Fiona Simmons

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Fiona Simmons

A BetMGM user has accused the sportsbook of not honoring winning bets. While the company acknowledged that it had indeed terminated the bets in question, it insisted that this was necessary due to errors in the wagers. CBS News, which broke the news, said that Chicago resident Mark Aiello had contacted it after making four $500 bets on the March 2 game between the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers.

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Fiona Simmons

А woman from California has prevailed in a lawsuit against an MGM Resorts International property on the Las Vegas Strip. She has been awarded а $15 million judgment after successfully arguing that the casino hotel’s negligence led to her injury. In 2021, Deborah Fenton was visiting The Cosmopolitan. On September 24 that year, she suffered an incident and ended up seriously hurt. A few years later, the woman sued the property, now owned by MGM Resorts International, seeking damages.

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Fiona Simmons

Lawmakers in Nevada have advanced a new bill that would reinforce the state’s regulations against unlicensed gambling. Per the proposed measure, authorities will be able to request illegal operators to relinquish their profits to the state. Senate Bill 256, which was sponsored by Senator Rochelle Nguyen, proposes a number of major changes to the state’s gambling laws.

2 weeks ago | gamblingnews.com | Fiona Simmons

The Star Entertainment Group, an Australian casino and hospitality operator, just entered into a binding term sheet with American casino operator Bally’s Corporation. Under the agreement, which is still subject to regulatory approval, Bally’s will take majority control and refinance The Star’s debt, solving its short-term financial problems. In an interview with Inside Asian Gaming, Bally’s chair commented more on the agreement, providing insights into where the two companies are heading.

2 weeks ago | gamblingnews.com | Fiona Simmons

Prosecutors in Las Vegas agreed to reduce the charges against the wife of a famous ghost hunter who was allegedly conspiring to murder her husband. She still faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Aaron Goodwin starred in Ghost Adventures, an American paranormal and reality television series. In the series, Goodwin explored reportedly haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. However, the scariest thing in his life might have been just under his nose.