When the new DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field opens next week, it's going to have all the amenities one would would expect; comfy seating to watch games; high-end snacks and entrees; and plenty of opportunities to open new DraftKings accounts. The one thing this sportsbook won't be offering, however, is actual betting. According to a…
Allegations of cheating by a World Series of Poker (WSOP) player Martin Kabrhel at a recent tournament are rocking the world of professional poker this week. Though Kabrhel denies any wrongdoing at the event, WSOP officials have launched an official investigation and his fellow players are not holding back on social media about allegations that…
The Guardian Media Group, publishers of the Guardian newspapers, has stopped accepting advertising from gambling operators across its media platforms. The newspapers editorial board explained that the move was aimed at reducing the harm caused by problem gambling, a problem the newspaper says is exacerbated by the ready availability of online gambling via mobile phone…
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has issued a polite, but firm, rejection of an offer from the animal rights group Animal Rising to debate the merits of their sport on live television. Animal Rights offered the debate in exchange for a promise to stop disrupting horse racing events with protests aimed at pointing out the…
Wheel of Fortune slot machines are some of the most recognizable, and popular, slot machines on the planet. The well-loved brand is instantly recognizable, non-controversial, and gives off fun vibes. So it's no surprise that International Gaming Technology (IGT) has inked a ten-year deal with Sony Entertainment to license Wheel of Fortune slot machines for…
Churchill Downs is suspending all races until July 3 as it investigates a wave of 12 mysterious horse deaths at the fabled track. The suspension of races at Churchill Downs is the latest blow to an industry that's had its fair share of bad luck, and other unexplained horse deaths, in recent months. Previous investigations…
How big an impact is regulated sports betting having on college athletes? According to UCLA gambling studies professor Dr. Timothy Fong, student athletes are incredibly anxious about the potential for harassment from sports bettors. Now Dr. Fong, and others, are making certain that those student athletes have the mental tools they need to survive in…
What kind of impact is regulated is sports betting having on American college students? That's a subject that's been hotly debated since legalized sports became the law of the land and was the subject of a recent study by the NCAA. What the NCAA found is that American college kids (aged 18-22) are embracing sports…
Bally's Corporation is entering into a "transformational" deal with the Oakland A's baseball team that will see the casino operator building the baseball team a new stadium on the current site of the Tropicana. It's an absolutely massive deal that will bring huge crowds of baseball fans to Las Vegas' fabled Center Strip. Under the…
Doyle Brunson, the Godfather of Poker and ten-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) died at the age of 89. Though he was definitely known for his prowess at the poker table, Brunson was also a warm personality who was widely loved both in, and out of, the gambling world. A list of Brunson's achievements would…
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