Gambling News - 'North america'
Sports
May 10, 2023
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Jailton Almeida UFC on ABC 4 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Even though Jairzinho Rozenstruik is a true heavyweight legend, he’s the biggest underdog in a main UFC event since Tai Tuivasa last summer. Are we going to see him lose the same way Tuivasa did? Or maybe “Bigi Boy” will stage an upset and put Jailton Almeida to sleep? To see what we think, just […]
Sports
May 10, 2023
Ontario’s Wagering Ads Cause Community Backlash
A recent Toronto Maple Leafs’ game caused a significant backlash, bombarding fans with constant sports betting promos. Although the region already has substantial restrictions on sportsbook marketing, anti-gambling advocates are calling for a complete ban, similar to Italy or Spain. However, stellar growth during the industry’s first year and the regulator’s historically careful approach means […]
Sports
May 10, 2023
Caesars Prepares to Be the First Sportsbook to Enter Maine
While Maine legalized sports betting at the beginning of May, local regulators are still finalizing the required legal framework. While retail wagering will be available at the state’s two casinos, the online segment remains reserved for its four tribes. With Caesars’ help, they can capitalize on this exclusive advantage, securing a substantial revenue stream. Maine […]
Industry
May 10, 2023
5 Years In, Americans Largely in Favor of Ending PASPA
The overwhelming majority of adult people in the United States have said that they support the end of PASPA, the federal piece of legislation known as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act which made it impossible for individual states to introduce sports betting as a legal and taxable branch of the economy. Americans Embrace […]
Casino
May 10, 2023
Pragmatic Play Grows Content Footprint with Bet365 in Ontario
As a result, Pragmatic Play will provide its array of excellent games with one of the world’s most popular iGaming brands, bet365. The regulated market in Ontario has been a stomping ground for many prominent brands, amongst which bet365 and Pragmatic Play both, which will now further benefit from this tie-up to expand their local […]
Casino
May 9, 2023
Circa Sports Joins Licensed Sportsbook Operators in Illinois
Circa Sports Illinois has received its license to operate in the state, marking a significant milestone in the eagerly awaited launch of legal sports betting in Prairie State. The Nevada-based sportsbook operator obtained its sports wagering management services provider license from the Illinois Gaming Board on April 27 in Chicago, granting it the authority to […]
Industry
May 9, 2023
Legal Sports Betting in the US Nears Its Fifth Anniversary
With sports betting spreading to more and more states, roughly two-thirds of jurisdictions now offer legalized wagering. The industry has provided substantial tax contributions to local governments and forever transformed US sports. However, lingering concerns over addiction and gambling harm continue to pose challenges. The Industry Reaches a Significant Milestone 14 May 2023 will mark […]
Sports
May 9, 2023
Iowa Universities Face Investigations for Sports Wagering Violations
An investigation into sports wagering violations at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University has been launched, with 26 athletes and one employee of the athletic department at Iowa, as well as 15 athletes at Iowa State, suspected of violating The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules. The University of Iowa, in collaboration with […]
Business
May 8, 2023
Tribune Publishing Accepts Bally’s Offer to Leave Freedom Center
Bally’s, a hospitality and gaming giant, has offered a pretty penny to Tribune Publishing to leave the premises as the company is intending to redevelop the area into an entertainment complex that will feature a casino, accommodation, business amenities, and more. The Publishing House Is Moving House The price tag of the upcoming project is […]
Sports
May 8, 2023
Ohio Gambling Hotline Urges Players to “Take Time and Think”
The main issue that Ohio faces today is the influx of not just new gamblers, but also those that seek help because of struggling to cope with their habits – this latter group’s numbers have been raising at a threatening pace, argues the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio which receives calls on the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline. […]