Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
June 30, 2025
Man Admits to Laundering Cocaine Money Through Casinos
A Pensacola man has pleaded guilty to various charges, the US Attorney’s Office announced on June 27, naming Rayvaughn Andrews as the person behind a cocaine trafficking scheme that saw the ill-gotten money from drug sales be laundered through casinos. Andrews Faces Life Imprisonment for His Actions Andrews has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy […]
Esports
June 30, 2025
Esports May Be Coming to Pennsylvania as Lawmakers Make Another Push
Esports are gaining momentum in the United States and worldwide. As Riot Games, the world’s largest publisher of competitive games, including Teamfight Tactics, Valorant, and League of Legends, announced that it will allow official professional teams to sign sponsorship deals with gambling companies, so are lawmakers trying to not fall behind. Esports Betting Back on […]
Casino
June 27, 2025
AGCO Levies CAD 350K in Penalties Against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it has levied a monetary penalty against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto due to violations of the province’s gambling regulations. The authority noted that the penalty was related to a party that took place in September 2024. Unplanned After-Party Gone Wrong The AGCO clarified that […]
Industry
June 27, 2025
Las Vegas Sphere Bashed for Charging $170 for Pizza
Concert goers at the iconic Sphere entertainment venue in Las Vegas have been shocked to learn that a single pizza can cost upwards of $170, prompting a wave of complaints online. The Sphere Charges High Prices for Food and Drinks A Las Vegas news publication recently shared images of what seems to be some menu […]
Casino
June 27, 2025
MGM Yonkers Files $2.3B New York Casino License Bid
MGM Resorts has officially entered the race for one of New York’s three downstate casino licenses. The company pitched a $2.3 billion proposal to expand its Empire City Casino into a full-fledged resort with table games, live dealers, and an impressive array of amenities. The project, officially pitched by MGM Yonkers Inc., the operator’s local […]
Industry
June 27, 2025
Macquarie: Online Gaming and Betting Stocks to Flourish Despite the Headwinds
iGaming stocks are rising incredibly fast, with many experiencing much faster growth than some of America’s top stocks. According to analysts, this rise is poised to continue despite certain regulatory headwinds in the US. Online Gaming Stocks on the Rise According to Chad Benyon, an analyst for Macquarie Equity Research, iGaming stocks are rising roughly […]
Sports
June 27, 2025
Manchester City vs. Al Hilal 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester City currently sits at the top of the 2025 Club World Cup favorites list, which is no surprise given that Pep Guardiola’s men are 3-0-0 with a 13:2 score difference. After winning Group G, they’re now locking horns with the Group H runner-up, Al Hilal. The CWC odds are heavily in favor of Man […]
Sports
June 27, 2025
Real Madrid vs. Juventus 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Real Madrid won Group H after going 2-1-1 with a score difference of 7:2. They played a draw with Al Hilal in the first round, then went on to beat Pachuca and Salzburg. Now, they get to play against the runner-up in Group G, Juventus. The reason why Juve finished second is that they lost […]
Sports
June 27, 2025
Prediction Market Kalshi’s Value Hits $2B After Major Funding Round
Kalshi, a prediction market platform based in New York, has pulled in $185 million in a fresh Series C funding round, pushing its worth up to $2 billion. This cash injection stands as a big step for the company as it aims to become a key player in the world of financial and event betting. […]
Casino
June 27, 2025
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill Cutting Slot Machine Requirements for Casinos
The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill to boost regional casinos and adapt to changes in the gaming world. Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) introduced the legislation, which aims to cut the required number of slot machines for Category 1 and Category 2 casinos from 1,500 to 1,000. New Legislation Aims to Help Pennsylvania Casinos Adapt […]