Industry
August 6, 2024
UNITE HERE Backs Harris Despite Trump’s Promise to Slash Tip Taxes
Donald Trump’s promise to make tips tax-free has not been enough to attract gaming and hospitality workers toward his cause. Members of UNITE HERE are doubtful that the former president would be able to deliver on his promise, should he get reelected. According to UNITE HERE’s president, Gwen Mills, Trump was simply making a play […]
Industry
August 2, 2024
Betting Frenzy Surrounding US Presidential Race Reaches New Heights
The US presidential election is turning out to be a goldmine for bookmakers worldwide, with estimates suggesting that roughly $1 billion has been wagered on the outcome despite several months remaining before Election Day. The twists and turns surrounding the 2024 presidential debate have only fueled the fire, creating many exciting betting opportunities. Wagering Platforms […]
Industry
July 12, 2024
Political Bets and Odds Offered by Sportsbooks Reflect People’s Opinions
In spite of sports betting being federally legalized in the US, sportsbooks based in the country are not allowed to accept bets on political events. Nonetheless, overseas betting platforms allow wagers on who will win an election, who will represent a certain party, or humorous topics like who will wear a red tie during a […]
Industry
July 11, 2024
Trump Challenges Biden to a Golf Match on Doral’s Blue Monster
One of the highlight moments of the recent presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden saw the two discuss golf. While highly criticized, the debate may now have an interesting outcome. In June, US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau proposed hosting a golf match for the two men, allowing them to turn […]
Industry
July 5, 2024
Sportsbooks Rank Kamala Harris Ahead of Joe Biden in Presidential Race
The election for a new President of the United States is scheduled for November 5 this year. The political race sees two long-term rivals face each other, the current President Joe Biden and the former President Donald Trump. A major debate that was expected to set the mood for the upcoming election took place late […]
Industry
June 10, 2024
Trump Promises to Strike Down Taxes on Tips
Donald Trump has made an exciting promise that is sure to pique the interest of casino and hospitality workers. At his latest rally, the former president promised to eliminate taxes on tips. As things stand now, the IRS takes a cut from all tips provided to workers. Since tips are a lifeline for many people […]
Industry
June 3, 2024
Trump Tops PredictIt Markets Despite the Guilty Verdict
Former US President Donald Trump, was just found guilty on 34 charges of first-degree falsification of business records, related to an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Yet, political bettors’ backing for him has barely shifted. The guilty verdict had the notable effect of immediately causing a spike in political betting activity. PredictIt, a […]
Industry
May 31, 2024
Las Vegas Sands’ Adelson to Back Trump’s Campaign
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the widow of the late Sheldon Adelson and the largest Las Vegas Sands stakeholder, will back Trump’s bid for the presidency, reports say. According to people familiar with the matter, Adelson will support the ex-president’s re-election effort via Preserve America, a super political action committee (PAC). Preserve America, which is dedicated […]
Blockchain
May 28, 2024
Donald Trump Grows Lead over Biden with Support from Crypto Voters
Betting on the outcome of political events has been gaining increasing popularity over the last few years. The activity got increased attention from bettors, who also favored other strange bets that deviated from the outcome of sports competitions, including wagers for crypto developments, music concerts and other real-world events. In the last week, Donald Trump, […]
Industry
May 28, 2024
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman Confirms Support for Trump
Ahead of the US presidential election, Donald Trump, the famous billionaire and former President, received support from a fellow billionaire and chief executive of Blackstone Group, Stephen Schwarzman. The CEO, chairman and co-founder of Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset investment management company based in New York City, reaffirmed its support for Trump in an […]
