This Week in Gambling

Every year I remember too late that I should have booked a room for New Year’s Eve in Vegas. And ever year I tell myself that next year I’ll remember. It’s a vicious circle. The thought of sharing in the fireworks show with thousands of other inebriated souls is more appealing than it probably should be. However, if you are one of the lucky people who did remember to make plans for New Year’s Eve in Vegas, then understand that there is far more to do in Sin City that just drinking and watching things explode. And we’re sharing a…

This week’s gambling news is all about illegal online gambling. Whether it’s online casinos, poker rooms, and sports books, if they’re accepting American players and not regulated in this country, they are considered to be illegal online gambling. So how big is this black market gambling industry? And what are the real dangers of playing at these sites? Hello friends! And welcome to This Week in Illegal Online Gambling! At least, that’s what all the news is about, so that’s what we’re going to be talking about. But we begin with this week’s big story, as the hot , as…

We’re discussing black market gambling in America, from backroom gaming parlors to illegal sports betting via bookies and unlawful online gambling sites. We speak with Chris Cylke, the Senior Vice President of Government Relations with the AGA, about exactly what constitutes the black market, or illegal gambling, from their perspective. As more and more jurisdictions within the United States regulate gambling, including online gambling, there could be consequences for operators, players, and affiliates who participate in these activities. In a recent press release, the AGA stated that black market gambling has become a “scourge” on America which takes advantage of…

We admit that as far as gambling headlines go, this may need a bit of clarification. You see, it’s true that the Dream Las Vegas hotel project is under new management, but that’s because the entire Dream Hotel Group has been bought out! A few days ago, the Hyatt Hotel Corporation announced their acquisition of the Dream Group in a press release. The deal consists of a $125 million, followed by six additional payments of $175 million as new properties are opened. In addition to Dream Las Vegas, the deal will include12 properties already being managed, plus another 24 property…

Our latest gambling video review is for the Book of Mrs Claus online slot from Microgaming is a 5 reel game with 3 rows and 10 paylines, plus the Hyper Spins feature where players can re-spins individual reels for the price listed at the bottom! There are also Wild Symbols, a Bonus Round, and a Hold feature! Plus, this game can be played on you mobile! And watch for the BOOK of Mrs Claus symbol to land on the reels, as it acts as a Scatter symbol to unlock up to 25 Bonus Spins! Whether you’ve been naughty or you’ve…

Now we know. , and now the American Gaming Association has the data. Even with expanded gambling across the country, illegal American betting has not slowed down. Right now, folks in the United States are placing half a trillion dollars a year with offshore online sites, unregulated gaming machines, and even the neighborhood bookie. This according to a new report from the American Gaming Association. That report making gambling headlines showed that unregulated American betting robs state governments of $13.3 billion in tax revenue annually, nearly $2.5 billion more than legal operators generated in 2021 ($11.7 billion). It also costs…