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BetMakers Tech, Codere, Raketech See New Appointments This Week
Former Caesars Entertainment exec Christian Stuart joins BetMakers Tech as CEO for North America Christian Stuart is now the head of BetMakers Technology Group's North America division. The former Caesars Entertainment executive has been appointed as CEO of the horserace betting solutions...
UFC Fight Night 177 Odds: Angela Hill Favored Over Michelle Waterson in Historic Bout
Angela Hill will become the first African American woman to headline a UFC card when she takes on Michelle Waterson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 177 on Saturday. According to oddsmakers, Hill is likely to pick up a big...
Former NFL Wide Receiver Josh Bellamy Spent PPP Loan at Casino, Justice Department Alleges
The US Department of Justice has charged former New York Jets wide receiver Josh Bellamy with taking part in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud scheme. The government alleges that he spent money meant for struggling businesses at a casino, among other...
UFC Fight Night Odds: Overeem Favored vs. Sakai in Clash of Heavyweight Contenders
Veteran Alistair Overeem will once again walk into the Octagon as a favorite on Saturday night when he takes on promising prospect Augusto Sakai in the main event of UFC Fight Night 176 in Las Vegas. PointsBet has posted Overeem as a...
Indian State of Andhra Pradesh Bans Online Gambling, Threatens Jail Time
The Andhra Pradesh government announced Thursday that it had banned online gambling games, including poker and rummy, with punishments including possible jail time for organizers and players. According to Information Minister Perni Venkataramaiah, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved amendments to the state’s...
UFC Fight Night 175 Odds: Upstart Rakic Favored Over ‘Lionheart’ Smith
Aleksandar Rakic will try to score the biggest win of his career on Saturday. That's when he takes on veteran light heavyweight Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith in the main event of UFC Fight Night 175 from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Rakic...
Lionel Messi Transfer Odds: Where Will the Barcelona Legend End Up?
Lionel Messi appears increasingly likely to leave Barcelona and end up at another top European soccer club next season. Now, sportsbooks are laying odds on exactly where the Argentinian forward will land next. Paddy Power currently sees Messi as equally likely to...
Mississippi Casino Employees Report Lax COVID-19 Standards to Gaming Commission
The Mississippi Gaming Commission heard testimony on Thursday from casino employees who say that their employers aren’t properly following COVID-19 protocols. Casino workers union Unite Here Local 23 raised the complaints, which were similar to reports made by employees at Atlantic City...
Lawmaker Wants New York City Casino Licenses Sold Now to Alleviate Budget Deficits
State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) proposed selling off two casino licenses for New York City as early as this year, a move that could raise $1 billion for the state. That money could help make up for budget deficits that were caused...
UFC 252 Odds: Cormier Enters Third Bout vs. Miocic as Slightest of Favorites
Daniel Cormier will look to win back the UFC heavyweight championship from Stipe Miocic on Saturday, as the two meet for a third time in the main event of UFC 252 in Las Vegas. Sportsbooks have installed the challenger as the slightest...