Gambling News - 'North america'
Industry
March 27, 2025
Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing and Simulcast Betting
Following an attempt to legalize online gambling at the expense of sweepstakes pitched last month, Arkansas is now plowing forward with a new important move prohibiting greyhound racing. Arkansas Moves against Greyhound Racing with Decisive Step Forward A bill signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday effectively bans the activity along with a restriction […]
Business
March 26, 2025
PCH Teams Up with SCCG Management, Reportedly Considers Social Casino Gaming
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), an American sweepstakes company, is reportedly looking to expand into the social casino sector. The business, best known for its door-to-door marketing and prize-based games, has now unveiled a partnership with gaming advisory giant SCCG Management. PCH Reportedly Seeks Online Sweepstakes Opportunities SCCG Management describes itself as a “leading advisory firm […]
Sports
March 26, 2025
Insider Betting and Unreported Injury Led to the Suspension of Two UFC Athletes
MMA athlete Jeff Molina has been accused of leveraging inside information to wager on a UFC match in 2022. The fighter was aware of an injury a fellow fighter had sustained and leveraged this information to place a privileged bet. Hearing Revealed Two Players Were Suspended for Violations In November 2022, Darrick Minner faced off […]
Sports
March 26, 2025
2025 Cook Out 400 NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our NASCAR picks won twice in the last three weeks. We hit the odds of 400+ and 350+, and we predict our high-odds bet will win again. But who will it be? Keep reading this 2025 Cook Out 400 preview to find out! 2025 Cook Out 400 Odds Driver Odds Ryan Blaney +425 Kyle Larson […]
Sports
March 26, 2025
2025 Houston Open Golf Odds, Time, and Prediction
With the first major of the golf season approaching, the Houston Open offers players a key chance to gain momentum. Held at Memorial Park Golf Course (7,432 yards, par 70), the stroke play event features a $9.5 million purse. Based on the golf odds, the 2025 Houston Open will be a battle between Scottie Scheffler […]
Lottery
March 26, 2025
Lifelong Humanitarian Wins CA$25M from Ontario Lottery
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has had some exciting news to share after a person decorated as an Officer of the Order of Canada won the lottery’s LOTTO MAX jackpot on Januar 31, 2025, fetching a CA$25-million payday in the process. Charles Coffey of Toronto, as he was presented in his photo-op, and […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Alaska Considers New Online Sports Wagering Legislation
Alaska is preparing to take a bold step toward legalizing online sports betting with House Bill 145 (HB 145). Sponsored by Rep. David Nelson, the proposed legislation seeks to establish a regulated framework for mobile sports wagering, providing the state with a fresh revenue stream, enhancing consumer protection measures, and cracking down on overseas black […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Michigan Intensifies Crackdown Against Black Market Operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has stepped up efforts to shut down illegal offshore gambling sites, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 10 unlicensed websites owned by Belize-based company Apex Dynamics Ltd. This move reinforces the MGCB’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the state-regulated gaming industry and shielding Michigan residents from unscrupulous operators. The Offending […]
Legal
March 25, 2025
Illinois Judge Sentences Casino Queen Robber to 49 Years in Jail
One of the men responsible for a deadly shooting at а casino in Illinois has been sentenced to almost half a century in prison. Local officials were satisfied with the sentence, saying that it shows severe crime will not be tolerated. Robber Trio Struck Casino Queen Back in September 2017, three armed men entered the […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Google and Apple Sued for Allegedly Aiding Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos
Three plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, claiming the tech giants enable illegal online gambling via sweepstakes casino apps. Google and Apple Targeted in Sweepstakes Casinos Lawsuit Julian Bargo, Lamar Prater, and Rebecca Pratt have filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google, citing they allegedly […]