Day: April 11, 2024
Jontay Porter Could be Banned from NBA if Guilty of Match Fixing: Adam Silver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter could be banned from the league for life if match-fixing allegations are found to be true. NBA president Adam Silver, above, was the first major league figure to back legalized sports betting and continues to believe regulation combats match-fixing. But he won’t go lightly on…
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Pope County Casino License Rules Advance in Arkansas Legislature
A statute that would amend Arkansas’ casino licensing protocols and allow the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) to conduct another bidding round for a gaming concession in Pope County has advanced in the state Legislature. Downtown Russellville in Arkansas’ Pope County where two casino companies are bidding to open a gaming resort. The Arkansas Racing Commission…
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Washington State’s Swinomish Casino Remains Closed After ‘Cybersecurity Incident’
An unexplained “cybersecurity incident” forced Washington State’s Swinomish Casino to shutter its doors last week. The gaming property has no idea when it might reopen. Washington State’s Swinomish Casino, pictured above. A cyber incident forced the gaming property to close. (Image: Booking.com) The closure began last Friday and first was blamed on “technical” issues. But…
Read MoreMGM Target of FTC Investigation Following 2023 Hack
The fallout from the 2023 cybersecurity breach that wrought havoc on MGM Resorts International’s domestic operations continues as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the casino giant’s response to the hack. FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan. The commission is probing MGM related to a 2023 cybersecurity incident. (Image: CNN) In January, the FTC issued a…
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