Industry
November 19, 2025
Bid to Restore Full Betting Deductions Nears Year-End Deadline
Politicians got back to DC this week with many unsettled issues, and a bill about how to tax gambling losses is still at the bottom of the list. The plan, which would bring back full tax write-offs for gambling losses, has support from both parties in the House and Senate. However, it is not moving […]
Business
November 18, 2025
Steve Wynn Shaves Another $10M off Beverly Hills Estate Asking Price
Steve Wynn has once again slashed the price of his gigantic Beverly Hills estate, marking the latest adjustment in his long-running efforts to find a buyer for one of the city’s most high-profile luxury listings. The 80-year-old casino mogul is asking $65 million for the property in Benedict Canyon, which is $10 million less than […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
US Senate Launches Probe into MLB’s Fraud Monitoring Processes Following Scandal
The Major League Baseball ecosystem was shaken by news of a high-profile corruption scandal involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers who are said to have rigged games for years. In light of this shocking revelation, the US Senate has launched a probe into the broader league to determine how the corruption went unnoticed for two years. […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Gaming Reports Strong October Performance
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its official report about the local industry’s performance in October. According to the report, the total gaming revenue has recorded double-digit growth, leading to millions in gambling taxes. Gaming Revenues Increased Across the Board The DGE’s report outlined total gaming revenue of $611.1 million for […]
Lottery
November 18, 2025
NJ Couple Wins $3M from the Lottery Six Months After Winning $1M
Many believe that winning the lottery is something that people can only experience once, if ever. However, one couple from New Jersey has proven those naysayers wrong by winning its second jackpot in six months. Lightning Strikes Twice According to the New Jersey Lottery’s announcement, the anonymous couple won their first big prize on April […]
Casino
November 18, 2025
Washington Casino Robbery Suspect Captured after Cross-County Crime Spree
Federal agents collaborating with local police have brought an end to a two-week spree of casino and bank robberies after apprehending a 32-year-old man from Federal Way who is now implicated in a series of hold-ups that stretched from Tulalip all the way to Shoreline. E.G.B., a Mexican national, is currently being detained at the […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
Florida to Debate New Gambling Bill, Outlawing Sports Bribes, Legalizing DFS
A new bill, HB 189, is due to be debated today, focusing on potentially creating a legal framework for daily fantasy sports and also criminalizing match-fixing in sports. Spearheaded by Rep. Dana Trabulsy, the bill sets out specific language on potential bribery involving sports and athletes and comes in the wake of major scandals that […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
Sports Bettors Blast NBA’s Jimmy Butler for “Costing” Him $3K Parlay
It takes little to trigger sports bettors these days. Sometimes, even a good performance may be too good for a gambler’s liking. Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors forward, became the latest pro athlete to be on the receiving end of a gambler’s frustration this way. Heckler Publishes Video of Himself Complaining to Butler Over […]
Poker
November 18, 2025
Shooting at Wauwatosa Apartment During Poker Game
Police in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, are investigating a shooting that happened during a poker game at an apartment known for illegal gambling. Targeted Shooting Officers were called to the Reserve at Wauwatosa Apartments at 6100 W. State Street around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, after reports of gunfire. According to the Wauwatosa Police Department, a […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
NCAA Player Banned over Sports Gambling Involvement, Opens Up
The NCAA has banned former University of New Orleans guard Dae Dae Hunter over his intentional refusal to play to the fullest of his ability to help secure betting outcomes. While the NCAA has announced the ban itself, Hunter has made full breast of his own guilt in the matter during a media appearance. Commenting […]
