The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportunities in the region. The new gaming facility, named Crystal Shores Casino, will debut on January 22, 2024, following a members-only soft opening on January 18-19. This will be
Month: January 2025
Betting on sports may be legal there, but Mississippi online sports betting is a totally different animal. After quickly moving through their House of Representatives, the Mississippi Sports Wagering Act died in the Senate. Undeterred, legislators are preparing to open the 2025 legislative session soon, with the issue of mobile sports bets at the top
Jan 15, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents A professional poker player with a violent criminal history is now being accused of scamming poker players from Las Vegas to Florida. Lenard Adams, aka “Lucky” in the poker world and the “Sweetheart Swindler” to police, was charged in 2017 with rape, fraud, intimidation, kidnapping, and
The Thai cabinet has taken a significant step toward legalizing casinos by approving the Entertainment Complex Bill, a draft law designed to invigorate the country’s tourism sector and combat illegal gambling. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the move on Monday, emphasizing the bill’s potential to drive investment and economic growth while creating thousands of jobs.
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2024 in Las Vegas, held earlier this month at The Venetian, served as a major stage for gaming industry innovations, with Inspired Entertainment presenting a variety of new offerings at the show. The B2B gaming content and technology provider presented its latest advancements, including the Hybrid Dealer platform, at the event. In a conversation
The decision came after Graton Rancheria, which operates the Bay Area’s largest casino, filed for an injunction seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing its approval process. The Graton tribe argued that the federal government had not adequately consulted with them during the land review process, especially regarding cultural surveys required under the National Historic
Las Vegas resort fees are on the rise… again! It was just last year at this time when we reported a very similar story. Is the “Raising of the Fees” becoming an annual event? We hope not! Find out which Strip properties have hiked their prices, discover tips to avoid these extra charges, and learn
Jan 14, 2025 8 min read Table Of Contents The real court system, not the Court of Public Opinion, was correct in finding football star Orenthal James “OJ” Simpson, who died last year, not-guilty of murder in 1995, so says a guest on the Mania Podcast, hosted by Daniel Negreanu and Amanda Negreanu. Alex Tomé,
Kentucky state Representative Thomas Huff has introduced House Bill 33 (HB33), a proposal to bring land-based and riverboat casinos to the state. The bill outlines a framework for regulating casinos and fantasy sports under the oversight of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC). Key Components of HB33 HB33 aims to expand Kentucky’s gambling
Concacaf, the governing body for soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, has opened a bid process for organizations to become the first official betting partner of its senior men’s and women’s national team and club competitions. The partnership, which will cover the 2025-2028 cycle, offers a Tier 1 sponsorship with exclusive
Thailand’s government has taken a significant step towards legalizing gambling with the approval of a controversial bill that would permit casinos to operate within entertainment complexes. The proposal, which aims to enhance tourism and address illicit gambling, marks a shift in the country’s longstanding approach to gaming laws. The draft law, approved by the Thai
Circa Sports’ professional football contests, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI, came to an exciting close over the weekend. After a thrilling season, the sports betting venture will pay out a record-breaking $20,266,000 amongst contests winners. The largest prize pot in history, totaling $14,266,000, will be awarded to the eight winners of Circa Survivor. All
Jan 13, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents High Stakes Poker Season 14’s opener featured a barrage of coolers and a gross river card that cost Jared Bleznick a $450,000 pot. The sports card hobbyist and poker star was among seven players in the $200/$400 no-limit hold’em cash game, which aired Monday night on
The much-anticipated LCB Awards 2024 live stream has officially unveiled the winners across eight competitive categories. This annual celebration honors the iGaming industry’s finest, recognizing standout brands for their contributions to this rapidly growing field. This year, categories included Best Online Casino, Helping Hand, Rising Star, Prime Perks, Live Dealer Games, Members Choice, Gamecraft Mastery,
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Livingston, Texas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Ischoopa Travel Center on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation. The new space includes 81 Class II gaming devices in the east side section of the building. The west side of the building features a convenience store equipped with a variety of snacks and tobacco.
Chicago’s ambitious attempt to ease its financial struggles through a casino has not yielded the expected results, according to a recent City Council report. The temporary casino at River North’s Medinah Temple, which opened in September 2023, has significantly underperformed, with only $63.2 million in new tax revenue generated in the past 16 months. Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski presented these figures during
We first mentioned the Durango Casino in one of our weekly news videos back 2022 when it was still just an idea. The property has only been open since December of 2023, but already their owner, Station Casinos, in preparing for a $116 million expansion as part of the second phase of development. Construction for
Jan 12, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents PokerGO is just one day away from launching the first episode of High Stakes Poker Season 14, a season that features some of the most entertaining players in the game, including Phil Hellmuth, Jared Bleznick, and Alan Keating. The season begins Monday, January 13 at 5
Gaming in the US has only recently reached its popularity but has already become a multi-billion-dollar industry, changing the entertainment industry. As legal online sports betting becomes increasingly adopted nationwide, operators like FanDuel are becoming a fan favorite. They got in early in many states after legalization, and have held their footing well. Gambling is
Developers behind “The Coney,” a proposed $3 billion casino on Coney Island, have pledged a $200 million community trust fund in a bid to gain support for the project. The announcement comes as the casino proposal faces scrutiny ahead of public hearings. The fund, if approved, will be managed by a board of local
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