming casino at the Pheasant Lane Mall will be called The Nash Casino.
Pheasant Lane Mall, pictured above. The New Hampshire mall will house a casino. (Image: Simon Property Group)The name and modern exterior design recently were released by ECL Entertainment, a Las Vegas-based gaming company.
ECL Entertainment and...
Ex-Man City Analyst Banned from Soccer for Insider Betting
English soccer’s governing body, the Football Association (FA), has banned a former Manchester City analyst from all soccer-related activity for 12 months for betting with insider information. But the analyst, Richard Bredice, claimed he simply used his instinct and knowledge of the game to win the bets.
Richard Bredice, above, during his days as...Las Vegas Hits 120°F, Shattering Previous Record by 3 Degrees
It’s not news when it’s hot in Las Vegas. Except when it’s hotter than it’s ever been there before. Sunday at 3:38 p.m. local time, according the National Weather Service (NWS), the mercury hit a record-shattering 120°F at the official airport weather station.
A.I. renders a photo of tourists fleeing the Las Vegas Strip because it’s too...New Hampshire Proposed Casino Moves Forward After Legal Win
Andy Sanborn’s planned gaming property in Concord, New Hampshire reportedly has received a much-needed court victory making it more likely the casino will be able to open.
Kassey Cameron, pictured above. She failed in her legal attempt to block the opening of a New Hampshire casino. (Image: LinkedIn)An unsuccessful lawsuit filed by local resident Ka...
The Shuttered Las Vegas Pub that Inspired The Killers' Most Popular Song
Las Vegas lost more than a beloved British pub of nearly 30 years when Crown & Anchor suddenly closed with no warning or explanation on July 2.
The Crown & Anchor opened in 1995 at 1350 E. Tropicana Ave. and closed this week. (Image: X/Crown & Anchor)It lost a piece of rock n’ roll history.
The beset-selling UK single of all time that...
Caesars Boosts Sports Betting Tech with ZeroFlucs Acquisition
In a move aimed at bolstering its sportsbook technology, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) said today it is acquiring ZeroFlucs Group Pty Ltd.
Visitors entering Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The operator is acquiring ZeroFlucs to add to its sports betting tech stack. (Image: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)The Australian company is a software provider...
DraftKings Named Top Gaming Idea for Second Half by Stifel
Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) closed lower by almost 1% today, but some sell-side analysts remain bullish on the stock despite a loss of 18.29% over the past 90 days.
A DraftKings billboard appears at Times Square in New York City. An analyst called the stock a top idea for the second half.(Image: NASDAQ)In a note to clients today, Stifel...
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