It was on the 1st of January that security guards shot and killed a man over at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas. The man shot and killed was Shannon Michael Howell a local man, who guests of the resort had seen holding a handgun. Security guards confronted him and it was once he had raised his gun…
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Issues Affecting Online Gambling in Gibraltar Post Brexit
The British overseas territory of Gibraltar remains a contentious subject between the UK and Spanish governments. Located at the entrance to the Meditaranean Sea, between the Spanish and Morrocan coasts, Gibraltar fell under British control in 1713 as a result of negotiations that led to the Treaty of Utrecht. However, Spain has always maintained a claim to the territory despite…
Read MoreCrazy FA Cup Bets Placed This Week at Paddy Power
The weekend has nearly arrived and it’s the FA Cup third round. It’s a time when fans dream of their team causing a massive upset. However, every week has punters dreaming that their crazy bets come in and here’s two Paddy Power bets that will need every bit of luck to be a winner. A Debut to Remember West Ham…
Read MoreHow Will Brexit Affect Online Gambling in Ireland?
With a no-deal ‘hard’ Brexit becoming more and more likely, Irish retailers in the online gambling industry are wondering how this will affect their business. Ireland is expected to be one of the economies worst affected by a hard Brexit, with some saying even the United Kingdom itself may not suffer as badly. Businesses across the continent are questioning what…
Read MoreVirginia Cities Pushing To Legalize Casinos
It’s no secret that casinos can galvanize their surroundings economically, and help the cities they are located in become more of a destination than ever before. It appears as though various Virginia cities feel the same way. Danville’s city council voted unanimously to put forward legislation where a local referendum would lead to the construction of casinos in the city.…
Read MoreEmpire City Casino Sale Delayed Due to Lack of Commissioners
The sale of the Empire City Casino in Yonkers to MGM is one huge deal, with some $850 million being offered by MGM. It is a deal that the current owners of the property are eager to sign off. In fact, all sides had been pinning their hopes on the Gaming Commission approving the sale yesterday at a planned meeting…
Read MoreNorfolk Casino Could Take Years for Approval
It is now no secret that the Pumunkey Indian Tribe are currently deep in negotiations with the City of Norfolk. They are currently attempting to secure the purchase of city owned land spread across some 20 acres. They are hoping that this will then pave the way for their huge casino resort which they are looking to build on that…
Read MoreIs Microgaming’s Mega Moolah Slot Jackpot Ready to Hit?
The progressive jackpot on the Mega Moolah slot from Microgaming has been not been won for over 97 days now, in fact the last time it was hit was back on the 28th of September of last year, and a record £18,913,391 was won by one lucky player that day. With such a long time between the last jackpot being…
Read MoreTennessee Considering Legalizing Sports Betting To Revitalize Economy
It appears as though legalized sports betting could be legalized in Tennessee, as the first steps have been taken yesterday, on January 2, 2019. Rick Staples, a Democrat from Knoxville, Tennessee, filed the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act. The bill would not legalize betting statewide, but instead would allow cities and counties to locally decide whether they authorize sportsbetting or not.…
Read MoreNFL Announces Caesars Entertainment Partnership
There are few things that people around the world associate with the USA more than American football, and with good reason. Many Americans truly consider their sport a part of their identity, and that could be the reason why the Superbowl is such a monumental event, and also why it costs over $5 million for a 30-second ad during it.…
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