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Horse Racing Betting Hit by Affordability Checks, Says British Horseracing Authority

Betting, NewsFebruary 21, 2025356Views 0Likes 0Comments

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is pointing fingers at the Gambling Commission’s financial risk checks for a sharp drop in betting turnover. The group claims punters are walking away from the sport or shifting their bets to unlicensed operators, raising concerns about the industry’s financial future. Betting Revenue Takes a Hit According to the BHA’s…

Who Ruled the Global Poker Grizzly Games VIII? Meet the Champions

News, PokerFebruary 20, 2025312Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Global Poker Grizzly Games VIII wrapped up in spectacular fashion, rewarding players with thrilling wins and fierce competition. From Jan. 27 to Feb. 16, poker enthusiasts battled it out on the US-facing social poker platform, creating unforgettable moments. But while many players celebrated wins, two names stood above the rest—"FlushMe2Tears" and "viztyskie"—as the ultimate…

Monarch Casino Reports Strong Growth, But Analysts Offer Mixed Reactions

Casino, NewsFebruary 13, 2025299Views 0Likes 0Comments

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. delivered a solid fourth-quarter earnings report, showing growth across key financial metrics. Revenue, profits, and cash flow all increased, reflecting the company’s ability to expand despite economic headwinds. But while some analysts saw reason for optimism, others struck a more cautious tone. Revenue and Profits Climb, But Food & Beverage…

New York Senate Committee Approves Bill to Expand Sports Betting

Betting, NewsFebruary 12, 2025368Views 0Likes 0Comments

A New York Senate committee took a significant step Tuesday (Feb. 11), approving a bill that would expand the state's sports betting market. The legislation, SB 2616, sponsored by state senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., would legalize season-long proposition bets and wagering on future award winners like the Heisman Trophy. It also includes a provision…

Las Vegas Welcomes Stix Asia: Hawaiian Food Hall Brings Asian Street Food to UnCommons

NewsFebruary 11, 2025331Views 0Likes 0Comments

UnCommons is getting a fresh start. After closing its previous food hall concept last summer, the Las Vegas mixed-use development is preparing for a new chapter. This time, it's bringing in Stix Asia, a popular Hawaiian food hall known for its diverse lineup of Asian street food. The new food hall is set to open…

Oklahoma Sportsbook Bills Resurface in State Legislature as Debate Heats Up

Casino, NewsFebruary 10, 2025264Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session, and with it comes another round of proposals to bring legal sports betting to the state. Once again, lawmakers are looking at ways to allow Native American tribes to operate sportsbooks—a concept that has been introduced before but has never made it to a final vote. Lawmakers Take Another…

Shirtless Poker Champion Wins Beer for a Year in Wild Hoops Contest

News, PokerFebruary 9, 2025291Views 0Likes 0Comments

A high-stakes poker champion found himself at the center of a completely different kind of gamble—this time, on the basketball court. In an unexpected turn of events, the pro card player ditched his shirt, stepped up for a casual hoops contest, and walked away with a year’s supply of beer. The scene? A packed sports…

UK Gambling Commission Opens Consultation on Gaming Machine Standards Overhaul

Gambling, NewsJanuary 31, 2025301Views 0Likes 0Comments

The UK Gambling Commission has launched a new consultation to refine gaming machine technical standards and strengthen consumer protections. The proposed changes include the introduction of five new standards, a social responsibility code, and the consolidation of existing technical requirements. The move is part of an ongoing review aimed at modernising the country’s gambling regulations…

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Swinomish Tribe and Rush Street Interactive Launch BetRivers Sportsbook in Washington

Betting, NewsJanuary 29, 2025312Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has teamed up with Rush Street Interactive (RSI) to launch the BetRivers Sportsbook at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes, Washington. The new sportsbook, which opened on Tuesday, will allow customers to place wagers on a wide range of sporting events, both domestic and international. A New Betting Destination in…

Florida Commercial Casino Hopes Survive Special Legislative Session – For Now

Casino, NewsJanuary 28, 2025276Views 0Likes 0Comments

Florida's efforts to bring commercial casinos and sportsbooks closer to reality managed to escape a critical legislative hurdle this week. State lawmakers adjourned a special session Monday without addressing a controversial proposal that could have ended citizen-driven ballot initiatives—effectively saving the gaming industry's ambitions, at least temporarily. Quick Adjournment Halts Threat to Citizen-Driven Measures The Florida…