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Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, recently announced a plan to implement a tax on sports betting operators as a possible precursor to full acceptance of the activity. The measure led to a call for the operators to participate in a discussion of the plan. Now, several soccer teams want in as well. Members of Brazil’s …

It’s officially Masters week, the favorite tournament of the year for many golf fans. And with the ongoing PGA Tour versus LIV Golf controversy, plus Tiger’s highly anticipated return to Augusta National, the 2023 edition of the Masters has an abundance of storylines. Scottie Scheffler (left) and Rory McIlroy are the 2023 Masters betting front-runners. …

In the end, legalizing sports betting in Kentucky on Thursday came down to politics. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (right) speaks with Senate Democratic Leader Gerald Neal on the floor of the Senate Thursday. Hours later, the chamber would vote to pass a bill to legalize sports betting. (Image: Casino.org) Lawmakers in the General Assembly, …

About three months into 2023, it’s already clear that bettors and investors hoping for more state-level approvals of internet casinos and sports wagering may be left disappointed this year. A sign welcoming travelers to Georgia. Sports betting could be a heavy legislative lift there this year. (Image: Shutterstock) Ohio and Massachusetts joined the live and …

The UConn men’s basketball team is heading to the Elite 8 after beating Arkansas at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. But nothing was elite about the reported conditions of the hotel where the UConn team was initially booked. Las Vegas’ Luxor Hotel & Casino, pictured above. The UConn men’s basketball team left the Luxor …

Hard Rock International, the new owner of The Mirage, this week announced its own viewing structure for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Mirage’s Grandstands will seat up to 3,000 people. The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix will be held at 10 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023. It will feature 50 laps around …

FanDuel has told Casino.org that it didn’t make most of the parlay wagers an Illinois lobbyist and gaming industry analyst played as part of an experiment he recently conducted. An edited screencap of the home page for FanDuel Sportsbook. A gaming analyst recently criticized the operator for same-game parlay bets it promotes on its site, …

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for eight games because of conduct detrimental to the league. That’s after he was spotted with a gun inside a strip club during a live video stream on Instagram. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant runs the offense against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum …

Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta is emerging as a viable contender to eventually win ownership of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. That is, if current owner Dan Snyder proceeds with selling the team. Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta. He’s viewed as a credible buyer for the NFL’s Washington Commanders. (Image: SB Nation) Embattled because of a …

Additional tickets to for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. PST. According to F1, tickets will be available at all but the highest price point, as the $15K-per-person Paddock Club is sold out. That means there will be more of …