Sheldon Adelson Archives

Now Is The DOJ’s Chance To Walk Away From The Wire Act

A US District Court Judge threw out the Department of Justice's new opinion on the Wire Act last week, giving the DOJ the chance to walk away from this mess. Read More

Posted on: June 13, 2019 | | Martin Derbyshire

Do Stifling DOJ Attempts to Scuttle Case Mean Wire Act Truth Is Coming?

A federal judge in New Hampshire has decided the DOJ can't dodge a legal challenge to its Wire Act opinion. Will the truth about its origin come out soon? Read More

Posted on: April 18, 2019 | | Martin Derbyshire

Congressional Hearing On Legal Sports Betting Set For Sept. 27

On Sept. 27, a Congressional subcommittee will hold a Washington, DC meeting entitled “Post-PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in America." Read More

Posted on: September 20, 2018 | | Bart Shirley

If Gambling Is A Numbers Game, New Jersey And WSOP Won The Week

New Jersey and the World Series of Poker both posted numbers too big to ignore this week, with signs gambling is growing in the US. Read More

Posted on: July 16, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Sands Bethlehem Possibly The Worst Babysitter In Pennsylvania

It's easy to see why Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson thinks online gambling sites can't keep minors away. His own casinos have such a tough time doing it. Read More

Posted on: July 14, 2017 | | Martin Derbyshire

PA Leading The Way, But Whole Northeast Making Online Gambling Progress

This week Pennsylvania's online gambling bill stole all the headlines, but plenty of other states in the area made forward progress towards regulation. Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Nevada And New York Each Dealing With Gambling-Related Political Scandals

The casino industry got hit with two different political scandals with gambling ties--one in New York with Andrew Cuomo, one in Nevada with Sheldon Adelson. Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Anti-Online Gambling Congressman Jason Chaffetz Abruptly Announces His Retirement

The announced retirement of Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah eliminates one of the major driving forces behind a federal online gambling in Congress. Read More

Posted on: April 20, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Online Gambling Legislation Catching Some Lucky Breaks In PA, NY, WV

The success of New Jersey online casinos might be causing states like Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia to more seriously consider online gambling. Read More

Posted on: March 19, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Adelson Exit Could Pave Pennsylvania’s Path To Online Gambling Regulation

Could Sheldon Adelson be leaving Pennsylvania behind, paving a clear path for online gaming legislation to pass which could solve budget woes in the state? Read More

Posted on: March 14, 2017 | | Martin Derbyshire

Sheldon Adelson

Now Is The DOJ’s Chance To Walk Away From The Wire Act

Do Stifling DOJ Attempts to Scuttle Case Mean Wire Act Truth Is Coming?

Congressional Hearing On Legal Sports Betting Set For Sept. 27

If Gambling Is A Numbers Game, New Jersey And WSOP Won The Week

Sands Bethlehem Possibly The Worst Babysitter In Pennsylvania

PA Leading The Way, But Whole Northeast Making Online Gambling Progress

Nevada And New York Each Dealing With Gambling-Related Political Scandals

Anti-Online Gambling Congressman Jason Chaffetz Abruptly Announces His Retirement

Online Gambling Legislation Catching Some Lucky Breaks In PA, NY, WV

Adelson Exit Could Pave Pennsylvania’s Path To Online Gambling Regulation

Two Canadian Women Out To Revolutionize Sports Betting With AI

Yes, Mask Mandates For Las Vegas Casino Visitors & Employees Are Back

PlayUSA Rewind: Caesars Inks Deal For Louisiana Superdome’s New Name

Super Group Aims To Leverage Betway in US, Not Be Leader Of The SPAC

Nevada Casino Gaming Revenue Breaks 14-Year Single Month Record