Lesniak To Strip Online Gambling Out Of Sports Betting Bill

Senator Raymond Lesniak is stripping online and mobile gambling out of a bill that will legalize sports betting in New Jersey. The move is being made to help the chances Governor Chris Christie signs the legislation. more

Online Gambling Site Buys Michael Jackson Hair For Roulette Ball

OnlineGamblingPal.com has an interesting take on preserving The King of Pop's legacy. The online company has purchased a piece of Michael Jackson's hair, and expects to turn the hair into a roulette ball. more

NHL Gives Florida Panthers The Right To Pursue Vegas-Style Casino

The NHL is not pulling punches when it comes to casino gambling. Unlike other sports leagues, the NHL has given its blessing to one of its teams, the Florida Panthers, pursuing a Vegas-style casino on their property. more

Beshear's Second Term Could Bring Expanded Gambling In Kentucky

Governor Steve Beshear's first term as Governor of Kentucky ended with the governor sending mixed signals involving gambling, but his second term began this week with Beshear calling for expanded gambling in the state. more

Major League Baseball Redefines Policy On Player Gambling

Major League Baseball has always had a strict rule against players betting on their own sport. The new labor agreement further defines the gambling rules, including banning players from betting with illegal bookies. more

Patrick Names Crosby Chair Of Gaming Commission IN Massachusetts

Governor Deval Patrick is moving swiftly towards bringing casino resorts to Massachusetts. On Tuesday, Patrick named Steve Crosby the Chair of the newly created Gaming Commission. more

Romney Breaks Mormon Beliefs With Perry Gambling Offer

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney broke from his Mormon practices at a debate over the weekend when he offered up a $10,000 bet proposition to fellow GOP candidate Rick Perry. more

Adelson's Stance Could Damage Online Gambling's Chances In US

Although most land-based gaming operators have come around to the idea of online gambling regulations in the US, Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson's stance against regulation could delay the inevitable. more

Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Rams Versus Seahawks

At the beginning of the season, many thought the Monday Night Football game tonight between St. Louis and Seattle could have playoff implications. Instead, the Rams and Seahawks come into the game simply playing out the schedule. more

US Online Poker Regulation Talk Cools As Holidays Approach

The talk in the Legislature for much of this year has been about regulating online poker, but as the holidays near and the year comes to an end, the talk has cooled in the US regarding the highly controversial issue. more

Gamblers Heading Back To Las Vegas After Long Three Year Hiatus

It has been over three years since Las Vegas casino resorts have been operating at full capacity, but in October, gamblers started to head back to the casinos after the long economic recession. more

Kansas Casinos Out To Prove It You Build It They Will Come

The new Kansas Star casino does not officially open for another couple of weeks, but final preparations are being made and the state is expecting that millions of people annually will visit the casino. more

Gambling Expansion Opposition Adds Attorney General In Florida

Anti-gambling groups picked up a big ally in Florida on Thursday when Attorney General Pam Bondi joined the lawmakers that oppose the creation of Vegas-style gambling in the state. more

NFL Thursday Night Football Betting Preview: Steelers And Browns

The NFL's Thursday night schedule continues this evening when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers are marching towards the playoffs while the Browns are again looking up at the AFC North. more

Rivers Casino Revenue Improves While Lawmakers Consider Expansion

The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, increased its monthly revenue total in November at a time when lawmakers in the state are considering major gambling expansion. more

Missouri Eases Problem Gambling Restrictions

While most states are moving towards more safeguards for problem gambling, the Missouri Gaming Commission has voted to decrease their oversight, eliminating lifetime self-imposed gambling bans. more

Shocking Admission By Sheldon Adelson Regarding Online Gambling

Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson made a shocking admission on Wednesday when he said through a spokesman that he opposes the US efforts to regulate online gambling. more

College Football Betting Odds Suggest A Close LSU, Alabama Game

The Las Vegas sports books have released their odds for the college football BCS title game, and with the LSU Tigers favored by only two points, odds makers are expecting a close game. more

Pennsylvania Board Fines Pocono Downs For Underage Gambling

Underage gamblers have continually tested the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's oversight at state casinos, and it is the casinos that are paying the price for the underage gambling busts. more

Senecas Want No Part Of Non-Tribal Casinos In New York

The Seneca Nation of Indians has made it known through a poll released Tuesday that they want no part of expanded gambling outside of what their compact with the state of New York already authorizes. more