Navajo Nation President Looking For Casino Smoking Ban

For years, Indian tribal casinos have been a safe haven for smokers, but the times may be changing. Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly is seeking a smoking ban that will protect workers on their reservation. more

Jury Set To Deliberate In Alabama Gambling Corruption Trial

After months of testimony and legal battles, the fate of VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor, along with lobbyists and senators, hinges on a jury's decision. The deliberations in the case begin this afternoon. more

NFC South Betting Preview: Dirty Birds In Atlanta Favored

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a bittersweet season in which they won a division title, but were upset in the playoffs. Odds makers believe the Falcons will remain on top, making them the betting favorites to win the NFC South. more

November Nine Settling In With Local Poker Fame Following Them

They have made it through the most treacherous poker tournament of the year, and now that the nine players who made the final table at the World Series of Poker main event, they are enjoying the benefits of being a local celebrity. more

Developer Hopes To Bypass Lawmakers For Gambling In Massachusetts

Developer David Nunes has had enough of politicians in Massachusetts saying they are going to legalize casinos. After years of failed attempts, Nunes is hoping to bypass lawmakers and go straight to residents for legalization. more

NFC West Betting Preview: 49ers The Choice Of Odds Makers

Odds makers make their betting lines based on the gambling public. By that presumption, the San Francisco 49ers are considered to be the team to beat in the NFC West this season. more

Railroad Pass Casino In Nevada Still Defying The Odds

The Railroad Pass casino in Nevada is the city's oldest casino, yet despite prohibition, several economic collapses, and increased competition, the Railroad is still going strong eighty years after it first opened. more

Online Gambling Public Debates Set In Washington DC

Washington DC may become the first jurisdiction in the US to operate a regulated online casino later this year, but before that happens, the public will have their say on the issue in a series of meetings. more

Seminoles Look To Make Tampa Casino One Of The Largest In The US

The Seminole Indians understand that they have a strong hold on the Florida gaming industry, and they are preparing to take full advantage. The Seminole tribe's expansion of the Hard Rock casino in Tampa will make it one of the US' largest. more

NFC North Betting Odds: Lions Actually In The Mix With Odds Makers

The Detroit Lions have spent so much time at the bottom of the NFC North over the past couple of decades, that it seems inconceivable the Lions could be considered legitimate contenders, but that is what the odds makers have made them in 2012. more

Epic Poker League Inaugural Event Set For Las Vegas This Weekend

The Epic Poker League is preparing to make a run at centralizing the game of poker at a professional level, and parent company Federated Sports and Gaming is set for the league's inaugural event this weekend in Las Vegas. more

Pinnacle Entertainment Releases Improved Casino Revenue Figures

Pinnacle Entertainment released their second quarter revenue figures on Wednesday and the company experienced a better period than the same time in 2010. Pinnacle lost only $18 million in the second quarter this year. more

Criticism Grows As Illinois Waits For Quinn Gambling Stance

Governor Pat Quinn has taken his time in deciding whether to endorse a major gambling expansion plan in Illinois. In the meantime, criticism is starting to grow on the governor's lack of a stance. more

Alex Rodriguez' Poker Hobby May Land Him Suspended By MLB

The game of poker is universally accepted as a hobby for millions of people around the world. For pro athletes in the US, the game can come with risks as Alex Rodriguez may soon find out. more

Poker Is A Game Of Skill Says French Court

The debate has been raging on for over a decade across the world as to whether poker is a game of skill. On Tuesday, a French court gave their input, ruling the game as one of skill. more

Rough Day On Wall Street For MGM, Other Casino Stocks

It has been a strong comeback year so far for casino gaming stock companies on Wall Street, but on Tuesday the companies experienced a rough day, with some falling over seven percent. more

Alabama Gambling Corruption Case Finally Nearing A Conclusion

The trial of VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor and eight other defendants is finally headed for a resolution after US District Judge Myron Thompson set the terms for closing arguments on Wednesday and Thursday. more

NFC Championship Betting Odds: Packers And Eagles On Top

The Green Bay Packers are the defending Super Bowl champions, and the Philadelphia Eagles have added some of today's top players to an already explosive team. Together, the Packers and Eagles are the favorites to win the NFC this season. more

Hooters Casino Hotel In Las Vegas Files For Bankruptcy

The Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas has been a mainstay in the city for the past five years, but this week the owners of the casino filed for bankruptcy protection. more

North Carolina Authorities Arrest Ten In Gambling Raid

Wake County, North Carolina authorities arrested ten people this past weekend during a raid on an illegal gambling operation at three separate privately owned homes in the county. more