Jeffrey McMillan
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NHL Signs Multiyear Deal With Both Kalshi and Polymarket
The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a new agreement with Polymarket and Kalshi, making it the first U.S. professional sports league to partner with prediction markets. Such deals have become commonplace between leagues and sportsbook operators, but a union with prediction markets breaks new ground. The two prediction markets...
Chicago’s Former Kingpin of Illegal Video Poker Arrested for Burglary
Casey Szaflarski, known as the one-time "kingpin" of underground video gambling in Chicago according to the Sun-Times, has been arrested on unrelated burglary charges. The 67-year-old was indicted on May...
Jordan Cristos Due in Court Today for Alleged Threats Against WPT CEO
Poker player Jordan Cristos is due in court today on charges related to threats he allegedly made against World Poker Tour CEO Adam Pliska. The 38-year-old poker pro from California...
Horseshoe Indianapolis Strike — Poker Room Unaffected and Still Operating
More than 200 casino workers went on strike over the weekend at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Though the strike disrupted many facets of the casino, the poker room continues to operate, PokerScout...
RESOLVED: Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to ‘Situation’ at Foxwoods
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to an ongoing situation at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on Monday morning. According to information reportedly obtained by police scanners, a man was...
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on His $1.4M in Gambling Income: ‘I Like to Play Cards’
A 2024 tax summary for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker revealed that he won $1.4 million from gambling, which he attributed to "incredible luck." "It was in Las Vegas, and I...
State Sen. Addabbo Urges New York to Expedite Casino Licensing Process — Will NY iGaming Effort Resume in 2026?
New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo is urging the state to expedite the awarding of Downstate casino licenses now that there are only three applicants for the three available licenses....
WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Returns For the First Time in Five Years—Who’s Got a Bounty on Their Head?
The WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship returns to the World Poker Tour calendar for the first time since 2016. Starting on Friday, Oct. 17, Bay 101 Casino in San...
New Jersey City Councilman Anand Shah Indicted on Illegal Gambling, Organized Crime Charges
A Prospect Park, N.J., councilman was indicted on 18 charges related to an illegal gambling ring, part of ongoing operations by the Lucchese crime family. Anand Shah and the other 41...
‘Down to the Felt:’ New Poker Film Coming Out Oct. 17
Apple TV+ will release a new film, "Down to the Felt," on Oct. 17, adding to the growing library of notable poker movies. The film, set in Columbus, Ohio, follows...
