Groundbreaking Vote On Gambling Expansion In Massachusetts Senate

The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday voted to legalize casino resorts in the state. It was a groundbreaking vote in a state that had previously prohibited the popular form of gambling. more

No Happy Movie Ending For Poker Thieves In France

Italian organized crime groups are known for their cutting edge reliance on gambling schemes to make a quick buck. A group of felons in the French Riviera, however, received less than a happy movie style ending to their caper this week. more

Senate Dragging Along With Massachusetts Gambling Bill

The Massachusetts House passed a gambling bill in less than two days several weeks ago. The legislation has since been sent to the Senate, where lawmakers have grappled for weeks over a few minor details of the bill. more

NFL Power Rankings Week Five: NFC North Rules Again

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions appear on a collision course on Thanksgiving Day after both teams won again this week. The Packers and Lions remain numbers one and two in this week's Power Rankings. more

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Expected To Drop Fifty Percent In 2011

In 2006, Atlantic City casinos experienced their highest revenue ever, $5.2 billion. Since then, the numbers have tumbled annually, and in 2011, the total revenue for the year could end up half of what it was in 2006. more

New US Online Poker Laws Could Bring Changing Of The Guard

Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth have been considered to be among the best poker players in the world in recent years, but new US online poker laws could bring a changing of the guard. more

Iowa Residents Helping Gambling Thrive By Participating

Iowa is one of the largest casino gambling states in the country, and lawmakers are being applauded for recognizing the need for the industry within its state limits. more

Baccarat Gambling Revenue Decline Linked To Macau Casinos

Las Vegas casinos saw a sharp drop in gambling revenue at the baccarat tables in August, a trend that will likely continue thanks to the boom in the Macau gaming industry. more

Ducking Child Support While Gambling No Longer An Option In US

Deadbeat parents have been ducking their child support payments for decades with few restrictions in the US. That is not the case anymore in several states that have created laws stopping deadbeat parents from collecting casino jackpots. more

Florida Lawmakers Going After Tourism Dollars With Casino Resorts

A big ruling came down from a Florida appeals court last week allowing lawmakers to add casino resorts without voter approval. The legislators, however, are going after a larger tourism pool than just gambling. more

NFL Betting Preview: Lions Hosting Meaningful Monday Night Game

The Detroit Lions will be hosting their biggest Monday Night Football game in the franchise's history tonight, and they not only will be playing host to divisional rival Chicago, but the Lions are also the betting favorites. more

South Carolina Residents Upset With Gambling Arrests

South Carolina authorities have been attempting to crack down on illegal gambling machines in the state, but residents are starting to get frustrated with the amount of attention the authorities are giving this issue. more

Wembley Stadium Hosting Sport Of A Different Kind With Poker Event

The world of professional poker keeps getting larger with more and more tournaments and leagues being formed. The latest event in the process of being scheduled will be held at legendary Wembley Stadium in London. more

Nguyen, Harman, And Duke Lead Poker Hall Of Fame Nominees

Scotty Nguyen, Annie Duke, and Jennifer Harman have been considered among the best poker players in the world for over a decade. The three poker legends lead the nominees for this year's Poker Hall of Fame candidates. more

Atlantic City Casinos Relying Heavily On Penny Slots

Atlantic City casinos have always been the home for high rollers from other areas of the US and the world, but since the recession, AC casinos are relying heavily on the penny slot machines to raise their revenue. more

Macau Gaming Revenue Finally Slows In September

The Macau casino gambling industry has enjoyed such an extraordinary run of revenue increases, that September seemed like a decline. On the contrary, revenue rose 39% in September, still dwarfing other gaming destinations. more

Quinn Finally Speaks About Gambling Bill, Still Gives No Details

Governor Pat Quinn has been asked by pro-gambling lawmakers to point out the parts of the proposed gambling bill in Illinois that the governor objects to. On Wednesday, Quinn finally spoke about the bill, but delayed the details again. more

NFL Power Rankings Week Four: Packers And Lions Lead The Way

It has been a long time since this next sentence has been able to be muttered in NFL circles. The Detroit Lions are one of the top three teams in the league. This week, it is the Packers and Lions that top our Power Rankings. more

Nevada Casinos Finding Ways To Launch Online Gambling Sites

Nevada casinos are all trying to be the first ones into the market when the online gambling laws change, which is leading to innovative ways to launch online poker sites now. One casino is tying online gaming to its loyalty program. more

Blue Jackets Saved Thanks To Future Columbus Casino Revenue

The Columbus Blue Jackets could have become a team without a home, but on Monday the Columbus City Council approved a plan that will have casino gambling revenue come to the rescue for the financially strapped franchise. more