Gambling News - 'North america'
Sports
June 19, 2023
Study Unveils Trends in Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports in North America
Legal sports wagering and fantasy sports participation in North America has experienced significant growth, according to a study conducted by the Angus Reid Group for the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA). Study Reveals Decrease in Fantasy Players and Sports Bettors Crossover The study also highlighted a decrease in the crossover between fantasy players and […]
Sports
June 19, 2023
Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria UFC on ABC 5 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Ilia Topuria is 13-0 in his professional career as an MMA fighter, but his superb run may come to an end on June 24. It’s because he’s locking horns with one of the best featherweights on the planet, Josh Emmet who’s 18-3 overall. Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria Odds Moneyline Odds Josh Emmett -340 Ilia […]
Sports
June 19, 2023
New Bill Threatens to Double Ohio’s Sports Betting Tax
The proposed increase was part of a new omnibus budget bill. Although the Senate approved the legislation without mentioning the sharp increase, House representatives will likely question the measure’s inclusion. The state’s sports betting sector has experienced a sharp decline since January’s spectacular results, raising concerns regarding the industry’s long-term sustainability. Such a Raise Will […]
Casino
June 19, 2023
Developer Defends Controversial Coney Island Casino Project
The company estimates its casino resort would bring approximately 4,000 jobs to the area along with other economic benefits. However, many locals have rallied against the project, concerned about the social costs inherent in a high-profile gambling venue. Such ongoing controversy may affect the planned casino’s chances of obtaining one of the limited New York […]
Industry
June 16, 2023
Canada: 15 Seniors on a Trip to Casino Die in a Crash
A recent road accident has taken the lives of 15 people near Carberry, a small city located about 100 miles away from Winnipeg, the capital and the biggest city of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Rob Hill, the Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) commanding officer, confirmed that an investigation into the crash has started […]
Lottery
June 16, 2023
Arizona Lottery Launches Lucky Lounge Sweepstakes Platform
The Lucky Lounge platform is now going to introduce players in the state to all sorts of exciting games to enjoy. To participate, there is no need to use real money, as the sweepstakes entries are usually free, and players can even earn tokens and win cash prizes all the same. Presently, Lucky Lounge comes […]
Industry
June 15, 2023
AGA’s Latest Report Reveals US Gambling Revenues Remain on the Rise
AGA’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker highlighted impressive gross gaming revenue (GGR) in April, marking the 8th month in a row the result exceeded $5 billion. Although revenues failed to match last month’s performance, the industry still grew year-over-year, indicating the dip primarily resulted from seasonal trends. April Showed Growth across Most Verticals The American Gaming […]
Sports
June 15, 2023
Nashville vs. St Louis City 2023 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Nashville SC vs. St Louis City is one of the most exciting duels of the next round of the 2023 MLS. It’s because both teams are incredibly good in the attacking department. St Louis City is the highest-scoring team in the league right now, while Nashville’s striker Hany Mukhtar is the current MLS Golden Boot […]
Sports
June 15, 2023
North Carolina Passes Sports Gambling into Law, Expects Launch in 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill that was approved by the state’s legislators on Wednesday, essentially paving the way for sports gambling in North Carolina, a state with 10.50 million people living in it. Moving forward, the state will proceed with the setup of its regulated gambling industry, which should take place in the first […]
Sports
June 15, 2023
Critics Slam NFL Policy as Star Player’s $8 Million Loss Comes to Light
In a shocking revelation that has once again brought the NFL’s gambling policy into the spotlight, an unnamed star player reportedly lost a staggering $8 million from gambling on sports in 2022. Critics Accuse NFL of Enabling Player Gambling for Sportsbook Profit The NFL maintains strict control over its gambling policy, with no involvement from […]