Maine Gov Vetoes Tribal Casinos Citing Budget Impact

Maine Gov Janet Mills

Maine Gov. Janet Phillips has vetoed a bill that would allow Maine’s tribes to open casinos. The only current casinos in Maine share significant portions of their revenue with the state government. These hypothetical tribal casinos would not, a sticking point for Mills. AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine, a state that allows casinos to operate outside … Read more

New Jersey Casinos To Allow Smoking As Of Sunday

smoking casinos

Gov. Phil Murphy has expressed interest in a separate, non-COVID-related, casino smoking ban. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – While most COVID-19 restrictions on Atlantic City’s casinos were lifted earlier in the year, the smoking ban remained intact until Sunday. This ban was enacted as casinos reopened in Atlantic City amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2021. … Read more

Bucks Underdogs In Atlanta For ECF Game 6

Hawks - Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks dominated Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Brook Lopez performed admirably, scoring 33 points. The Bucks are underdogs going to Atlanta for Game 6. ATLANTA – The Milwaukee Bucks rallied behind Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Bobby Portis all putting up legitimately good performances in Game 5. With both … Read more

Can The Canadiens Keep The Stanley Cup Finals Interesting?

Lightning Vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are up 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Montreal Canadiens are +110 underdogs, even playing at home in Game 3. The Canadiens need to win this game in order to keep the series interesting. MONTREAL – The Tampa Bay Lightning are dominating the Stanley Cup Finals, and the third game … Read more

Wisconsin Sports Betting Compact Signed, Up For Review

Oneida Nation and Gov. Tony Evers

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers renegotiated the tribal compact with the Oneida Nation to allow sports betting. Currently, only the Oneida would be allowed to do so, with no other tribes included in the compact. The compact must be reviewed by the United States Department of the Interior. MADISON, Wisc. – Wisconsin could be one of … Read more

Injuries Define The ECF, But Who Will Win Game 5?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo was injured in Game 4 of the Bucks/Hawks series. It seems possible that neither he nor Trae Young play in Game 5. The Bucks are mild favorites to win the game, with -130 odds. MILWAUKEE – The Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks, both banged up, will be fighting to take a lead in … Read more

Can Ohio Finally Get A Sports Betting Bill Done?

Cleveland Stadium

Ohio did not pass sports betting legislation before their summer legislative break. The bill died in the House, but House Speaker Bob Cupp is optimistic about passage. The Ohio Legislature has typically been optimistic about sports betting, with little to show for it. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Legislature is currently on break for … Read more

Scientific Games Wants To Increase Online Presence Exponentially

Scientific Games

Scientific Game Corporation (SGC) wants to have a future that entails a large internet gambling presence. To make this goal of the company a reality, they have announced that they will be scaling back for a while to be able to capitalize on the gambling market in the future with new online products. SGC has … Read more

Can The Montreal Canadiens Steal Game 2 Of The Finals?

Lightning Vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals 5-1. The Bolts are -210 favorites to win Game 2. The Montreal Canadiens have +175 odds to pull off the Game 2 upset. TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The … Read more