Gambling News - 'North america'
Sports
October 9, 2025
NCAA Open to Student-Athletes Being Able to Wager on Pro Sports
The NCAA has been debating whether to allow student-athletes to be able to wager on professional sports. The NCAA sees no reason for student-athletes to be prohibited from placing a flutter on their favorite pro sports, and any restrictions around this may soon be dropped at long last. The NCAA is Theoretically OK with Student-Athletes […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Casino Tribes’ Donations Put Spotlight on Bonta’s Fantasy Sports Crackdown
People are taking a closer look at California Attorney General Rob Bonta after he got over $100,000 in campaign money from Native American tribes that run casinos. This happened just a few months before his office said daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests broke the law in California. California Tribes Back Bonta as He Labels Fantasy […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Eklutna Tribe Stops Birchwood Casino Expansion Due to Federal Policy Change
The Native Village of Eklutna has suspended construction of a major tribal casino north of Anchorage. This decision comes after the Trump administration canceled a federal legal opinion that had expanded tribal control over Alaska Native allotments. Tribe Seeks Answers on Rights Before Resuming Birchwood Casino Construction The tribe had started to clear land to […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Lucky Person to Soon Spend Weekend at Vegas Hotel “Hunting Ghosts”
Recently, Casino.org began a promotion to choose a participant to go “ghost hunting” at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino. The advertisement has presented a plethora of rumors for the one participating to investigate. An application for the event can be found alongside the advertisement, through which the participant will be selected. The chosen participant […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Three Women Speak Against Rapper in Recent Sexual Assault Case in Las Vegas
Bay Area rapper Sky Nathan Branklyn, known professionally as “Sky Balla,” has been charged with two counts of sexual assault at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, causing substantial bodily harm. According to court records, two other women testified that their encounters with the rapper unexpectedly turned violent when he allegedly sexually assaulted them. Woman […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Man Steals $450K to Fuel Gambling, Faces up to Six Years in Prison
James Hoffman, 42, of Depew, has entered a plea agreement, admitting to having stolen close to $450,000 ($446,118.42) from a volunteer fire company to fuel his gambling addiction, as well as make personal purchases. The development was announced by New York’s Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, who said that Hoffman has acknowledged his fault […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Bellagio Hit with Lawsuit by Man Who Was Assaulted over Slot Jackpot
Hitting a jackpot win at a casino is a dream come true for many people, or at least a way to lift their mood and enjoy themselves. Yet, imagine if you were assaulted shortly after the win – this could definitely dampen your spirits. Trio Seeks to Claim Another Player’s Jackpot This is what happened […]
Sports
October 8, 2025
Kalshi Sues Ohio Regulators Over Limits on Prediction Market Activities
Kalshi, an online prediction market, has taken legal action in a federal court against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the state Attorney General. The lawsuit claims that Ohio authorities have overstepped their authority by restricting Kalshi’s ability to sell “event contracts” connected to sports results. Ohio’s Crackdown on Kalshi Sparks Federal Lawsuit Over State […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
SC Video Poker Kingpin to Pay $1M to Federal Government
US District Judge Sherri Lydon has sentenced 68-year-old F.M. to six months in prison for running an illegal gambling operation in a suburb of South Carolina’s capital. Along with the prison term, M. agreed to forfeit $1 million as part of the case. Undercover Work Federal prosecutors described M., a well-known businessman in Lexington County, […]
Industry
October 8, 2025
Aristocrat Moves Ahead with Awager Purchase to Expand Online Presence
Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced plans to buy Awager Ltd., a leading company in live slot streaming. The deal made with funds overseen by Oaktree Capital Management keeps the price under wraps and will close after getting regulatory approvals. Awager’s Live Slot Streaming Expertise Catches the Attention of Aristocrat Awager runs its business from Israel and […]