Business
August 6, 2024
PrizePicks Designates Ex-Blizzard Prez Mike Ybarra as CEO
PrizePicks, North America’s largest daily fantasy sports operator, has reinforced its leadership team with a new C-suite appointment. As announced by the company, Mike Ybarra, former president of the video gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment, has joined its ranks as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Ybarra to Head the Next Phase of PrizePicks Growth In his […]
Sports
August 6, 2024
Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC 2024 Leagues Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Inter Miami has won every single game against Toronto FC that took place in Florida. Can the Herons prolong their winning run by beating the in-form Reds on August 8? The 2024 Leagues Cup odds suggest so, but the boys from Canada have no intention of surrendering without a fight. Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC […]
Sports
August 5, 2024
Manchester United vs. Manchester City 2024 Community Shield Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester United vs. Manchester City is the matchup of the 2024 Community Shield, in which the winner of the FA Cup (Man Utd) locks horns with the winner of the Premier League (Man City). So, who’s going to win the Community Shield on August 10? Let’s find out! Manchester United vs. Manchester City Community Shield […]
Lottery
August 2, 2024
South Carolina Woman Wins $300K Days After Losing Her Job
A very lucky Lowcountry woman from South Carolina has won $300,000 from the South Carolina Education Lottery. What makes her win so special, however, is the fact that it came a few days after the winner had lost her job. The woman told lottery officials that she had bought only a single lottery ticket. Describing […]
Industry
August 2, 2024
Online Gamblers Urged to Change Passwords After PlayNow Incident
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the operator of PlayNow, the only safe and secure online gambling operator in British Columbia, Canada, encouraged all players of the platform to update their account passwords following a recent “incident.” The announcement came Thursday, August 1, 2024, but the BCLC noted that a suspicious high-volume traffic activity on […]
Casino
August 1, 2024
Nevada’s Gaming Revenue Hits $1.28B in June as Las Vegas Leads the Way
Nevada’s gaming industry ended the first half of 2024 on a high note, particularly in Las Vegas, while northern regions faced challenges. The state saw $1.28 billion in gaming revenue in June, a 3.2% increase from June 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Las Vegas Strip Resilient with 4.2% Revenue Increase Casinos serving […]
Business
August 1, 2024
Phil Hellmuth Divests RSI Shares Amid Affiliate Program Controversy
Phil Hellmuth, a celebrated figure in the poker world, recently announced that he has sold his entire stake in Rush Street Interactive (RSI). This decision comes on the heels of the company’s controversial move to discontinue its affiliate program across multiple states, a move that has stirred discontent within the gaming community. Phil Hellmuth Sells […]
Business
July 31, 2024
WynnBet Exits New York, Downstate Casino Hopes Remain
WynnBet, one of the pioneers in the New York online sports betting market, will no longer be taking bets, heralding the coming of ESPN Bet to the Empire State. Wynn Is Winding Down Its Online Presence The Wynn-owned sportsbook stopped taking bets on Monday, putting an end to over two years of operation. New York […]
Industry
July 31, 2024
Wisconsin Man Wins $4.3M Megabucks Lottery Jackpot
This is the 30-year lesson one player, Richard Kiesner, may share with other lottery hopefuls. Playing the Megabucks lottery, the Wisconsin resident managed to hit the $4.3 million – the largest jackpot to date – on July 17. Kiesner, whose name was shared by the lottery because of state laws, scooped the winning ticket at […]
Sports
July 31, 2024
Bovada Faces Bans in Connecticut and Washington D.C.
The US online gaming scene has seen a big change. Bovada, a well-known offshore betting site, cannot operate in Connecticut and Washington D.C. anymore. This ban is part of a larger push to crack down on unlicensed gambling websites in the US. Connecticut and D.C. Block Bovada, Joining Broader State-Level Crackdown Connecticut’s Department of Consumer […]
