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Video Poker Machines Find Therapeutic Use in Vegas Rehab

July 8, 2022May 23, 2017

Rehabilitation facilities often strive to find innovative ways to administer care to their patients. The HealthSouth Rehab hospital in Las Vegas has found an interesting approach to helping stroke victims and patients afflicted by Parkinson’s Disease, amputees and other medical issues affecting motor ability. The staff are using video poker machines to stimulate patients’ prefrontal …

New York Inches Closer To State Regulated Online Poker

May 12, 2017

Some exciting news lately for proponents of online poker in New York. On Tuesday, A bill that was introduced in January made it past the Senate finance committee without any contentious debate. The bill will move on to the state Assembly where its future remains hopeful but unknown. S 3898 is the online poker bill …

Alabama Enters DFS Era With Legalization

May 24, 2022April 26, 2017

Alabama becomes the latest state to legalize Daily Fantasy Sports by passing a bill through the state legislature. This marks another victory for big name providers like DraftKings and FanDuel who have been fighting an uphill bill across the nation. The biggest argument with DFS is whether it should be considered a game of skill …

NHL’s Vegas Franchise Breaks Ice On Sports Betting

November 18, 2022April 13, 2017

The NHL stirred up a bit of controversy by becoming the first major professional sports league to launch a franchise in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights are set to enter the league with the 2017-2018 season and a new Sports Illustrated article has revealed the NHL will allow the franchise to have sponsorship deals with …

Sin City Getting NFL Franchise As Oakland Raiders Move To Las Vegas

July 8, 2022March 31, 2017

Las Vegas is about to enter the NFL fold through the former Oakland Raiders. The league’s team owners gathered and voted 31-1 in favor of allowing the franchise to relocate from Oakland to Las Vegas. While the team isn’t expected to complete the move for another two seasons, the Las Vegas Raiders are set to …

West Virginia Makes Move To Launch Online Gambling

July 8, 2022March 24, 2017

West Virginia recently joined the ongoing effort to usher in online gambling. Several Democrat legislators introduced a bill into the West Virginia House of Delegates that would legalize online poker rooms, casinos and racebooks for West Virginia residents. The bill—HB3067—would establish licensing and regulations for the market that its supporters feel could stimulate the state’s economy. …

Maryland Legalizes State Regulated Sports Gambling

March 15, 2017March 14, 2017

Another state has put a bill on the table regarding sports gambling. As of February 8, Maryland has a bill in circulation that would establish legalized sports betting in the state, pending the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or PASPA. In the event of PASPA being repealed, Maryland would be able …

Pennsylvania Considers Legal Online Gambling

March 15, 2017September 3, 2015

The state of Pennsylvania is giving serious consideration to legalizing online gambling. Two months ago, research indicated the state would draw the focus of those who support Internet gambling. A few days before Governor Tom Wolfe was to announce several hefty tax increases to offset a $2.3 billion deficit in the state budget, the Gaming …

Lesniak’s Run as Governor of NJ Could Boost Online Gambling in US

March 15, 2017August 25, 2015

Proponents of state regulated New Jersey online gambling will be quiet pleased with State Senator Raymond Lesniak’s announcement that he intends to run for governor in 2017. Having served in the legislature for 37 years, Lesniak now has now set his sights on the upcoming gubernatorial race. He has been an outspoken champion for online …

John McCain Fighting Hard to Legalize Sports Betting

November 18, 2022February 24, 2015

Senator John McCain is calling for expanded gambling privileges, especially within the realm of US based sports betting. Because he hails from Arizona, this can be seen as a competitive move against Nevada’s thriving gambling industry; currently, McCain’s neighboring state is one of only 2 American locales that legally facilitate betting on sports matches. His initial calls for a new legal system of sports betting came right before Super Bowl XLIX. McCain is known to be entrenched with a variety of gambling industry lobbyists, so he would stand to benefit from legislation as well.