Online Poker Thefts! Resorts World Robbery!

What a week of gambling news! There were huge online poker thefts from players bank accounts from a vulnerability with a payment processor! Plus, someone just walked into Resorts World Las Vegas and robbed the high roller cash cage! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling. We’re back after taking a week off to gorge ourselves on turkey, stuffing, and gravy… all in the name of giving thanks. And as we head toward the Christmas holiday, that most wonderful time of the year, this week’s big stories are about robbery and theft!  Because, why wouldn’t they be? The…

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Gambling Expansion in Texas, Massachusetts & More

This week’s gambling news is about gambling expansion in Texas, a Massachusetts sports betting launch, and Missouri gambling legislation! There’s big talk about allowing Texas casino expansion and a Missouri sports betting bill,. Plus, Massachusetts is scheduled for sports bets early next year! And we have ridiculous gambling news from Ohio and a final update on California sports betting! Howdy, y’all! And welcome to This Week is Gambling! Our last show before I take the week off for Thanksgiving. We have news to talk about from Missouri to Massachusetts, with news ridiculous  from Ohio and gambling expansion in Texas… but…

The Big California Sports Betting Vote!

It’s almost time for the California sports betting vote! And the state could become the biggest market for sports bets in the country! What’s on the ballot? Who’s backing the sports betting bills? And what’s at stake for everyone? Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling. It’s so nice to finally be home and in my studio, just in time for the big California sports betting vote next week. A vote that could have serious implications for the gambling industry in America. And that is this week’s big story. First of all, let’s take just a moment to…

New Vegas Strip Resort Details! Changes at Bally’s!

This week’s gambling news finds J.Todd in Sin City, talking about the new Vegas Strip resort and the changes that have begun at Bally’s Casino! Plus, Las Vegas baseball could be a done deal, and updates on what was filmed at the Global Gaming Expo! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling. Jay Todd out here on the beautiful Las Vegas strip, where I’ve just finished filming over at the global Gaming Expo. I thought I’d knock the show out before I head home. This is, after all, the future home of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. I’m…

Amazing New Things Coming to Las Vegas

Gambling news this week is coming from Las Vegas, where we discuss a new attraction opening soon! There’s also a spectacular new hotel coming, a big car race headed to the Strip, new rules on marijuana consumption, and a new way to get around town! Not to mention the Global Gaming Expo next week!   Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where as soon as I’m done filming this show my happy ass is on a plane bound for Las Vegas to attend the Global Gaming Expo! So, no show next week! However, we still have some…

Sports Betting Operators Agree to Responsible Gaming Standards

This week’s gambling news finds several major operators have come together for a set of responsible gaming standards designed to help with player protections. This follows up on our show from two weeks ago, where we discussed the dangers of rapid growth for the US sports betting industry. Hello friends! It’s time for another edition of This Week in Gambling, where 20% of Americans say they are now betting on sporting events… some of them from inside of NFL stadiums! Which leads us to responsible gaming, and this week’s big story! But before we get started, let’s just take a…