Industry
July 10, 2024
Less than 500 Evolution Georgia Workers Expected to Strike
The leading gaming and entertainment company, Evolution, currently has more than 8,000 employees in Georgia. Evolution Georgia complements the company’s operations in Latvia, as well as Malta, among other jurisdictions across the globe. Amid recent allegations of poor working conditions, harassment by management and insufficient pay, an estimated minimum of 5,000 employees were expected to […]
Lottery
June 20, 2024
USA Players Win Big Despite Missing $57M Powerball Prize
Players from New York, Georgia and other states have narrowly missed the $57 million Powerball jackpot during the latest drawing. However, the two players were still rewarded well for nailing quite a few numbers correctly. As of the time of this writing, there is no information about the stores that sold the winning tickets. The […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
Georgia Resident Files Class Action Lawsuit Against VGW
A Georgia resident has launched a class action lawsuit against Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) and its subsidiary companies, claiming they are operating illegal online gambling websites within the state. The lawsuit, initiated by Destiny Kennedy, targets VGW Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, VGW Malta Limited, VGW Luckyland Inc., and VGW GP Limited, for allegedly violating […]
Business
May 21, 2024
Entain Concludes Strategic Review, Eyes Crystalbet Sale
Entain, a global sports betting and gaming giant, announced that its board’s Capital Allocation Committee (CapCo) has concluded its strategic review. The company had tasked the CapCo with creating a value optimization plan in January, asking it to thoroughly evaluate its business, markets, brands and verticals. After carefully considering various opportunities, the committee concluded that […]
Sports
April 9, 2024
PrizePicks Extends Long-Term Relationship with Atlanta Braves
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, has unveiled an extension of its partnership with the Atlanta Braves. The renewed deal will solidify the DFS company’s position as the club’s Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner for the 2024 baseball season. The deal builds upon a long-term partnership between the two entities. PrizePicks […]
Business
April 5, 2024
PrizePicks to Open New HQ in Atlanta & Create 1,000 Jobs
PrizePicks, one of North America’s daily fantasy sports leaders, has announced its plans to expand its presence in Atlanta and create hundreds of new jobs. According to the company, the economic impact of the new venture is expected to reach $25 million over the next seven years. The DFS specialist added that its new 33,000-square-foot […]
Industry
April 1, 2024
Divided Lawmakers in Georgia Put Halt on Betting Legalization
Georgia was among a handful of states that were trying to legalize sports betting. Sadly, the efforts toward legal betting died recently, at least for the current legislative season, after lawmakers didn’t agree on how the money collected from the activity would be spent. Two proposals called for the legalization of betting on sports in […]
Industry
March 19, 2024
Georgia Inches Closer to Betting But the Clock Is Ticking
Last month, Georgia’s Senate passed a constitutional amendment that would allow local voters to decide whether sports betting will be legalized. The measure has now gotten its first hearing in the House of Representatives. The Peach State has been mulling over the legalization of sports for several years now. While some have suggested a legalization […]
Sports
February 28, 2024
Georgia Senate Votes to Put Sports Betting on November Ballot
The Georgia Senate has given the green light to a state constitutional amendment aimed at permitting sports betting, paving the way for a potential referendum this November. The decision passed with a notable 41-12 vote, signifies a major progression in the longstanding legislative journey surrounding this contentious issue. Georgia Senate’s Drive for Sports Betting Emphasizes […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
Betting and Casino Gambling Gain Traction in Georgia
For years, lawmakers in Georgia have attempted to legalize casino gambling as well as sports betting. While none of the previously tabled proposals have made it as far as to expand gambling in the state, many residents are already engaging in betting and casino gambling in nearby states. For example, three states bordering Georgia currently […]