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DraftKings Rolls Out Subscription Service Giving Bettors a Boost in Odds (Casino.org)
DraftKings users can now buy better parlay odds via a new $20 per month subscription service, first reported by Sportico. DraftKings announces they are rolling out a new subscription service for bettors in New York. Max 100% Boost Called DraftKings Sportsbook+, launched only in New York at this point, the subscription offers “Unlimited ‘Stepped Up’…
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Inspire Korea Depresses Mohegan FY24 Operating Results, Loan Default Possible (Casino.org)
Inspire Korea isn’t off to the start Connecticut-based Mohegan had hoped. Business hasn’t exactly been strong at Inspire Korea, Mohegan’s $1.6 billion investment at Incheon International Airport, since it held its grand opening in March 2024. Most hotel rooms are seen dark in this photograph. (Image: X) Mohegan, the tribal and commercial gaming firm controlled…
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Las Vegas Sands Upgraded on Macau Optimism (Casino.org)
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) notched a modest rally Friday after shares of the casino giant landed an upgrade from a sell-side analyst. The Venetian Macau. Jefferies upgraded shares of operator Las Vegas Sands. (Image: YouTube) Jefferies analyst David Katz lifted his rating on the Venetian Macau operator to “buy” from “hold” while lifting his…
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SL Green CEO to Land $10M Bonus if Times Square Casino Approved (Casino.org)
SL Green (NYSE: SLG) CEO Marc Holiday has plenty of reasons to continue the real estate developer’s push to bring a casino hotel to Times Square in New York City. Ten million reasons to be precise. Tourists in New York’s Times Square. SL Green CEO Marc Holiday will get a $10 million bonus if a…
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Concern Over Sites Offering Cash for IDs to Open Betting Accounts (Casino.org)
Consumer groups in the UK are warning cash-strapped Brits to beware of a growing trend in websites offering easy money in return for copies of users’ personal identification documents. A Facebook ad for Moneyful, now apparently defunct, which offers cash-strapped Brits the chance to earn extra “passive income” over the Christmas period. (Image: Moneyful/Facebook) These…
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Golf Bettors Risk Big Wagers for Small Returns, as PGA Tour Season Tees Off (Casino.org)
The 2025 PGA Tour season formally teed off yesterday in Kapalua with The Sentry, a $20M purse for a field consisting only of winners last year and those who qualified for the season-ending Tour Championship. Will Zalatoris putts during the first round of The Sentry PGA Tour golf tournament on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in…
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DraftKings Settles ‘Corporate Espionage’ Lawsuit Vs. Former Exec (Casino.org)
DraftKings has settled a legal spat with its former head of VIP, Michael Hermalyn, whom the operator accused of “corporate espionage” after the executive jumped ship to its rival, Fanatics. Michael Hermalyn, above, denied DraftKings’ allegations, but he is severely restricted in the duties he can perform for Fanatics until February 1. (Image: Cheddar) The…
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Trump Hotel Guests Voice Complaints About Property’s Response Following Deadly Vegas Blast (Casino.org)
Guests at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas had many complaints late this week after the New Year’s Day explosion outside of the building. Trianna Signorelli, pictured above. She complained about the Trump Hotel’s response following Wednesday’s explosion. (Image: KLAS) They claimed there was poor communication and a lack of hotel employees to assist…
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Philippines Launches ‘Intense Manhunt’ for Chinese Immigrant iGaming Workers (Casino.org)
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration believes more than 11K foreigners who immigrated to the Southeast Asia island nation to work in online gaming operations remain inside the country despite being told to leave by the end of the year. The Philippine Task Force on POGOs shut down an online gaming business in August 2024. Philippines…
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Brazil Launches Fully Regulated Online Betting Market (Casino News Daily)
On January 1, 2025, Brazil officially launched its fully regulated fixed-odds betting market, marking a new chapter for online gambling in the country. The move follows years of legislative and regulatory hurdles that began with the approval of betting legislation in 2018 under then-President Michel Temer. After substantial delays and revisions, the law was finalized…
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FBI Boston Ditches Organized Crime Squad as Mafia Loses Bite (Casino.org)
The FBI’s Boston office has quietly disbanded its organized crime office. It’s a testament to the current toothlessness of the New England Mafia, which once controlled illegal gambling, loansharking, and extortion rackets throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and beyond. Raymond Patriarca, the feared mob boss who ruled the New England Mafia for three decades with…
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Odds Good Minnesota Will Become 40th State to Legalize Sports Betting (Casino.org)
The odds are good that Minnesota will join 39 other states and Washington, D.C., in passing legislation authorizing gambling on sports in 2025. Minnesota sports fans might soon be able to bet legally on their beloved teams. A push to legalize sports betting is expected to resume when the Minnesota Legislature convenes later this month.…
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Andy Sanborn’s Legal Team Appeals Casino Case to New Hampshire Supreme Court (Casino.org)
The co-owner of New Hampshire’s Concord Casino wants the state’s highest court to rule against state officials in a continuing regulatory and legal battle over the charitable gaming property. New Hampshire Supreme Court, pictured above. Lawyers representing Andy Sanborn are appealing his case over a state casino to the state’s top court. (Image: KERA) Attorneys…
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VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Howard Hughes Bought Silver Slipper Just to Dim its Sign (Casino.org)
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on May 1, 2023. This is already our second Howard Hughes myth, and there are still a bunch left to bust. Supposedly, the world-famous aviator and movie tycoon began his famous buying spree…
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1.3. History of casinos (3)
The history of casinos is a long and fascinating one, dating back to ancient times. While the exact origins are hard to pinpoint, here’s a glimpse into their evolution: History of casinos – Ancient Beginnings Ancient China (2300 B.C.): The earliest known forms of gambling involved tiles, paving the way for games of chance. Ancient…