Harness racing returning to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel from Friday Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingTaxationNew York May 1, 2017 0Following a two-week delay, harness racing will reportedly return to upstate New York’s Vernon Downs Casino Hotel from Friday with...
Ohio lawmakers look to video poker to raise revenues for education Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLotteryHorse RacingOhio May 1, 2017 0Last week, many changes were made to the proposed budget for the state of Ohio, with one change involving video...
Opening of new Washington casino expected to hurt Oregon gaming revenues Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceLotteryHorse RacingOregon April 25, 2017 0Yesterday’s opening of the Ilani Casino Resort in Washington is reportedly set to negatively impact the gambling industry in the...
William Hill PR director leaving after nearly half a century of service Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEmployment & CareersHorse RacingOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingUnited Kingdom April 24, 2017 0After 45 years with the bookmaker, public relations guru Graham Sharpe is leaving United Kingdom-based William Hill. Sharpe, who in...
Record-breaking Grand National action for OpenBet innovation Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingOnline Gambling NewsSports bettingUnited Kingdom April 12, 2017 0In the United Kingdom, the 170th running of the annual Grand National horse racing extravaganza took place over the weekend...
Despite referendum, bestbet denied right to install slot machines in Jacksonville Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationBrick-n-Mortar Poker RoomsHorse RacingFlorida March 13, 2017 0While Duval, Florida residents voted to authorize slot machines in the county, the state has turned down bestbet’s request to...
Tabcorp Holdings Limited’s plan to buy Tatts Group comes under scrutiny Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaHorse RacingSports bettingMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships March 9, 2017 0In Australia, the national competition regulator has expressed concerns about Tabcorp Holdings Limited’s proposed $4.44 billion plan to buy rival...
Racing Victoria may ban active industry from new board Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaHorse Racing February 20, 2017 0A new board will soon be appointed to oversee Thoroughbred horseracing in the State of Victoria, Australia, and they’ll apparently...
Bright future predicted for expanding New York casino industry Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceLotteryHorse RacingNew York February 15, 2017 0After amending its constitution in 2013 in order to permit the building of up to seven Las Vegas-style commercial casinos,...
Idaho governor may be heading for “showdown” with legislature Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingIdaho January 30, 2017 0In Idaho, a battle is reportedly brewing between the western state’s legislature and governor Clement “Butch” Otter over a suggestion...
All betting operators in UK would be required to pay 10% of revenues over £500k Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingTaxationUnited Kingdom January 16, 2017 0Beginning in April of this year, betting operators in the United Kingdom will have to provide 10% of race wagering...
Florida Senate President supports voter will in county slot referendums Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsHorse RacingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation December 22, 2016 0Although the legal path is not currently clear, Florida‘s Senate President, Joe Negron indicated earlier this week that he is...
Japan’s horse racing purses among the richest in the world Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsJapanHorse Racing December 21, 2016 0The Japan Cup now has a $5.25M purse, making it one of the most lucrative in the world. While Criminal...
Historic horse racing venues in Wyoming slowly rebuilding Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingWyoming December 15, 2016 0After the decision by the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission (PMC) in October 2015 to shut down all historic horse race terminals...
Vietnam considers legalizing some forms of sportsbetting Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationMobile gamingHorse RacingSports bettingVietnam November 29, 2016 0As it works through the process of legalizing specific types of gambling, the government for Vietnam has announced plans to...