By Malik Freeman Alaska Sees Rise Of Illegal Gambling Games On Facebook May 12, 2021 Alaskan authorities have claimed that illegal online gambling activities have surged in the state since the COVID-19 lockdown. One of the primary ways that illegal gambling is taking place in Alaska is through Facebook groups. Millions of Alaskans started spending more time online and on social media sites during the lockdown. Multiple Facebook groups experienced […]
By Malik Freeman Chicago Mayor Wants Las Vegas Casino Operators To Develop Casino Resort March 12, 2021 The first casino that opened its doors to the public in Illinois was a riverboat casino back in 1991. Since then another 9 casinos have gone live bringing the total number of casinos in the state to 10. However, there are no casinos in Chicago which is the third biggest metropolitan city in America. Chicago […]
By Rachel Bennett Genting Americas Files $500m Lawsuit Against Multiple Insurers March 10, 2021 The Malaysian based Genting Group is a conglomerate that has a strong presence in the global casino market. The casino operator has two casinos in America with its Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens county and the Hilton Miami in Florida. The two U.S based casinos were forced to shut down during the […]
By Sadonna Price Las Vegas Sands Corp. Keen On Developing Casino Resort In Dallas February 15, 2021 Las Vegas Sands Corp. made it clear in 2020 that they were keen on pushing for Texas to legalize casino gambling. Sheldon Adelson who was the Chairman for Sands Corp. in 2020 put together a powerful team of gambling lobbyists who were going to push for gambling legislation to be passed in the Lonestar State. […]
By Sadonna Price Alabama Casino and Lottery Bill Pushes Forward After Green Light February 11, 2021 Alabama is one of the six states in the country to not have a state lottery. That status could change in the months to come as the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee in Alabama have given the green light to a casino and lottery bill. Alabama has been one of the more conservative states in […]
By Malik Freeman Maryland Looks At Introducing Gambling Education In High School January 25, 2021 The gambling industry across the world is growing at a rapid pace and one of the main reasons is due to the popularity of online gambling. While the gambling industry flourishes, it has also caused concern amongst anti-gambling groups who are worried about the growing increase in gambling addicts. Multiple countries including the UK and […]
By Sadonna Price Washington State Makes New Push For Expanded Gambling January 22, 2021 Washington is once again looking to expand gambling and allow cardrooms and racetracks the opportunity to offer sports betting. State legislators made a similar push last year but Indian tribes opposed the idea and were successful. Tribal gaming operators are currently allowed to offer sports betting after legislators granted them approval during the last session. […]
By Mihajlo Ivanovic Alabama To Make Decision On Casinos & Lottery Based On New Report January 7, 2021 Alabama is one of the few states in America that has resisted the urge to legalize sports betting, casinos and even a state lottery. The only gaming you will find in Alabama is on the reservation of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Here you will find three casinos which have ‘electronic bingo’ games. However, […]
By Sadonna Price State Of Hawaii Contemplates Allowing Casino Resort On Oahu December 22, 2020 A number of states in America that have been dead against the legalization of sports betting and gambling are now being forced to rethink that stance. Texas which is one of the conservative states in America is looking at legalizing casinos. Experts are saying that there will be a lot of movement towards legal gambling […]
By Malik Freeman Casinos In Texas Could Guard Oil & Gas Industry Volatility Say Lobbyists December 11, 2020 When Sheldon Adelson does something, he gives it his all and throws all of his resources behind it. The 87 year old casino tycoon has set his sights on getting gambling legalized in Texas and he has put together an impressive team of lobbyists which include Andy Abboud who is the Senior VP for Government […]