Casino
January 3, 2025
Florida Police Busts Another Illegal Gambling Operation
Florida has continued to crack down on illegal gambling, and although authorities have been vigilant, sprawling operations have continued to abound. One such illegal gambling ring was busted by a police officer recently just outside Orlando. Illegal Gambling Crackdowns Continue in Florida Officers descended on the location under the Lake County Sheriff’s Office operation that […]
Casino
January 3, 2025
Texas Sports Betting Advocates Gear Up for 2025 Legislative Session
Lawmakers in Texas are preparing for the 2025 session, and efforts to make sports betting legal are picking up steam. Texas Sports Betting Alliance Urges Action on Illegal Wagers, Eyes $360M in Taxes Groups like the Texas Sports Betting Alliance are putting more pressure on politicians to control the industry. They point out the possible […]
Casino
January 2, 2025
Coquille Tribe One Step Closer to Medford Casino Despite Rising Backlash
The Biden administration has found itself at the center of a political firestorm following its approval of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Coquille Tribe’s long-contested plan to establish an off-reservation casino in Medford, Oregon. Several Native American tribes, along with local politicians and community leaders, have staunchly opposed the proposal, citing threats […]
Legal
January 2, 2025
Armed Robbers Steal Gambling Machine from Smoke Shop
A group of robbers has stolen a gambling machine from a smoke shop in Bakersfield, California. One of the suspects was successfully identified and has since been arrested. One Man Was Arrested The robbery occurred on December 3 at Discount Shack & Tobacco, a non-stop tobacco shop in the city. According to court filing, four […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Prediction Markets Put on Notice Not to Accept Contracts on Crimes
Kalshi, one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking platforms that fought and won a legal battle to allow future contracts on the outcome of the United States presidential election, was put on notice by the federal government, and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to not offer markets that breach regulatory statures. Regulated by […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Washington Post Editorial Questions the Wisdom of Sports Betting Legalization
Enjoying tens of millions of readers, The Washington Post’s editorial addresses have long been considered some of the most influential in the United States. Now, the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper has aimed at one of the hottest issues of the day – the mass legalization of sports gambling in the country. Is Sports Betting Legalization a […]
Sports
January 2, 2025
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions Week 18 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
The No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card round, earns the right to host all of its Playoff games (except the Super Bowl), and gets to face the lowest seed from the conference in the first round. So, which team will win the No. 1 seed in the National Football Conference – Minnesota Vikings or […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
North Carolina Court of Appeals Rules Against Skill Game Manufacturer
North Carolina is one of many states to have raised issues with sweepstakes and skill-based games, with the state’s Court of Appeals voting on Tuesday, December 31, in favor of closing down venues that operate sweepstakes kiosks in Robeson County specifically and affecting No Limit Games, a manufacturer. North Carolina’s Court Finds Skill-slash-Sweepstake Games to […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Comedian Cancels Performance to Show Solidarity with Virgin Hotels’ Embattled Workers
Famous comedian Steve Hofstetter, 45, has decided not to show up at his scheduled performance at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. His decision aims to highlight his support for the striking workers of the casino property. The January 4 Performance Has Been Canceled Virgin Hotels Las Vegas’ workers have been striking for some time amid the […]
Casino
January 2, 2025
Bally’s Chicago Opens Investment to Women and Minority Investors
Bally’s Chicago has rolled out an investment program to boost diversity and inclusion in its $1.7 billion casino and resort project, which is now being built in River West. The company is offering investors a chance to buy a 25% stake in the project, but this opportunity is open to women and minority investors. Bally’s […]
