Lottery
December 19, 2025
PA Lotto Tickets Reveal Killer Charged in York Robberies
A 44-year-old former murder convict who carried out a series of armed robberies across York has been arrested and charged. The man was eventually caught after he stole Pennsylvania Lottery tickets and decided to redeem one of them. Attempted Homicide and Other Offenses According to police, C.F. targeted a minimum of seven local businesses between October and […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
Ontario iGaming Market Revenue Down 10% in June: Summer Slowdown or Ongoing Trend?
Data released by iGaming Ontario (iGO) for June 2025 showed a 10% drop in total cash wagers from $8,066 to $7,259 million. For June 2025, the Total Non-Adjusted Gross Gaming Revenue (NAGGR) reduced by 9% to $306.8 million. The average wager per active account also dropped 4% to $303 from $316. Also down was the […]
Sports
December 19, 2025
Anthony Joshua Gets Polymarket-Branded Necklace Ahead of Netflix Bout
Anthony Joshua knows how to smile for the cameras, and he has an innate ability to take everything with a smile and a bit of friendly banter – be that joggers’ hello as he does his morning cross, or a $400,000 Polymarket-branded necklace, clearly a market stunt ahead of what could be the most-streamed fight […]
Business
December 19, 2025
Bally’s Owner Emerges as Potential Buyer of CNN Assets
The owner of casino operator Bally’s might get involved in one of the biggest media changes in recent years. People are curious about what will happen to CNN and other cable TV networks that Warner Bros. Discovery controls. Soo Kim Drawn Into CNN Talks as Warner Bros. Faces Takeover Fight Soo Kim started a New […]
Sports
December 19, 2025
Congressman Demands Investigation into CNN–Kalshi Agreement
A new partnership between a major US news outlet and a regulated prediction market has caught the eye of Capitol Hill, with an Arizona lawmaker warning that the deal could cross ethical boundaries and put the country at risk. Hamadeh Warns CNN–Kalshi Tie-Up Could Threaten Market Fairness Rep. Abe Hamadeh has asked the Commodity Futures […]
Business
December 18, 2025
Kalshi Faces Rising Risk in Nevada as Court Ruling Clears Way for Enforcement
Kalshi’s push to secure a nationwide presence is clashing with Nevada’s historic view of gambling regulation. The ongoing legal tension in the state could soon extend beyond civil litigation. After a federal judge refused to give the prediction market a stay, Kalshi is now facing potential enforcement action in the state, including the risk of […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and Casino Launches in Michigan
Hard Rock Bet marches on in the United States, with the brand expanding in yet another state where it will be offering both its iGaming platform as well as sportsbook. Thanks to its license in Michigan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Official Sportsbook Partner is now growing its online casino to a second state while also pushing […]
Industry
December 18, 2025
Crime Hits 70% Spike During Sports Games, New Study Argues
Sports betting may be having an unintended consequence on people’s behavior – crime, but not for the reasons you might think. While most onlookers have worried that destitute gamblers would resort to thievery, robbery and violence to settle debts or fuel their gambling habits, there has been another reason tied to the rise in gambling-related […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Wazdan Expands North American iGaming Clout with Caesars Push in WV
Wazdan has announced that it is expanding its reach in the United States by teaming up with Caesars Entertainment’s marquee casino brands, to wit, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. Wazdan Pushes Further Afield in North America with Caesars The partnership covers the market in West Virginia, and it […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
VGT Debate Grows as Bally’s Misses Chicago Targets
World-leading entertainment company with “millions of players spread across digital gaming platforms and traditional casino venues”, Bally’s, has been intensely working on building a $2 billion casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. The facility is expected to officially open its doors to patrons in September 2026. However, the company believes the legalization of video gaming […]
