Sports
May 12, 2025
Homeland Security Busts a Cockfighting Ring on US Soil
Gambling crime in the United States is looked down upon, whether it’s slot parlors in Texas or offshore betting and casino websites targeting people in New Jersey. Major Cockfighting Ring Busted by Joint Task Force Now, a joint investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Border Enforcement Security Task Force has resulted in […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
Mississippi Casinos’ Image and Likness Used as Part of iGaming Scams
While the United States and gambling regulators have been fighting off offshore operators, sweepstakes social casinos, and prediction markets, at least those adversaries have used a sort of legal basis for what they do. Far worse, however, is the plague of online casinos and gambling sites that co-opt the image and likeness of land-based gambling […]
Sports
May 12, 2025
Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato UFC Vegas 106 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Paul Craig lost his last three fights and based on UFC Vegas 106 odds, he’ll lose to Rodolfo Bellato as well. The Scottish fighter is priced at +375, suggesting that he stands almost no chance of beating the Brazilian on May 17. However, this guy is famous for staging upsets. For example, he defeated Magomed […]
Poker
May 12, 2025
Las Vegas Player Wins $376K Pai Gow Poker Jackpot on Star Wars Day
A fortunate player at a Las Vegas casino has walked out hundreds of thousands of dollars richer after drawing one of the most powerful hands in Pai Gow poker. The win happened on May 4, which is internationally recognized as Star Wars Day. The Player Drew One of the Rarest Hands Possible The win in […]
Sports
May 12, 2025
Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales UFC Vegas 106 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales odds suggest Burns is heading toward his fourth loss in a row. He’s a huge +500 underdog against Morales, who’s coming to Vegas hoping to get his record to 18-0. Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Odds Moneyline Odds Gilbert Burns +500 Michael Morales -700 When, Where, and How to Watch? […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
NJ Takes Big Step Toward Sweepstakes Gambling Ban
The Garden State is moving even closer to outlawing sweepstakes-style online casinos, often referred to as “sweeps casinos.” AB 5447 Reached the Consumer Affairs Committee On Thursday, Assembly Bill 5447 cleared another legislative hurdle, passing through the Assembly Committee and heading next to the Consumer Affairs Committee. Lawmakers could still introduce changes, but the intent […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
NJ’s Proposed 25% Online Gambling Tax Prompts Industry Backlash
Online casino and sports betting operators in New Jersey might soon be paying a lot more in taxes if Governor Phil Murphy’s latest budget proposal becomes law. Big Shift Frowned Upon by Operators The plan calls for a sharp increase in the tax rate on online gambling, jumping from 15% to 25% for casino platforms, […]
Legal
May 12, 2025
Kalshi Fights Nevada in High-Stakes Clash Over Federal vs. State Control
Kalshi, a company running prediction markets, is pushing hard to stop Nevada officials from banning its trading contracts. Kalshi Argues Federal Law Overrides Nevada in Sports Betting Dispute The firm claims that federal law, not state rules, decides if its business is legal. Kalshi told a court that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), which controls […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
Alberta Gets Ready to Kick Off Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta plans to shake up its online gambling scene after Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, just got the green light. Now that lawmakers have given it the thumbs up, the province has a lot of work to do in order to set up the rules for launching a regulated market for online casinos and […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
Online Gambling Firms Urge British Columbia to Rethink Monopoly
Online gambling businesses have started conversations with British Columbia’s government. They want to explore the option of a regulated iGaming market that would open up competition beyond the current provincial monopoly. Records of lobbying from earlier this year show that the industry is working together to push British Columbia to follow provinces like Ontario and […]
