Gambling News - 'North america'
Business
May 10, 2024
GAN Optimizes Operating Expenses in Q1 but Reports Revenue Decrease
The leading North American business-to-business (B2B) technology provider, delivering real money iGaming solutions and leading online betting operator, GAN, released its latest financial results Thursday. The company disclosed details regarding its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 or the three months ended March 31, 2024. The recently released results, pointed to a decrease […]
Sports
May 10, 2024
Tribal Sovereignty Takes Center Stage in California Sports Betting Debate
A panel discussion at the SBC Summit North America brought up the issue of sports betting in California. The emphasis fell on the role of tribal sovereignty in shaping the future of sports betting legalization in the state. Both tribal operators and betting companies participated focusing on various aspects of the contentious topic. From Opposition […]
Sports
May 10, 2024
Manchester United vs. Arsenal 2024 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester United vs. Arsenal could be the game that will decide the outcome of the 2023-24 English Premier League. If the Gunners don’t win on Sunday, May 12, they might lose the title race to Manchester City. That said, they’ve got the motivation to win all three points from their trip to Old Trafford, but […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
Alabama Legislature Fails to Pass Gambling Bills as Session Concludes
May 9 marked the end of the legislative session in the state of Alabama and, consequently, the failure of the highly controversial gambling bills, which the Senate did not pass. Alabama’s Gambling Bills Stalled After House Approval Despite the gambling bills’ successful passage at the Alabama House on April 30, their positive progress was stopped […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
Local Virginia Resident Strikes $1.3M Jackpot at MGM National Harbor
On May 5, the lights of MGM National Harbor shone brighter than ever as a local Virginia resident, who has decided not to disclose his/her identity, grabbed a whopping $1.3 million jackpot payout after playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The fortunate player got a winning royal flush in diamonds, which helped him/her score the largest payouts […]
Industry
May 9, 2024
Hackers behind MGM Attack Launch Cyberattack on Financial Sector
In the second half of last year, two leading betting and gaming operators, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, fell victim to separate cyberattacks. While Caesars was able to resolve the situation rather quickly, the impact on MGM was more severe as it took the company days to resume normal operations. Not unexpectedly, the cybersecurity […]
Casino
May 9, 2024
Internet Casino Gambling in the US Gains Momentum Despite Challenges
Internet casino gambling in the United States has a bright future ahead, according to industry experts and executives, who participated in this year’s SBC Summit North America. Despite a range of obstacles that are currently thwarting its expansion and concerns regarding its impact on brick-and-mortar casinos, the overall sentiment from the industry is positive. Industry […]
Sports
May 9, 2024
NY Fantasy Sports Market Set for Overhaul with Sen. Addabbo’s Bill Proposal
New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. made a bill proposal on May 7, which aims to change the betting market for fantasy sports in New York. Supported by sports celebrities such as former New York Yankees star Tino Martinez and Super Bowl champion David Tyree, the proposal is trying to address regulatory gaps while also […]
Lottery
May 8, 2024
Atlantic Lottery Teams up with IGT for Innovative iLottery Solutions
The leading lottery technology provider, powering most of the world’s largest lotteries across the globe, International Game Technology (IGT), announced it signed a new North American-facing agreement. On Wednesday, the company revealed it joined forces with Atlantic Lottery Corporation, agreeing to deliver its high-performing features and instant games, supercharging the offering of the lottery. Per […]
Lottery
May 8, 2024
Man Wins Almost $1M after Sister Dreams about Him Finding Gold
A North Carolina man’s sister told him that she dreamt about him finding gold. Shortly after, the man proceeded to win almost a million dollars from the lottery. David Atwell, a man from Kannapolis, bought his winning ticket at Jiffy Quik for just a dollar. On April 27, the small investment netted Atwell some $837,187. […]