Industry
April 28, 2025
Illinois Moves to Ban Credit Card Use for Sports Betting
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has approved proposed regulations that would ban the use of credit cards to fund sports betting accounts in Illinois, as part of efforts to enhance responsible gambling practices. Illinois Gaming Board Advances New Rules According to IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter, the Board determined that prohibiting the use of credit […]
Business
April 28, 2025
MGM Resorts Shutters In-Person Concierge Desks at Most Strip Properties
A historic aspect of the classic Las Vegas experience could be one step closer to extinction. MGM Resorts International announced the shutdown of physical concierge desks at most of its Strip resorts. While this development represents a streamlining measure, it coincides with the ongoing shift to digital service alternatives as venues navigate shifting consumer preferences. […]
Industry
April 28, 2025
Offshore Firms Still Command Large Chunk of Ontario iGaming
The Ontario iGaming market recently celebrated its third birthday. Since launching online gambling on April 4, 2022, the province has quickly become one of the most attractive gaming markets in North America and perhaps globally. Despite that, however, recent figures show that unregulated gaming continues to be a problem. Most Players Choose Regulated Gaming The […]
Sports
April 28, 2025
NCAA Appoints Genius Sports as Exclusive Sportsbook Data Distributor
In what can be described as a big shift from its historically cautious stance on sports betting, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced Friday it will start selling data from its championship events to sportsbooks across the country. Major Change for the NCAA The move is part of an expanded agreement with Genius Sports, […]
Casino
April 28, 2025
Louisiana Man Hits $3.2M Progressive Jackpot on IGT Slot
A man from north Louisiana hit a life-changing jackpot at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville, Mississippi. Restless Night Paid Off In the early hours of Tuesday, Keith Chamblin from Calhoun couldn’t sleep, so he decided to visit Harlow’s. According to a press release from the casino, that decision won him a massive $3,257,765.67 […]
Sports
April 28, 2025
Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps 2025 CONCACAF Odds, Time, and Prediction
The first leg saw Vancouver beat Inter Miami 2:0, which came as a sort of a shock given that Lionel Messi played for the Herons for the full 90 minutes. The soccer GOAT didn’t do much that day – in fact this was one of his worst performances since becoming an Inter Miami player. Will […]
Casino
April 28, 2025
Young Gambler Fights Casino Giants After $800K in Sports Bets Are Voided
A 24-year-old from suburban Chicago now faces a legal fight after winning $800,000 in sports bets — to see the casinos deny his payout. Thomas McPeek Accused of Rule Dodging After Massive Casino Victories Thomas McPeek, who lives with his parents in a house full of Chicago Cubs and Bears gear, spent months learning sports […]
Business
April 28, 2025
PENN Entertainment Shakes Up Board with Fresh Nominees
PENN Entertainment announced big changes to its Board of Directors after talks with HG Vora Capital Management, a key shareholder that has criticized the company’s recent strategy. As part of this update, Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez will run for election at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. PENN Responds to HG Vora Criticism with […]
Industry
April 28, 2025
Casino Lawsuits Haunt Billionaire Tapped by Trump to Lead NASA
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire businessman famous for his private space trips with SpaceX, might soon step into one of the most well-known jobs in American science. President Donald Trump has put Isaacman’s name forward to run the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This choice has sparked both enthusiasm and close examination. Trump’s NASA Nominee […]
Industry
April 25, 2025
Prediction Markets Skeptical of Third Trump Term Despite 2028 Merch
US President Donald Trump may be serious about trying to run for office for a third time, after all. While prediction markets remain skeptical that he will be allowed to do so, this didn’t stop The Trump Organization from launching official Trump 2028 merchandise. Trump Apparel Suggests President Is Eyeing Third Term The Trump administration […]
