Author: Paul Brooks

The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has recently released its annual “Wagering in Illinois” report, according to which the addition of video gambling in the state is identical to having more than 24 casino venues. The report tracks the state’s gambling revenue accumulated over the last fiscal year from […]

Last week, 47 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes gave the nod to online daily fantasy sports (DFS). Now, they will have to decide on the regulations of the new form of gambling which is to be brought to their economies. The big question now is whether the restriction and tax rates […]

The state of Rhode Island was first supposed to roll out the first sports betting services on October 1st but then, the official launch was put off to “around Thanksgiving”. According to new estimates, the unexpected delay will cost the state approximately US$5 million less in revenue in 2018 than […]

A financial adviser from Winnipeg has been put under police investigation after facing allegations of manipulating 78-year-old client of his, who has been suffering from cognitive impairment, into lending him CA$200,000 to pay gambling debts. According to documents filed in court, the 50-year-old Aime Edmond Grenier is facing accusations of […]

One of the major factors for the decline registered in the casino industry of Atlantic City which resulted in the closures of five gambling venues in the period from 2014 to 2016 was competition from neighboring states, and especially the state of Pennsylvania. Some experts would probably say that one […]

Almost three-quarters of Louisiana’s parishes had their voters agree to make online daily fantasy sports (DFS) legal. The vote started a process which could see people across the entire state be able to access DFS contents online by the end of the upcoming year. A total of 47 of Louisiana’s […]

Earlier this week, the National Hockey League (NHL) revealed its plans to get into the gambling business. A few days ago, the professional sports league signed a partnership agreement with the gambling behemoth MGM Resorts International, which has become its first sports betting and resort partner. As Casino Reports has […]

Peterborough, Ontario, has welcomed the Responsible Gambling Council which is to stay there until Sunday to discuss the possible impact gambling could have on people, as well as the importance of catching the early symptoms of a potential gambling addiction. Representatives of the Responsible Gambling Council have arrived in Peterborough […]

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has welcomed the recently announced partnership between the American global hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts International and the National Hockey League (NHL). As Casino Reports already revealed, the newly-established partnership is expected to boost NHL fans’ engagement with other gambling products across the country. […]

Idaho’s Proposition 1 seeking an expansion of the state’s horse racing and gambling sector has been a much-discussed topic lately. Both the Proposition 1 supporters and opponents have been spending millions of dollars to make voters believe their point of view. The irony is that both movements – the Les […]