Gambling
“Those Guys” American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) held its 16th annual poker run over the weekend. This event raised money for the Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The proceeds provide children with Christmas presents and other gifts. “Those Guys” A.B.A.T.E. promote awareness for bikers, safer riding conditions, and the individual rights […]
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 […]
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto revealed during a recent appearance on the “Empty Netters” podcast that his 41-game suspension for violating the NHL’s gambling rules was the result of proxy betting. Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto said he was using his American friends in the U.S. to place wagers on games from his account Pinto […]
Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan, announced a $19 million investment for expansion and development of a new nine-hole golf course, golf shop, and additional convention space on Wednesday. The project is expected to take about two years to complete. Island Resort & Casino will build its new nine-hole course, the Cedar Course (Kishki), […]
