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Playtech Billionaire Teddy Sagi Razing $24M Miami Waterfront Home
On Wednesday, Playtech founder Teddy Sagi paid almost $24 million for a 1.3-acre lot in Miami Beach with 150 feet of water frontage. The property comes with over 12,300 square feet of living space, but the six-bedroom house built in 1995 won't...
FanDuel Rings in the Holidays With Free Tolls and Public Transportation Fares
FanDuel is sponsoring a day of free highway tolls and public transportation fares later this month. FanDuel, which operates retail and online sports betting, plus iGaming, in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, tells Casino.org that on Dec. 18 the company will cover rides...
Addiction Specialists Urge Pennsylvania Gaming Board To Rethink Self-Exclusion Change
Addiction specialists and mental health treatment providers are encouraging gaming regulators in Pennsylvania to reconsider a proposed change to the state's self-exclusion program for casino gambling. In October, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) proposed an amendment to the casino self-exclusion program....
Alabama Republican Lawmaker Says Votes Lacking for Gaming Package
An Alabama Republican in the state Senate is warning those who want to legalize more forms of gambling that the odds aren't good a bill will find adequate support when the new legislature convenes in February. In May, state Sen. Sam Givhan...
Treasure Island Loses COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuit in Nevada Federal Court
Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip has lost its lawsuit seeking financial compensation from its property insurer stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cristina Silva, a federal judge in Nevada's U.S. District Court appointed to the bench by President Joe Biden, on...
Missouri Officially Becomes 39th Legal Sports Betting State After Referendum Certified
On Thursday, Missouri formally became the 39th state to legalize gambling on professional and college sports. The news comes after state election officials certified the 2024 sports betting ballot referendum. The November gaming question before Missourians narrowly went in the pro-sports betting...
AGA Expands Responsible Sports Betting Campaign, Urges Bettors to ‘Keep Cool’
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is expanding its public service campaign related to sports betting. In 2019, the AGA debuted "Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly." The four-principle initiative seeks to promote responsible sports wagering participation through education. On Thursday, the AGA...
Casino Smoking Expected to Receive Legislative Review in Numerous States
Indoor casino smoking is allowed in 15 states that have commercial gambling facilities. In 2025, the odds are good that state lawmakers across the nation will consider whether it's time to extinguish cigarettes and cigars, and provide gaming workers with a smoke-free...
Fanatics Fest 2025 Dates Announced, Sports Con Returning to New York City
Fanatics is bringing back its sports fan-focused convention to New York City in 2025. On Wednesday, Fanatics unveiled that the 2025 Fanatics Fest will return to New York City at the Javits Center from June 22-25. The second edition of the three-day...
Nevada Casinos Set Monthly Slot Record, but Overall Win Down in October
In October, Nevada casinos won more money on their slot machines than ever in a single month. The house's good fortune on the one-armed bandits, however, wasn't enough to overcome year-over-year losses on certain table games and football betting. The Nevada Gaming...
