Help line calls logged by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania did not go up overall — a fact believed to be tied to how COVID-19 shut down land-based gambling options for one-third of the year — but they soared for the newest forms of gaming.
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Portnoy, founder, and president of Barstool Sports, a popular online media site, is in Michigan this week, not only promoting his Barstool Sportsbook at Greektown Casino but helping small businesses in the area get a piece of the betting pie.
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The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its CEO, Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson, have called into question how much momentum remain behind the cause.
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Major League Baseball could use its permissions around sports gambling to entice offers for its Monday and Wednesday package.
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Two lawmakers sports wagering in person at casinos and racetracks, but expanding to betting through mobile devices eventually.
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The Utah State Aggies will be looking for some payback as they get together with the UNLV Rebels at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas for the second time in three nights.
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China is among several countries looking at digital versions of thier currency. Hartley examines if CBDCs will change the landscape of gambling.
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Free basketball picks from Doug Upstone for January 27
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The St. John's Red Storm will pay a visit to the Windy City on Wednesday night looking for their fourth win in five games against the DePaul Blue Demons.
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A study from Spectrum Gaming estimated the state’s four commercial casinos and three Native American gaming tribes could take in more than $1 billion in online sports betting bets, which would lead to roughly $100 million in taxes for the state government.
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