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NV Sports Books Don't Make Much From Super Bowl

Feb 02, 2015
Las Vegas sports book directors say the Super Bowl didn't quite swing their way. In fact, the New England Patriots' 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks...
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Betting On Olympics, Oscars Under Consideration

Jan 26, 2015
A race for Olympic gold could bring lots of green for gamblers at Nevada sports books if state gambling officials approve requests from casino owners to...
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Female Handicapper Making Her Way In Male Dominated Las Vegas Sports Books

Dec 23, 2014

What do you think a traditional Las Vegas bookie or sports better looks like? He’s maybe a 60-year-old man smoking a cigar or cigarette. Or maybe, he’s...

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Professional Sports Evolves To Embrace Gambling

Nov 14, 2014
NBA commissioner Adam Silver surprised a lot of sports fans and his fellow commissioners on Friday, when he reversed the league's longstanding...
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New Jersey Decriminalizes Sports Betting At Casinos And Racetracks

Sep 12, 2014
Sports betting is illegal in all but four U.S. states. New Jersey is hoping to be the fifth. New Jersey’s acting attorney general issued a directive...
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Why You Shouldn't Bet On Football

Jan 26, 2015
NFL fans are excited about the start of football season tonight. But the excitement of the common sports nut is nothing compared to the anticipation...
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Sports Betting Remains Illegal In New Jersey

Jul 01, 2014
After a two-year legal battle and $3 million spent on attorneys fees, New Jersey’s hopes for legalizing sports betting have been dashed. The U.S....
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Open All Night: Online Poker And Problem Gambling

May 20, 2013

Station Casinos launched the country's first legal, pay-to-play online poker site on April 30. Right now, the site can only be used by people in Nevada. Other companies are preparing to introduce poker websites, and that has some people worried about the affect on problem gamblers. We'll talk about whether online gambling is any more addictive than the real-world kind, and what websites can do to help users play responsibly.

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William Hill comes to Nevada

Jun 25, 2012
William Hill, the British bookmaker has just won approval for its acquisition of three Nevada sportsbooks. It comes with a budget to beef up the sportsbooks and mobile gaming apps that have been rolled out by American Wagering.
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Steve Wynn Joins Up with New England Patriots Owner on Boston Casino Deal

Dec 09, 2011
Steve Wynn and New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft are collaborating on possibly bringing a new casino to the Boston area. If plans move ahead the new casino would sit across the street from Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Wynn and Kraft's plan is one of a few proposals competing to win one of Massachusetts' three gaming licenses recently approved under the state's gaming laws.
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