The Casino Association of New Jersey is putting pressure on Gov. Chris Christie to sign a revitalization program into law. The package of five bills was passed by the state legislature in July 2015, but Gov. Christie has delayed the signing of the bills. The New Jersey Casino Association is
Donald Trump's recent swipes at Native Americans might seem like an outgrowth of his disdain for Mexican immigrants, but his quarrels with American tribes goes back to his career as a casino owner. The New York Times took the lead in point out Trump's past media attacks on Indian tribes,
Florida and the Seminoles tribal gaming authority appear to be near a new gaming compact. Over the past week, representatives from the State of Florida and the Seminoles have begun once more. Both sides appear to be taking the discussions serious, as an October deadline looms. A previous looming deadline
In court documents filed on Tuesday, Phil Ivey claimed Borgata used unlimited alcohol and flirty waitresses to distract him and impair his judgment during the baccarat binge which netted him his partner, Cheng Yin Sun, $9.6 million in winnings. Ivey's charges were made during the court case stemming from Borgata's
Gamblers Anonymous is considering adding fantasy sports to its list of gambling addiction types. If so, the categorization would be a blow to the daily fantasy sports industry's attempts to their industry from sports betting. A Washington DC NBA News affiliate reported that the local Gamblers Anonymous group was recommending
All New Jersey Sportsbooks Are Illegal After a summer of deliberations, the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia denied New Jersey's bid to legalize sports betting in the state. The court ruled 2-1 in a majority decision against the New Jersey Department of Justice's legal attempt to overturn
Paddy Power and Betfair have agreed to a merger in a move which continues the consolidation trend in the gambling industry. The deal unites Paddy Power, a giant in the brick-and-mortar casino industry, and Betair, the world's largest Internet betting exchange. The deal allows the most prominent Irish gambling company
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation gave approval to Wynn Resorts to continue building their $1.7 billion casino in Everett, a suburb of Boston. MassDot had been signaling the gaming company's casino development might break Massachusetts environmental laws. J. Lionel Lucien on the Casino In an August 21 memo, MassDot public-private
In a week's time, ATP and WTA tennis players will gather in Flushing Meadow, New York to open the 2015 U.S. Open. Serena Williams is going for a historic grand slam, which has not happened in women's tennis since 1988. The Big Four of men's tennis--Novak Djokavic, Roger Federer, Andy
Legal sportsbooks in the United States want to be able to offer bets on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, citing the action foreign bookmaker sites receive with US political prop bets. The Nevada legislature is considering legalazing US prop bets, while one famous handicapper already offers betting odds--purely for entertainment
Judicial Watch is suing the U.S. Department of Justice over its 2011 legal opinion which opened the door to online gambling. The lawsuit by the conservative group is further sign that the forces of anti-gambling in the United States believe Restore America's Wire Act is unlikely to be passed. Judicial
Since it was announced that DraftKings had received licensing in the United Kingdom to launch its daily fantasy sports service there, gaming media have been critical of the move. Critical might not be the proper term; "hand wringing" might better describe what is being done. DraftKings is one of two
