Independent Wilkie Using Political Power To Win Gambling Battle

Independent Andrew Wilkie is so entrenched in the gambling reform debate in Australia, that he has threatened to change his support of the government if the current administration does not enact the changes Wilkie has proposed. more

Sports Betting Debate Heats Up In New Jersey

Advocates for legalized sports betting in New Jersey had their chance to convince lawmakers on Monday about the benefits of changing the current laws. A question is on the ballot for November involving sports gambling. more

Judge Delays Gambling Sentences To The Chagrin Of Some Residents

US District Judge Myron Thompson delayed the sentencing of Country Crossings developer Ronnie Gilley on Monday, a move that was met with scepticism from some Alabama residents. more

NFL Monday Night Betting Preview: Cowboys And Redskins Tangle

The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins have played many relevant games over the course of NFL history, and tonight on Monday Night Football, the two division rivals renew acquaintances. more

Massachusetts Residents In Favor Of Gambling Expansion Bill

Lawmakers in the state of Massachusetts are putting the finishing touches on a gambling expansion bill that will bring casino resorts to the state. A UMass Dartmouth poll shows that residents are in favor of the legislation. more

Groups Preparing Their Legal Moves Over Florida Gambling Expansion

While a majority of residents in Florida may want casino resorts to become a reality in the state, there are plenty of groups who oppose such expansion, and these groups have started formulating their legal strategies. more

California Residents Want Online Poker Regulated

A new poll released indicates that California voters are in line with residents of other states when it comes to online poker. Fifty-three percent of voters claim they want online gambling regulations in California. more

Elderly Ex-Governor Of Illinois Walker Says No To New Gambling

It seems like everybody in the state of Illinois has weighed in on the gambling bill that Governor Pat Quinn must decide on. The latest opposition of the bill came from eighty-nine year old ex-governor Dan Walker. more

Asian Casino Market To Grow With Addition Of Caesars Resort

The Asian casino gambling market has already become the top market in the world, and now Caesars Entertainment has announced plans to grow the market even further with a new casino resort project on Hainan. more

NFL Week Three Betting Preview: Divisional Games Rule

Week three of the NFL season could go a long way in determining which teams win certain divisions. The Bears, Packers, Patriots, Bills, Giants, and Eagles will all be facing off in big divisional match ups. more

Public Online Poker Companies Becoming More Attractive To Players

Now that Full Tilt Poker has been accused by the US government of running a Ponzi scheme, online poker players are turning their trust over to publicly traded companies such as 888 Poker and Party Poker. more

Gambling Expansion In Massachusetts Includes Addiction Fund

Massachusetts has learned from the troubles of other states when it comes to dealing with addiction associated with casino expansion, which is why the new bill being debated has aggressive safeguards in place. more

Massachusetts Set To Change Gambling Landscape In Northeast

The future of casino gambling in Massachusetts rests in the hands of the state Senate. On Thursday, Senate President Therese Murray again asserted that the Senate would pass the proposed gaming expansion bill in the coming weeks. more

Scott's Approval Rating May Hinge On Casino Resorts In Florida

Governor Rick Scott has the lowest approval rate of any governor in the US, but if he oversees the addition of casino resorts in the Sunshine State, the approval rating would likely quickly turn in the governor's favor. more

Frank Claims Indictment Shows Need For Online Gambling Regulations

Representative Barney Frank has been a long time believer that the US should end online gambling prohibition. The recent indictment handed down against Full Tilt, PokerStars, and Absolute Poker, only "strengthens" Frank's stance. more

MLB Betting Futures Coming Down To The Last Week

Bettors of baseball typically wager more on season win totals and division winner proposition bets than regular season games, and with just one week left, the betting futures are coming down to the last few games. more

Epic Poker League Loses Ferguson And Lederer To Suspensions

The Epic Poker League is attempting to make a name for itself in the world of professional sports, and one thing that is imperative is a checks and balances system. This week, Epic suspended Chris Ferguson and Howard Lederer. more

Flamingo Turning To Palm Trees And Boat Drinks With New Casino

The Flamingo is making the latest attempt to revive the struggling Las Vegas gaming industry. The Vegas resort will be turning to palm trees and boat drinks with their new Margaritaville Casino starting in October. more

Quinnipiac Poll: New Yorkers Ready For Full-Scale Casino Gambling

New Yorkers already have one of the most entertaining states in the world, and a recent Quinnipiac University poll shows that voters are ready for the state to put their stamp on the casino gambling industry as well. more

Murray Does Not Expect Easy Gambling Expansion Passage In Senate

Senate President Therese Murray has the responsibility of convincing the Massachusetts Senate to vote favorably on a gambling expansion bill passed in the House. Murray understands that task will not be easy. more