Gambling News - 'North america'
Sports
August 14, 2024
Caesars Virginia Is Looking for 650 Workers to Join the Danville Casino
The casino, which is due to open by the end of the year, is being built at the Dan River Inc’s textile campus’ former grounds, and a temporary pavilion has already been launched under the Caesars Virginia brand. Caesars Virginia Is Looking for 650 Workers Right Now The temporary location is currently staffing 430 team […]
Blockchain
August 13, 2024
B.C. Crypto Trading Firm Accused of Defrauding Customers of $13M
The B.C. Securities Commission, the independent provincial government agency that oversees investment markets that benefit the public, released details regarding a probe into a B.C.-based crypto trading platform. The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) panel alleged that ezBtc, a platform incorporated by then-B.C. resident, David Smillie, was responsible for diverting approximately CA$13 million of customer assets […]
Casino
August 13, 2024
Labor Unions Back Ambitious Times Square Casino Project
A proposal to establish a casino hotel in Times Square has recently gained the backing of 17 labor unions, marking a significant step forward for the ambitious project. Union Support Fuels Ambitious Plan by Caesars, SL Green, and Roc Nation to Reinvigorate Times Square This development comes as a major boost for the plan, which […]
Sports
August 13, 2024
Nebraska Voters Could Decide the Future of Online Betting
The Cornhusker State was among the first to move boldly and legalize land-based sports gambling in May 2021, but it has mostly balked at the idea of expanding the activity, choosing instead to limit the activity to the Grand Island Casino Resort and Harrah’s Columbus. Bringing Online Betting to Nebraska at Long Last So, what’s […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Kevin O’Leary Thinks Bettors Are Better Than Pollsters in Predicting Elections
Kevin O’Leary, an entrepreneur and businessman, who is not a betting man himself, has suggested that pollsters may be only the second best service to figure out the outcome of elections. O’Leary Says Nevada Bettors Get It Right – But What Bettors? In a recent televised appearance on Fox News, a media network and channel, […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Biden Nominates Patrice H. Kunesh National Indian Gaming Commission Chairwoman
President Joe Biden has now made another move towards strengthening ties with tribal gaming by nominating Patrice H. Kunesh as chairwoman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, a White House press statement confirmed. Experienced Tribal Gaming Veteran Steps at NIGC H. Kunesh has extensive experience in participating in tribal, state, and federal affairs, making her […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Florida Lottery Ticket Worth $20.5M Still Unclaimed
According to the Florida Lottery, there has been no attempt to retrieve a lottery ticket worth $20.5 million from a ticket sold earlier in August. The purchase was made at a Murphy USA gas station in Kissimmee with the anonymous player scooping up rewards along the way. Winning Big in Florida Lotto, But Only 180 […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Ontario Could Allow Online Gamblers to Play with Non-Canadians
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford and his government are looking for a precedent-setting ruling in court on whether the province’s online gaming platforms could enable residents to engage in play with international gamblers. The recent legal move, initiated by an order-in-council from Ford’s cabinet, is part of a case set to be heard in a Toronto […]
Casino
August 12, 2024
Harris-Walz Presidential Ticket Wins Sympathies from Tribal Gaming Leaders
From Trump’s passionate rallies in Nevada about exempting tips from tax to the Republican nominee for the US Presidency receiving ample donations from Las Vegas Sands’ owner, Meriam, and her late husband Sheldon Adelson, gambling companies have not been indifferent to arguably the most important election race in the free world. Tribal Leaders See a […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Kindbridge Confirms Gambling Addiction Treatment Improves Mental Health
According to the research unit, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, people who undergo treatment for gambling addiction exhibit signs of improved mental health, giving further credence to the claim that problem gambling treatment and interventions are effective, even if there is some percentage of relapses and unsuccessful treatment with certain individuals. Treating Gambling Addiction Has Immediate Mental […]