Gambling News - 'North america'
Lottery
August 8, 2024
Woman Wins $540K from Multi-Match Jackpot
The Frederick County resident was immediately surprised by the discovery, realizing that she had won $540,000 from the Multi-Match game, turning her $2 ticket into a potentially life-altering amount. Lottery Routine Turns into Six-Figure Win for One Maryland Resident Barnwell has been a consistent lottery player over the years, scooping up multiple of these Multi-Match […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
Soboba Casino Resort Launches Social Sports Wagering Offer
The Soboba Sports solution has been launched as a part of a joint effort with Sparket, a company that describes itself as a “social network,” which will seek to help the operator reach audiences across the state and offer them for-fun and free-to-play sports betting experiences. Mostly, however, the new parimutuel betting platform is designed […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
Venetian Owners Set for $550M Dividend Distribution
The owners of the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip are poised to take a substantial $550 million distribution, following a green light from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. This move, set to benefit private owner Apollo Global Management and its investors, now awaits final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, which will meet later […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
Suspect in $750K Casino Cage Scam Arrested One Year On
One such incident took place on June 8, 2023, when an employee at the Sam’s Town cashier cage handed over $750,000 to an unknown party. A suspect may have finally been arrested, however, with one R.B., 36, remanded in custody over the weekend by the Las Vegas Metro police. A bail of $30,000 has been […]
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 […]