Articles by James Foglio (472)
Floyd Layne, who helped City College win both the NCAA and NIT basketball championships in March 1950 but ruined his career in a point-shaving scandal, died at age 95 on Friday. Floyd Layne was arrested in 1951 after being accused of taking bribes from gamblers to lose games According to Richard Goldstein of The New […]
A lucky California gambler named Allen Kessler was playing the Buffalo Power Pay™ by Aristocrat Gaming slot game at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln when he hit the $1.2 million jackpot. California gambler wins $1,210,107.19 playing the Buffalo Power Pay slot game at Thunder Valley Casino Resort Kessler hit the $1,210,107.19 progressive jackpot […]
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed legislation allowing the online sale of lottery tickets in the Bay State, and the new iLottery platform is already raising concerns for problem gamblers. A Massachusetts problem gambler believes the iLottery opens the door for compulsive gambling In a recent interview with Western Mass News, Antonio Basile told the newsroom […]
The temporary Rockford Casino, located at 610 N. Bell School Road in Rockford, Illinois, will close at 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 ahead of Hard Rock Rockford’s grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 29. Rockford Casino to offer two free Brad Paisley tickets for the Hard Rock Rockford grand opening on Labor Day weekend The […]
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced Friday that it has awarded event wagering operator licenses to Sporttrade and Plannatech to conduct sports betting in the Grand Canyon State. Sporttrade is partnered with Quechan Indian Tribe, while Plannatech is with San Carlos Apache Tribe Arizona had two open licenses among the 10 allocated to tribal gaming […]
A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California reveals that bankruptcies are up 28% in U.S. states with legalized online sports betting. A new study conducted by UCLA and USC professors and scholars shows the negative consequences of legalized online sports betting According to the paper, the […]
Former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne is among those voicing opposition to the expansion of online sports betting in the Cornhusker State, citing potential dangers and costs. Tom Osborne voiced disapproval of online sports betting to the Nebraska Legislature’s General Affairs Committee The Nebraska Legislature’s General Affairs Committee had met on Wednesday to discuss five […]
BetMGM announced net revenue for the first six months of 2024 reached $1 billion, a 6% increase compared to the same period from 2023. The gaming company described its success as a “year of investment” after gaining 13% market share. BetMGM’s North American Market share in iGaming and online sports betting encompasses the U.S. and […]
Foniso, a new platform that offers real-time interaction, a personalized experience, and a comprehensive hub for sports enthusiasts, is aiming to expand its sports betting engagement market. The global reach platform creates a vibrant and unique ecosystem for all. Foniso app will allow athletes, fans, and journalists to interact with one another According to ThisDayLive, […]
Sports Betting Exchange (SBX) is set to launch in Colorado after struggling to gain traction in sports betting exchanges in the two states where wagering is legal. The Chicago-based SBX has been developing its proprietary exchange-wagering technology since 2022. Sports Betting Exchange (SBX) secures Colorado market access through Gilpin Casino According to SportsHandle’s Mike Seely, […]