Gambling News - 'North america'
Legal
September 30, 2024
DraftKings Scores Another Victory in Legal Case Against Former Senior VP
The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston has upheld a pivotal ruling that limits former DraftKings executive Michael Hermalyn from performing his full work-related duties at sports betting rival Fanatics. The court denied Hernalyn’s appeal to lift an injunction limiting his role at Fanatics, which he joined after resigning from DraftKings in January […]
Poker
September 30, 2024
California Governor Signs Bill Letting Tribes Challenge Private Card Rooms
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has put his signature on Senate Bill 549 making it law. This new legislation gives Native American tribes the right to take legal action against private card rooms. Political Clash Erupts Over Tribes’ Rights to Challenge California Card Rooms The tribes claim that card rooms are breaking the law by running […]
Sports
September 30, 2024
Pro Bettors Trick Sportsbooks by Acting Like Addicts, Research Reveals
Skilled sports gamblers now use new methods to get around sportsbook restrictions. Some even pretend to have gambling problems. This trick helps them keep higher betting limits and get bonuses meant for big spenders, including people who might have gambling issues. These actions make the already worrying problem of risky gambling even worse in the […]
Sports
September 30, 2024
Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington UFC 307 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The UFC pay-per-view event at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center features a number of interesting matchups, including two championship fights. However, it’s a UFC 307 preliminary fight that we’re going to focus on in this betting preview. The fight in question is Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington. This UFC 307 prelim is interesting for several […]
Industry
September 27, 2024
New AGA Research Highlights Surge in Responsible Gaming Investments
Recent research from the American Gaming Association (AGA) has found that the gaming industry is investing significantly more in responsible gaming than ever, reaching $471.8 million spent annually, a 72% increase from approximately $275 million in 2017. This new data, compiled by a leading international accounting firm, underlines the growing financial commitment of the industry […]
Legal
September 27, 2024
Court Sides with Light & Wonder in Copyright Case Against Zero Gravity
Light & Wonder has won a reprieve in its legal tribulations, which have involved an ever-growing list of companies, including Aristocrat Technologies and Evolution. Light & Wonder wins legal battle against copycat game maker After losing a ruling over its Dragon Train game franchise in the United States against Aristocrat, Light & Wonder has now […]
Industry
September 27, 2024
DraftKings Settles SEC Charges Over Selective Information Sharing
DraftKings has settled with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $200,000 after facing charges about the selective sharing of private information through CEO Jason Robins’ social media accounts. DraftKings’ CEO Posts Spark SEC Concerns Over Unequal Investor Information The problem came from posts on Robins’ personal X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn profiles, which […]
Sports
September 27, 2024
UNLV Rejects Circa’s $100,000 Offer to Retain Quarterback Sluka
UNLV recently turned down an offer from Circa Resort & Casino to pay $100,000 to keep quarterback Matthew Sluka on the team after he announced his decision to redshirt the rest of the 2024 season. Quarterback Matthew Sluka Leaves UNLV Amid NIL Dispute Sluka, who transferred to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas from Holy Cross, […]
Legal
September 26, 2024
Muscogee Creek Nation Says Wind Creek Casino Is Built on Sacred Burial Ground
The Muscogee Creek Nation continues its legal battle against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, alleging that the latter desecrated a burial ground by building a casino on top of it. Once known as Oce Vpofv (Hickory Ground), the location of the casino bears a historical significance to the former tribal nation. The Two Tribes […]
Legal
September 26, 2024
Police Arrest Beloved Sheriff for Drunk Driving Near Casino
A beloved Massachusetts sheriff has found himself in trouble after driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested outside a local casino and charged on Monday. While the man admitted he was guilty, he received overwhelming support from the local community. Sheriff Cocchi Was Arrested for Drunk Driving Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi is […]