Articles by James Foglio (472)
According to the Delaware Lottery, the three online casinos in the First State reported a record-high $5.02 million in revenue in June 2024. Online casino revenue is up around $4 million year-on-year and monthly revenue is up 29%. All three of Delaware’s online casinos are run by BetRivers Delaware’s three online casinos are run by […]
MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan, will soon be closing its poker room on Monday, Aug. 5 at 6 a.m. According to PlayMichigan.com, the property ended the Poker VIP program on July 1. MotorCity Casino poker players who played 300 hours between April and June were upgraded to Poker VIP A notice on the casino’s website […]
The Michigan Lottery announced Monday that it will be transitioning to the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER, for responsible gaming support, according to the press release. This aligns the agency with the Michigan Gaming Control Board and other online gaming platforms operating in Michigan in promoting 1-800-GAMBLER. New Michigan Lottery 1-800-GAMBLER helpline will replace the […]
A FanDuel gambler named Jessie Hynes placed a $250 bet on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to win NFL MVP (at 300-1 odds) in the 2024 season. The bet would win $75,000. On the same day, he also wagered $250 on Darnold at 400-1 odds to win the AP NFL regular season Offensive Player of […]
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) approved a racing license application from Hastings Exposition and Racing, Inc. to establish a new casino resort and Quarter Horse track in Ogallala near Lake McConaughy. Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. partnered with Elite Casino Resorts to develop a 5/8-mile horse track Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. partnered […]
Bear River Casino Resort in Loleta, California, recently unveiled a special event space, a new location for the poker room, the Three Rivers Eatery, and the remodeling of the Tish-Non ballroom during its monthly Fortuna Chamber of Commerce mixer. Bear River Casino Resort reveals new Three Rivers Eatery, private dining space, and poker room The Three […]
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California is planning to hire more staff with on-site job fairs as the casino plans for a future expansion. This news came shortly after Sky River Casino announced its partnership with Wilton Rancheria. Sky River Casino in Elk Grove will hire new staff with on-site job fairs every third […]
Two New England Patriots rookies were placed on reserve lists ahead of the start of training camp on Wednesday, July 24. Running back Terrell Jennings was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and New England also placed linebacker Jontrey Hunter on the non-football injury (NFI) list. New England Patriots running back Terrell […]
The University of Alabama will honor former head coach Nick Saban by naming its football field after him at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the school announced Friday. Alabama ceremony to dedicate the Saban Field is scheduled for the Saturday, Sept. 7 home game against South Florida In fact, the honorary degrees and recognition committee of the Alabama […]
Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray became the first WNBA player to win both the 3-point contest and skills challenge in the same year on Friday night in Phoenix. Her prize was almost the equivalent of her annual salary. Allisha Gray won $5,150 from the WNBA and $110,000 from Aflac for winning the 3-point contest and […]