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The Unexpected Resurrection Of US Online Poker

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, Brazilian soccer star Neymar and legendary Australian cricket player Shane Warne live-stream a game of online poker. This heavy-weight match, of course, is a dream scenario. It comes from the mind of Seth Palansky, vice president of corporate communications for Caesars Interactive Entertainment. Palanksy primarily deals with the World Series […] Read More

Posted on: April 3, 2020 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Reductions To Powerball Jackpot Minimum Will Start Soon

Powerball jackpots will be reduced by 50% after someone wins the current estimated $170 million jackpot. The new Powerball jackpot will start at $20 million. Read More

Posted on: April 2, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

PlayUSA Twitch Streamer To Forward March 31 Donations To Charitable Foundation

In the wake of Covid-19, PlayUSA Twitch streamer Anthony F. Cicali will take his March 31 Chumba Casino donations to the First Responders Children's Foundation. Read More

Posted on: March 31, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

Stacked Weekend Of Online Poker Events Available For Action

Feeling the itch to play a little online poker? Look no further than WSOP, PokerStars, and Global Poker, offering a wide array of online poker events. Read More

Posted on: March 28, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

PlayUSA Rewind: US Casinos, Sporting Events On Pause

The latest US gambling news includes casinos shutting down, the Kentucky Derby getting postponed, and an update on the progress of Maryland sports betting. Read More

Posted on: March 25, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

5 Pieces Of Good Gambling News To Read Right Now

Here are five positive news stories surrounding the gambling industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and closure of casinos worldwide. Read More

Posted on: March 24, 2020 | | Nicholaus Garcia

PlayUSA Rewind: Sports Betting World Turned Upside Down By Coronavirus

The latest US gambling news includes the NBA setting the trend in postponing its season, the NCAA canceling March Madness, and Illinois and Michigan betting. Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

Not all racetracks have ceased operations during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our live blog will keep you posted on which courses are open in this unique time.

Live US Horse Racing Updates: All The Current Races, Plus Cancellations & Delays

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the world of sports, with horse racing and betting being no exception. Many horse racing events have either been postponed or will only be held without an audience present. While the sport of kings is in a state of disarray, Play USA readers can expect this list to keep them […] Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Milo Taibi

Live Updates: Casinos Throughout The US Shutter Amid Coronavirus

Which US casinos are open? Which casinos are closed? The coronavirus pandemic has left the gambling industry grappling with whether or not to close casinos. Read More

Posted on: March 16, 2020 | | PlayUSA Staff

Michigan Sports Betting Set To Launch In Time For March Madness

**Update: sports betting commenced at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 11, at two commercial casinos, Greektown Casino and MGM Grand Detroit. Both offer retail only sports betting.** Rest assured, sports betting is coming to Michigan, and it’s coming sooner than you think. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently announced that on Tuesday it expects […] Read More

Posted on: March 11, 2020 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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The Unexpected Resurrection Of US Online Poker

Reductions To Powerball Jackpot Minimum Will Start Soon

PlayUSA Twitch Streamer To Forward March 31 Donations To Charitable Foundation

Stacked Weekend Of Online Poker Events Available For Action

PlayUSA Rewind: US Casinos, Sporting Events On Pause

5 Pieces Of Good Gambling News To Read Right Now

PlayUSA Rewind: Sports Betting World Turned Upside Down By Coronavirus

Live US Horse Racing Updates: All The Current Races, Plus Cancellations & Delays

Live Updates: Casinos Throughout The US Shutter Amid Coronavirus

Michigan Sports Betting Set To Launch In Time For March Madness

The Unexpected Resurrection Of US Online Poker

Reductions To Powerball Jackpot Minimum Will Start Soon

PlayUSA Rewind: Esports Betting Gets Green Light In Nevada

PlayUSA Twitch Streamer To Forward March 31 Donations To Charitable Foundation

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