Benefits Outweigh Risks As Legal Gambling Up For Discussion In AL

Alabama Casino

Alabama is considering the legalization of various gaming markets after a recent study found how lucrative these industries could be for the state. The Heart of Dixie has researched the effects that casino gaming, sports betting, and a state lottery would have on Alabama. Outside of problem gambling being an issue, close to one billion…

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Kentucky Supreme Court Orders $870M Payment From PokerStars

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Flutter could be stuck paying over one billion in damages from a five-year span where PokerStars was operating unlawfully in the state of Kentucky. Although the Supreme Court in Kentucky has ordered Flutter to pay this exorbitant sum, the company plans to fight the judgment. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A judgment in Kentucky against PokerStars from…

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Connecticut To Legalize Sports Betting In 2021? Lawmaker Thinks So

Rep. Sean Scanlon

Signs point to a legalized Connecticut sports betting market in 2021 lawmakers believe. The Nutmeg State would legalize Tribal sportsbooks in the state. HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut is pushing forward to get sports betting legalized for the state in 2021. Previous roadblocks to getting legislation approved are no longer issues, clearing the way for passage…

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Missouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021

Missouri Lawmakers

Missouri is not shying away from the sports betting industry as three new bills have been pre-filed by different sponsors. The Show-Me State was close to sports wagering legalization in 2020 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the upcoming 2021 session hopes to finish the job. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers have already…

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Partypoker To Leave Unregulated Markets For Legal Gambling Ones

Party Poker

Partypoker, who’s parent company is GVC Holdings, will be leaving any country that does not have a regulated gambling industry beginning in December. Montenegro, Norway, and Poland players will no longer be able to play on the partypoker platform starting on December 17. LONDON – In compliance with GVC Holdings goal of being a completely…

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October Sees Largest Jump In Atlantic City Casino COVID-19 Cases

Casino Gambler

Over 1% of Atlantic City casino employees have tested positive for the Coronavirus since July. The biggest surge of cases occurred in October for casino personnel. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Coronavirus is alive and well within Atlantic City casinos, having 251 cases pop up since citywide reopenings in July. Of that number, 60% were…

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Six States Have Legal Gambling Expansion On Their Nov. 3 Ballot

Casino - Sportsbook

Six different states have sports betting or casino games up for legalization through voting on Tuesday’s ballot. By Tuesday night, the gaming industry of the United States could be seeing a huge expansion. BALTIMORE – Tuesday doesn’t just mark the 2020 Presidential Election but numerous other things will have their place on state ballots across…

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Bingo & Horse Racing Up While Nevada Casino Gambling Is Down

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Nevada is reporting a continued decline for 2020 in its casino gaming revenue for the month of September. Various gambling sectors are still on the low end in revenue but bingo and horseracing are showing growth for the industry with their profit margins. LAS VEGAS – Revenue reports for September have been posted for Nevada…

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