Justify and his owners weren't the only winners on Saturday — one lucky woman, watching the races at an off-track betting parlor in Texas, turned an $18 Pick-5 bet into a whopping $1.2 million payday after picking the winners of five straight races at Churchill Downs.
Read More . . .A hub for gambling is taking shape in a historic area of Virginia between Richmond and Williamsburg, signaling sharp change in a state that long resisted the lure of gaming revenue.
Read More . . .The Supreme Court is set to rule on a case that could expand legal sports betting beyond Las Vegas — and generate new revenue streams for media companies in the process.
Read More . . .A bill designed to make clearer what a gaming machine is under the state's gambling laws cleared the Colorado Senate on Friday. The measure, HB1234, is aimed at outlawing internet cafes that offer online gambling through slot-like machines.
Read More . . .While they run for the Roses this Saturday, recalling the legendary horse that ran for the Doritos & cupcakes.
Read More . . .Patrons at Rivers Casino & Resort won't have to worry about missing the Kentucky Derby or other horse racing action while playing the tables or slot machines.
Read More . . .While a person could debate the impact legal sports gambling might have on an individual casino’s revenues, there’s one facet of the story that’s indisputable: Businesses related to sports books are looking at a boom.
Read More . . .Even as its marquee event, the Kentucky Derby, gets set for its 144th renewal this Saturday, it's clear the horse racing industry could use a boost. Could the potential expansion of legalized sports betting in the United States help?
Read More . . .A study led by a professor at Kansas State University has concluded that daily fantasy sports (DFS) is not a simple game of chance, but requires a great amount of skill.
Read More . . .The Smart Money is a TV series in development based on Michael Konik’s 2006 memoir about about life inside one of Las Vegas and the world’s most sought after gambling rings. OBB Pictures optioned rights to the book last fall and is producing with 3 Arts Entertainment.
Read More . . .Reputed wiseguy Joey “Skinny Joey” Merlino got the OK to remove his ankle bracelet Friday after he pleaded guilty to a single count of illegal gambling that will allow him to avoid retrial — and everybody was happy but the judge.
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A satirical look at the players' and owners' view of the integrity fee being examined for leagues if and when a new sports betting law gets enacted.
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