Industry
November 25, 2025
Florida AG Calls for the Criminalization of Illegal Gambling
Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has called on lawmakers to step up and act tougher against illegal gambling, which is currently a misdemeanor under state law. Rather, argues AG Uthmeier, it should be sanctioned as a criminal activity, in a bid to send the “right message” to individuals who are involved in such illicit activities. […]
Sports
November 25, 2025
DraftKings Is All Systems Go in Missouri Come December 1
DraftKings has announced plans to launch its mobile sportsbook in Missouri on Monday, December 2025, getting an early start, and with interested players already able to use the dedicated local website to sign up. Missouri Becomes DraftKings’ Latest Frontier with Launch Date Confirmed DraftKings is also offering new customers up to $300 in bonus bets […]
Sports
November 25, 2025
Ohio’s Governor Regrets Ever Signing Sports Betting into Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has generally been an outspoken critic of gambling activities in the state, often positioning himself with the hawks who have called for tougher regulation. Now, the governor has expressed regret over allowing sports betting to take off in the first place. Ohio’s Sports Gambling Business Is Rotten, Thinks Governor In December […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
Defendant in Gambling Case Accuses Ex-Wife of Former Osceola Sheriff of Collusion
Evidence has been brought forward that could connect the ex-wife of Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, Robin Severance-Lopez, to the ongoing case against the former sheriff. Lopez, along with two alleged accomplices, has been arrested on suspicion of running an illegal gambling ring across three counties. After the arrest of the former sheriff, Severence-Lopez […]
Legal
November 24, 2025
Osceola County Gambling Case Expands as New Allegations Surface
The illegal gambling investigation that resulted in criminal proceedings against Osceola County (Florida) Sheriff Marcos Lopez has taken another turn, with new court filings drawing his estranged wife deeper into the probe. Documents released this week reveal that prosecutors plan to call Eclipse Social Club owner Krishna Deokaran, another individual implicated in the case, to […]
Lottery
November 24, 2025
Mega Millions Drawing Crowns No Big Winner
Mega Millions seems to be experiencing a lull following the awarding of the $980 million jackpot earlier this month. As the latest drawing failed to elect a winner, the new prize pool has continued to grow in size. A Somewhat Uneventful Drawing The Friday Mega Millions drawing was rather uneventful, with no big winners of […]
Sports
November 24, 2025
NCAA Forbids Players and Department Staff to Bet on Pro Sports
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has forbidden athletes and athletic department staff from betting on professional sports. The news comes after the NCAA voted on Friday to overturn a rule change that would have allowed those bets. NCAA Implements New Rules The rule change permitting gambling on professional sports was scheduled to take effect Nov. […]
Sports
November 24, 2025
NCAA Athlete Gets Permanently Banned After Evidence of Betting Against Team Surfaces
Hysier Miller, an ex-Temple University basketball player, has been banned by the NCAA after evidence surfaced that he had wagered against his own team to lose on several occasions. While most athletes have been accused of simply placing a bet on prohibited events, there have been few to go so far as to gamble against […]
Sports
November 24, 2025
Preliminary Deal Discussions Surface Ahead of Key Hearings in NBA Cases
Federal prosecutors claim the wide-ranging gambling probes involving current and former NBA figures are gaining steam. New court papers reveal several defendants are thinking about plea deals that could prevent long trials. Prosecutors Signal Progress as Dual Gambling Cases Draw 31 Defendants The two cases, one looking into alleged rigging of high-stakes poker games and […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Nevada Panel Upholds Toughest Sanctions in Doping Case Involving Four Horses
The Nevada Gaming Commission has backed a tough penalty against horse trainer Ricardo Castillo Jr., ending his hopes to reduce a decision that will keep him out of the sport for over ten years. State Regulators Stand Firm on $100K Fine and 15-Year Ban for Trainer All commissioners voted to keep a $100,000 fine and […]
