Geoff Freeman, president of the American Gaming Association, has asked for America's 1,000 casinos to work with the individual U.S. states to stop illegal gambling in the United States. Mr. Freeman says that the efforts to end illegal gambling to this point have been piece mail, but a concerted and
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority website was hacked either late-Saturday night or Sunday morning. A pro-terrorist message was posted on the site. It is unknown how long the message had been on the site when it was taken down, but the site's security had been restored by early Sunday afternoon,
When Jordan Spieth tied Tiger Woods for the best 72-hole score in the history of the Masters Golf Tournament, many gamblers cashed in on big wagers in Las Vegas. Despite being only 21 years old, Spieth received the 2nd-most bets entering the Masters. In fact, Jordan Spieth received the most
The FBI is investigating whether San Francisco sheriff's deputies gambled on fights between inmates while in jail. Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi announced the probe on Friday, saying that the department's Internal Affairs Unit, the FBI, and the US Department of Justice are investigating whether crimes were committed. The allegations came to
The Delaware state legislature is planning to generate more revenues by building three new casinos. The proposals are seen as an alternative bailout plan for the three casinos operating in the state at present, which have faced a long decline. The bill being developed is championed before the Lottery and
U.S. Senator Harry Reid recently announced his general support for the anti-online gambling legislation supported by his friend, Sheldon Adelson. Though Harry Reid is a Democrat, he has been a US Congressman from the state of Nevada for 34 years, so he is quite familiar with Las Vegas gaming executives,
U.S. Representative Joe Barton is considering the introduction of another online poker bill. Like his other attempts to pass gaming legislation, the Texas lawmaker wants to legalize and regulate online poker at the federal level. The bill is seen as a counter to Restore America's Wire Act, the proposed legislation
College students are protesting Carl Icahn's inclusion in the Atlantic City casino economy. Soon, the New York City activist investor will take control of Trump Entertainment Resorts, which owns the Trump Taj Mahal and the rights to the closed Trump Plaza. On Thursday, though, Icahn's presence at Trump Entertainment was
On the third anniversary of Revel Casino's grand opening in Atlantic City, Judge Gloria Burns approved the sell of the bankrupt casino to a Florida developer for $82 million. This was the fifth attempt by an interested buyer to purchase the casino, including the third attempt by Glenn Straub, the
Problem gambling has many spokespeople in the international community. Most promote help hotlines and online resources to help the addict and their family. Some advocate for the limitation of gambling or the complete ban of such activities. A great deal of literature exists to help inform and counsel gamblers about
A state senator from Ohio wants to tax the free play incentives offered by the state's casinos and racinos, saying it puts the state in line with the laws in neighboring states. Penn National, which is heavily invested in the Ohio gaming industry, says the plan is "ill-conceived". State Senator
The Kentucky Wildcats enter the Final Four as big favorites to go unbeaten and win the 2015 Mens NCAA Tournament. If that happens, Las Vegas sportsbooks could have a major shortfall on their wagers. Las Vegas sportsbooks need the Wildcats to lose one of its last two games or they
