The Quebec Superior Court has put an end to the provincesā controversial attempt to suspend its residentsā access to gambling websites which are being run without a permission of the state-run gambling corporation. Justice Pierre Nollet released a ruling, under which the provinceās legislation is not in accordance with the […]
Author: Paul Brooks
North Carolina Law Enforcement Authorities Raid 3 Illegal Casinos Run by Tuscarora Nation
Three casinos have been raided by the authorities of North Carolina on Monday under allegations that the venues were illegally operated by the Tuscarora Nation. Currently, the latter is not recognized as a Native American tribe by either federal or state authorities. In addition, as revealed by the local State […]
Mississippi Budget May Not Benefit from Lottery and Sports Betting Addition
The addition of a lottery to the gambling landscape of the state of Mississippi has been one of the major concerns of local lawmakers, as a special legislative session could be called over the next few weeks by the Republican Governor Phil Bryant. State lawmakers have been aimed at generating […]
NCAA Creates Work Group to Examine Possible Effects of Sports Betting
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) revealed its intention to study the possible effects of legalized sports betting expansion could affect college athletics and member schools. The Association is remaining firmly opposed to legalized sports betting services, despite the fact that the US Supreme Court has recently ruled in favor […]
Mount Prospect Village Slowly but Surely Approaches Video Gambling Terminals Approval
The trustees of Mount Prospect have taken the process of greenlighting video gambling in the area one step closer to success after the board members gave the nod to the first two readings of an ordinance under which video gaming machines would be allowed in alcohol-serving establishments. In 2017, business […]
Another Political Committee Registered in Florida to Oppose Proposed Constitutional Amendment 3
One more political committee has been registered to support a state constitutional amendment that requires local votersā approval of gambling expansion in Florida. According to the Division of Elections records, Citizens for the Truth About Amendment 3 was registered on July 18th, 2018. The committee is currently chaired by Dan […]
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Considers Possible Addition of Sports Betting Services
The administrator of Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) Brian Ohorilko revealed that the body which controls and monitors the pari-mutuel and horse and dog racing and riverboat gambling industries in the state is ready to embrace sports betting. Mr. Ohorilko explained that the Commission has already started a research […]
Cowlitz Indian Tribe Opens Gambling Treatment Center in Vancouver to Help Problem Gamblers
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Southwest Washington revealed that it is to open a gambling addiction treatment center located in Vancouver. The step of the tribe, which is to start offering problem gambling treatment comes only a year after it opened its US$510-million Ilani Casino in close proximity to La […]
Canadian Operators Leave the Bidding War for Niagara Falls Properties Amid Strong US Gambling Operatorsā Competition
A total of three US gambling operators are competing in what seems to be the final part of the bidding war for two Niagara Falls casinos which has been offered for sale by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) in 2017, after their Canadian rivals gave up the bidding […]
Massive CA$1.2-Million Lottery Win Turns into Family Drama in Nova Scotia
A photo session which was intended to be a celebration a massive lottery prize of CA$1.2 million turned into a family war yesterday after an aunt and a nephew clashed over the win. Seconds after Barbara Reddick and Tyrone MacInnis, who is her nephew, were photographed while holding a large […]