Foreigners detained in gambling raid More than 150 foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on an illegal gambling facility in the Philippines this past Saturday. The facility, in Lapu-Lapu City on the island of Cebu, was home to around 162 foreign nationals, mostly from China and Myanmar, who are alleged to have been involved…
Ex-NYC Council Speaker Quinn Backs Wynn Casino Plan
Christine Quinn, formerly speaker of the New York City Council, threw her support behind a plan by Related Cos. and Wynn Resorts to bring a casino hotel to the West Side of Manhattan. Former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. She’s supporting a casino plan by Related Cos. and Wynn Resorts. (Image: ABC News)…
Virginia Lottery Online Sales Outpaced Retail in 2024 Fiscal Year, a First in U.S. History
The Virginia Lottery has made history by becoming the first state to sell more lottery tickets over the internet than in person during a given 12-month period. A Marathon gas station in Lynchburg displays the Virginia Lottery logo. The Virginia Lottery sold more tickets online than in person during its most recent fiscal year. (Image:…
Hong Kong Jockey Club Looks to Chart New Territory With “ChatGPT for Horse Racing”
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is a behemoth of the horse racing wagering industry and it now has plans to release what it has called “the ChatGPT version of horse racing.” simulator to try to forecast the outcome of upcoming races It aims to enhance the customer experience by introducing something that is “digitally…
Reno Casino Suicide Under Investigation, Follows California Homicide
A man has died by apparent suicide after shooting himself at an unnamed Reno, Nev. gaming property. Catalina Aceves, pictured above. Her family has launched a fundraiser following her passing. (Image: GoFundMe) The victim was discovered in recent days at the casino. He also was linked by police to the prior killing of a woman…
Atlantic City Casino Smoking to Remain, as New Jersey Judge Dismisses Lawsuit
Atlantic City casino smoking will remain after a judge in New Jersey dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s permittance of tobacco use on the gaming floors. A gambler plays a slot machine while smoking a cigarette at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on Nov. 29, 2023. A New Jersey judge has ruled that casino…
Study Reveals How Regret Informs Our Gambling Decisions
Study analyzes regret and gambling decisions Good decisions determine the long-term gambling career of each person, and a new study shows that the results may have more to do with our state of mind than previously thought. The new study comes from Temple University faculty member Crystal Reeck, whose paper was recently accepted for publication…
Swedish Gambling Authority Requires Detailed Action Plans From Operators
Under sweeping new changes from the Swedish government, gambling regulator Spelinspektionen will now require more detailed action plans for responsible gambling from purveyors of betting activities. The changes come as part of a push to strengthen consumer protection and are set to become active on October 1. Under the changes, Spelinspektionen will be empowered to…
Ozarks Casino Referendum Restored, Poll Finds Waning Sports Betting Support
A county judge in Missouri has put back a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot that will ask voters statewide to expand gambling to the Osage River in Lake Ozark. The Lake of the Ozarks’ notorious rowdy summer “Party Cove” could get a bit wilder should a casino be authorized near the Bagnell Dam. Missouri…
Can New Crypto Poker Sites Challenge Industry Leaders?
Crypto poker expanding Decentralized poker games have often been speculated as one potential use case for blockchain technology, although both players and sites have been slow to adopt it. Soon, however, players will have two serious platforms from which to choose: CoinPoker and the soon-to-be-launched Phenom Poker. CoinPoker, which is backed by Antanas “Tony G”…