Online Gambling News in the United States - June 2026

Has Sports Betting Gained too much Momentum to be Stopped? (Part 2)

Has Sports Betting Gained too much Momentum to be Stopped? (Part 2)

Frederick H. May 13, 2015 04:45:56

Illegal wagering is estimated to be between $80 and $380 billion annually. The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act has created a roadblock preventing many states from increasing their economies with sports revenue. Once considered a final act of desperation by many professional and collegiate athletic officials, nowadays it’s considered more of prophylactic that keeps […]

James Packer Approves sale of MenuLog for a colossal AUD 855 million

James Packer Approves sale of MenuLog for a colossal AUD 855 million

Vera T. May 13, 2015 03:28:59

James Packer of Crown Casino gave the go-ahead for the selling of MenuLog for AUD 855 million. James Packer, third richest Australian, subject of many gambling news, currently the chairperson of Crown Limited (one of Australia’s most extensive entertainment resort groups), has backed the plan to sell MenuLog for AUD 855 million to a British […]

Philippine Gaming Regulator Confiscates $2.2 million from a Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. Partner

Philippine Gaming Regulator Confiscates $2.2 million from a Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. Partner

Vera T. May 13, 2015 02:57:22

PAGCOR has seized a $2.2 million payment from Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp. partner, Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc. Online gambling news in Japan report that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has seized $2.2 million in guarantee money form Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc. Tiger was supposed to be ready with 50% […]

Has Sports Betting Gained too much Momentum to be Stopped? (Part 1)

Has Sports Betting Gained too much Momentum to be Stopped? (Part 1)

Frederick H. May 13, 2015 02:33:18

Adam Silver described legalizing sports wagering as “inevitable”. Sports gambling was always been connected to sport. Gambling on an activity relates to the human need to identify with something or somebody greater than themselves. For generations, critics have maintained that involving money in games ruins the “purity” of the sport. What tends to elude most […]

Has Sports Betting Gained too much Momentum to be Stopped? (Part 1)

Has Sports Betting Gained too much Momentum to be Stopped? (Part 1)

Frederick H. May 13, 2015 02:33:18

Adam Silver described legalizing sports wagering as “inevitable”. Sports gambling was always been connected to sport. Gambling on an activity relates to the human need to identify with something or somebody greater than themselves. For generations, critics have maintained that involving money in games ruins the “purity” of the sport. What tends to elude most […]

World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller won by Jason Wheeler

World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller won by Jason Wheeler

Vera T. May 12, 2015 12:40:29

Jason Wheeler, pro poker player won the World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller, after defeating Jack Salter. online gambling sites in Australia report Jason Wheeler’s triumph over 52 entries in the World Poker Tour Amsterdam High Roller. He scored EUR 125,000 after betting EUR 6,000 and took the first prize after beating his heads-up opponent, […]