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ESports betting is finally getting the kind of recognition the space that is rapidly emerging deserves. Over the weekend, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (R) made wagering on competitive video gaming completely legal.

By signing a bill that adds the tournaments to their state’s parimutuel code, Governor Sandoval solidified the legality of eSports betting within the state of Nevada for the future that is foreseeable.

Senate Bill 240, authored by State Sen. Becky Harris (R-Clark County), amends Nevada’s legislation on parimutuel wagering to add ‘other events’ than just horse races, animal races, and athletic sporting events.

The legislation will allow Silver State sportsbooks to just take odds on everything from eSports to who will win Best Actor at the Oscars. It will not, however, allow for betting on politics.

SB 240 had been passed unanimously by both the Nevada Assembly and Senate. Sandoval’s signature on the statute came as no surprise.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, a three-member panel appointed by the governor, signed off for a recommendation from the state’s Gaming Policy Committee to enable books to take eSports bets fall that is last. The Downtown Grand’s William Hill sportsbook soon after became the location that is first simply take eSports wagers.

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Roughly 375 UNITE HERE Local 26 labor union members are prepared to hit during the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island, unless their healthcare benefits are immediately restored.

Beginning in January of this 12 months, the union claims Twin River Management, the owner and operator of the casino, reduced healthcare coverage for workers from 100 percent to 80 %. The new out-of-pocket expenses total over $100,000 for union members alone, in accordance with the local UNITE HERE chapter.

The union took its voice to the actions of this Rhode Island State House to demand reinstatement of their insurance aid yesterday.

With about 100 workers in attendance, Local 26 Vice President Jenna Karlin told progressive governmental blog RI Future, and anybody else prepared to concentrate, ‘Twin River has seen its share of gaming revenues more than dual in the past seven years to over $225 million. Meanwhile, Twin River Casino cut its employees’ health care protection.’

In addition to its Lincoln home, Twin River owns the Newport Grand Casino and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Much on the line

Few problems stir up a far more passionate response in America than healthcare. With rising expenses seemingly away from control and the complete not enough bipartisanship in Washington, companies