Hard Rock Makes Their Move Into Atlantic City Casino Industry

Atlantic City is in need of something that will revive the failing gaming industry, and on Wednesday, Hard Rock International may have provided that jolt. Hard Rock has proposed a casino resort in New Jersey. more

Gilley Conversation The Focus Of Alabama Gambling Trial

Developer Ronnie Gillie has already pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to a gambling bill in Alabama, but on Wednesday it was a Gilley conversation that was the focal point of Milton McGregor's trial. more

Rhode Island Lawmakers Review New Gambling Expansion Bill

Twin River owners are looking to expand their casino offerings by asking Rhode Island residents to approve additional gaming options. On Wednesday, lawmakers reviewed the reworked bill. more

With World Series Of Poker Heading For Home, Players Breaking

The 2011 World Series of Poker has been going on now for almost a month, and as the tournament series heads into the back stretch, players are starting to break in preparation for the main event. more

Casino Expansion Hits Colorado With Three New Facilities Opening

Two new gaming facilities and one renovated casino will be opening in Colorado in the coming weeks, and residents of the state can now look forward to an increase in revenue and entertainment options. more

Playtech Coming Back To US Online Gambling Market

It did not take long for other online gaming software providers to pounce on the opportunity opened up by Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars' exit from the US market. Playtech has announced that they soon will re-enter the market. more

NFL Bettors Hoping Owners And Players Reach An Agreement Soon

The NFL lockout is coming dangerously close to threatening the first couple of weeks of the preseason, and that is something gamblers are hoping the owners and players can avoid in their latest round of negotiations. more

Gambling Ship Set To Bring Hundreds Of Jobs To Florida

Victory Casino Cruises is set to have Victory 1 Set sail from Port Canaveral in the coming weeks, and the new gambling ship will be responsible for bringing hundreds of new jobs to Floridians once the ship sails regularly. more

Massachusetts Lawmakers Down To The Wire With Gambling Issue

Massachusetts legislative leaders Robert DeLeo, Therese Murray, and Duval Patrick are going down to the wire in an attempt to legalize casino resorts in the state. The three have been meeting behind closed doors for several days. more

US Online Poker Bill Set To Be Introduced This Week

The latest attest to eliminate online gambling prohibition in the US will begin this week when Representative Joe Barton unveils his long-anticipated online poker legislation. more

Lawmakers Tells Court McGregor Offered Cash For Gambling Vote

Representative Barry Mask took the stand on Monday and told a jury that VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor offered cash in return for a favorable vote on an Alabama gambling bill. more

With NBA Draft On The Horizon, Gamblers Brace For Odd Changes

The NBA draft is only a few days away and already on Monday, teams were discussing possible trades to improve their position. The trades and the draft itself will go a long way in determining the betting odds for the 2012 season. more

Mississippi Casino Revenue Drops Thirty Percent Due To Flooding

Mississippi casinos have experienced declines in revenue before, but their May revenue dipped by over thirty percent, mainly due to the flooding that has taken place during the month. more

Race Tracks Thrilled With Ohio Governor's Gambling Negotiations

Race tracks in many states have been lobbying for the rights to offers slots, and late this past week, track owners in Ohio hit the jackpot when Governor John Kasich worked a deal to allow slots at their tracks. more

Idema Gains Revenge In Limit Hold'em World Championship At WSOP

Dan Idema came to the World Series of Poker with the intention of avenging a second place finish last year. Amazingly, Idema did just that, winning the Limit Hold'em World Championship. more

New Jersey Lawmakers Again Making Push For Online Gambling

New Jersey lawmakers have already been turned away once by Governor Chris Christie when it comes to online gambling. The rejection, however, has not lessened the push for online gambling, as lawmakers are busy crafting a lottery bill. more

States Will Have Final Say On Federal Online Gambling Bill

Representative Joe Barton is set to introduce a new online gambling bill as soon as next week, but individual states would have the right to opt out of any such online poker legislation. more

Rubio's Arrival To Alter NBA Betting Odds For Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves were not high on any sports books' list when it came to betting odds for next season, but that was before Ricky Rubio decided to leave Barcelona and head to the NBA next season. more

Sexton Falls Short In World Series Of Poker Seven Card Stud Event

Mike Sexton is synonymous with the game of poker, and the Hall of Fame player battled his way all the way to the heads-up portion of a $1,500 Seven Card Stud event. Sexton's bid for a gold bracelet fell just short, as he finished second. more

Genting Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Miami Business Leaders

One of the worlds largest gaming operators has rolled out the red carpet in Miami for business leaders. Genting has decided on a developer for its highly anticipated Resorts World Miami, a facility that may one day house a casino. more