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James Foglio

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James is a dedicated sportswriter. He earned his bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. James enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

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Long Shot’s Reopens Retail Sports Betting Operations in Maryland

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) recently authorized Long Shot’s in Frederick to relaunch retail sports wagering operations with its new operator partner, Caesars Sportsbook. Long Shot’s in Frederick is the 13th retail sportsbook location operating in Maryland after relaunching On Dec. 17 and 19, Long Shot’s and Caesars Sportsbook successfully completed a […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2024
Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of 23-year-old Diego G. Lopez from Mount Prospect, 23-year-old Gamaliel Garcia, Jr., from Chicago, 22-year-old Elliott J. Myers from Chicago, and 23-year-old Adrian A. Zavala from Berwyn. Illinois Gaming Board agents charged each man with one count of burglary, one count […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024
Blazesoft Group Unveils Expansion of Yay Casino

Earlier this week, Blazesoft Group announced the expansion of its newest online social gaming platform, Yay Casino, ahead of the holiday season to enhance the casino-style experience. Blazesoft Group’s Yay Casino offers over 1,000 free-to-play games, accepts traditional payment methods Following the successful launch of Yaycasino.us, which offers crypto payment options, Blazesoft is proud to […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024
VIP Play, Inc. Expands Market Access to West Virginia, Set to Launch New App in Early 2025

VIP Play, Inc., a leading mobile gambling operator in both the U.S. and International gaming markets and currently operating in the state of Tennessee as ZenSports, has agreed to with Delaware North to operate in West Virginia under Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Casino license. VIP Play, Inc. is set to launch in West Virginia […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2024
Playtika Partners With IGT to Bring World-Class Slots to Social Casino Games

Playtika, a leader in mobile gaming and interactive entertainment, has announced a partnership with IGT, a global gaming leader. This collaboration brings several of IGT’s most popular renowned slot themes to Playtika’s category-leading social casino games, offering players an exciting new way to play casino slots virtually for free. IGT slot titles will appear in […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2024
FanDuel Offering 3-Month Trial Subscription To Stream Local NBA, NHL Games

FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company, is celebrating its new partnership with FanDuel Sports Network by offering players three months of the regional sports networks’ direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service for local NBA and NHL games. FanDuel customers who place a $5 bet in FanDuel Sportsbook or daily fantasy contest will become eligible for streaming […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2024
PHAI’s Director of Gambling Policy Testifies Before the SJC on Societal Harms of Legalized Sports Betting

Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) announced Wednesday that Dr. Harry Levant, PHAI’s Director of Gambling Policy, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, as part of a hearing entitled: “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling.” PHAI Director of Gambling Policy Dr. Harry Levant’s testimony addressed continued concerns of problem gambling The hearing examined sports […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2024
NBA
NBA Rumors: Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram A Potential Trade Target For Nuggets

According to SNY NBA insider Ian Begley, Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans is another potential trade target the Denver Nuggets have on their radar. Begley also added that the clearest pathway for Denver to make a trade for a “big scorer with a significant salary” would be to include Michael Porter Jr. in […]

James Foglio  •  18 Dec 2024
NBA
Kings Trade Rumors: De’Aaron Fox ‘Would Love To Retire In Sacramento,’ But Also Wants To Win

While on “The Draymond Green Show” this week, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox said he enjoys playing in Sactown and would love to retire with the team, but Fox also mentioned that he wants to win. Kings Rumors: De’Aaron Fox Could Sign A Supermax Extension Next Summer Fox, who turns 27 on Dec. 20, is […]

James Foglio  •  18 Dec 2024
NBA
Bucks Trade Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Staying Put

ESPN’s Shams Charania shut down any possibility of the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo this season, prior to Milwaukee’s 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Cup Championship on Tuesday night. “There will be no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade this season,” Charania said. “Between the Cup and moving forward… his priority is […]

James Foglio  •  18 Dec 2024