State lawmakers and Governor Ralph Northam (D) gave owners of the shuttered Colonial Downs Racetrack authorization to house the slot-like gaming machines. The legislation — House Bill 1609 — also approved up to 10 off-track betting (OTB) facilities featuring the historical racing terminals. This week, Revolutionary Racing, a company based in Chicago that agreed to…
According to sources who spoke to The New York Post’s “Page Six,” in late October, person or persons unknown stole into the presidential suite where Deifik and his wife, Nancy, stay when they’re in town — and made off with almost $1 million worth of Nancy’s jewelry. No one saw a thing, according to the…
Washington manager Dave Martinez said in an interview with MLB.COM on the 22nd (Korea time), “The reason why Abrams went down to the minor league is not because of his performance. It’s a problem solved within the club,” adding, “I won’t reveal the details.” Washington notified Abrams of a “minor league downgrade” after the visiting…
Choo Shin-soo told reporters ahead of the 2024 KBO League kt wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 21st. Ohtani hit his 219th home run in the big league on the 18th, breaking Choo Shin-soo’s record of most home runs (218) by MLB players from Asia. Choo Shin-soo, who gave up the first place,…
Major Sok Kosal of the Sihanouk Province Military Police said the men were loan sharks, according to the Khmer Times. “They’re part of a Chinese gang who provided loans to gamblers at a casino in Sihanoukville,” said Kosal. “The suspects held two of their countrymen — who owed money due to gambling — and tortured…
Users of the bank’s mobile app will be able to block payments to betting companies and online casinos in an effort to help those struggling with gambling addiction to add an extra layer of restraint. Barclays said the feature is now available to all debit card holders in the UK and will be offered to…
Lottery officials in several states and provinces have issued warnings this week to parents and other gift-givers, saying that scratch-off tickets, casino chips, and other gambling products aren’t appropriate presents for children. Officials: Lottery Tickets Worse Than a Lump of CoalAlmost all parents would agree that they don’t want their young children developing gambling habits….
The American sports bettor beat out the four commissioners of the “big four” professional US sports leagues, the NBA’s Adam Silver (No. 2), NFL’s Roger Goodell (No. 3), MLB’s Rob Manfred (No. 5), and NHL’s Gary Bettman (No. 10). When the US Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting in May,…
The tribe — which claims a famous ancestor in Pocahontas — says it’s in negotiations to buy land in the City of Norfolk, on the banks of the Elizabeth River. It plans to build a $700 million casino resort, complete with performance venue, spa, and 1,200-room hotel tower. The tribe has financial backing from billionaire…
The 2024 Homeless World Cup in Seoul begins its eight-day journey on the 21st. The Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup will be held at Hanyang University’s Seoul Campus Grand Stadium from the 21st to the 28th. Lee Keun-ho, a former member of the national team, will run the competition as the organizing committee chairman, Han…