The post Crisis-Hit Evoke Begs Customers to Refund Millions After Jackpot Error appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News. Salt on a wound London Stock Exchange-listed Evoke must deal with a critical jackpot mistake that funded millions of British Pounds into the customer accounts of its William Hill UK subsidiary. It comes at a time…
NCAA Sues DraftKings, Alleging March Madness Trademark Infringement
NCAA has worked to disassociate itself from sports betting DraftKings said in a statement that it doesn’t use March Madness as a trademark Second round games underway in both men’s and women’s March Madness play Off-court March Madness drama is heating up as fast as the bracket, with the news that the NCAA is suing DraftKings for trademark…
5% Federal Sports Betting Tax Could Raise Nearly $100B, Says Policy Group
The federal tax on sports wagering is just 0.25% today If it was raised to 5%, it’d generate $97 billion in revenue over a decade At 5%, it’d be the fifth-largest federal excise tax Plenty of states aren’t shy about raising sports betting taxes or considering such moves. It may be time for Uncle Sam…
Scotland and Wales Ban Greyhound Racing — Will England Follow?
Scotland and Wales vote to ban greyhound racing within days Industry decline and welfare concerns drive political momentum for bans England unlikely to follow soon due to active industry and betting ties Lawmakers in Scotland have voted in favor of banning greyhound racing, just 24 hours after their counterparts in Wales did the same. Supporters…
Media Reporting Says Miami Heat Intend to Waive Terry Rozier
Media reports indicate Miami Heat are set to move on from Terry Rozier Rozier charged last fall after federal investigation into illegal gambling No trial date set as of yet for Rozier The Miami Heat are moving on from Terry Rozier, under investigation by federal authorities over gambling allegations and currently away from the team,…
Lucky Player at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas Hits Two Jackpots on Same Night, Bags $55,000
The post Lucky Player at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas Hits Two Jackpots on Same Night, Bags $55,000 appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News. A guest at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas casino had the incredible fortune of hitting two slot machine jackpots in quick succession on Wednesday, both on the same game. second jackpot…
Jason La Canfora: Why the Raiders aren’t blameless in Maxx Crosby trade saga
Former CBS writer Jason La Canfora spoke exclusively to casino.org Per one NFL GM: “The agents knew there was a chance Baltimore would pull out of this thing.” A negotiator for another NFL team said: “They were naive about how they handled this.” The Baltimore Ravens have been excoriated throughout the NFL for pulling out…
Exclusive: Tyrese Haliburton talks injury rehab, Pacers’ struggles, March Madness
Tyrese Haliburton in “good space” as he rehabs torn Achilles Pacers star embraces “live in the moment” mindset after Finals injury Haliburton aims to return better than ever and chase NBA title Tyrese Haliburton may not be playing this season, but he’s in a “good space” mentally and physically. Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton…
Virginia Casino Revenue Hits Record High, as Gov. Spanberger Weighs More Gaming
Virginia casino revenue reached a new high in February The record gaming action comes as Virginia lawmakers seek additional gaming Gov. Spanberger is undecided on whether she’ll sign two gaming bills Virginia’s five casinos reported record revenue in February, with players losing $95.2 million to the houses. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is pictured in March…
Fitch Affirms MGM Credit Grade of BB-, Three Notches Into Junk Territory
The ratings agency continues to rate the casino giant non-investment grade Fitch applies a “stable” outlook to MGM rating Fitch says headwinds remain in Las Vegas MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE: MGM) credit rating was affirmed at BB- with a “stable” outlook today by Fitch Ratings. The Las Vegas Strip at night. Fitch affirmed MGM’s credit…