Gambling News - 'North america'
Sports
September 22, 2025
UFC Plans Massive White House Event, with Possible McGregor Comeback
UFC CEO and president Dana White unveiled renderings of next year’s UFC White House event, promising to create a festival-like atmosphere for the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the USA. White Talks About the Upcoming UFC White House Event On September 19, White told Bret Baier on FOX News Channel’s Special Report that his […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Experiences Job Loss Amidst Lower Visitor Numbers
According to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Las Vegas area lost 4,300 jobs between July and August, marking a 0.4% decline. The sharp decrease in employment follows a significant drop in tourism during the summer months. Las Vegas Jobs Dip Amid Slump in Tourism David […]
Business
September 22, 2025
Allwyn Ventures into the DFS Space with PrizePicks Majority Stake Acquisition
Global lottery giant Allwyn International announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in North America-facing daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks. Allwyn to Buy a Majority Stake in PrizePicks In its announcement, Allwyn said that it will purchase a 62.3% stake in PrizePicks for an initial cash consideration […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Bookkeeper Who Stole Near $10M to Gamble Sentenced to Federal Prison
H.Y.A., 58, will have to serve 51 months in a federal prison over her misappropriation of company funds running up to $9.8 million, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said on Thursday. The sentencing comes after prosecutors proved and a court found H.Y.A. guilty of wire fraud and filing a false […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Beloved Little League Treasurer May Have Stolen $165K for Gambling – Dies Suddenly
A man in Connecticut, who was also the treasurer of a Little League Baseball Chapter, is said to have gambled a considerable amount of the money he allegedly embezzled from the organization. Man’s Death Reveals the Embezzlement of $165K The person in question is suspected by police of having embezzled $165,000 from a Little League […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Plan Gains Ground as Manhattan Bids Stumble
Steve Cohen, who owns the Mets, sees his dream of an $8 billion entertainment and casino complex near Citi Field picking up speed. His proposal now stands out as one of the top contenders in New York’s fierce competition for three downstate casino licenses. ‘Metropolitan Park’ Now Leads the Pack After Manhattan Casino Bids Fall […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Looking to Host NFL Super Bowl in 2029
Las Vegas is ready to once again bring the most popular sports event in America, the Super Bowl, back to Sin City. This could happen as early as 2029, according to rumors first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and it follows the previous Super Bowl event in 2024, when the Kansas City Chiefs won […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Roblox Tries to Get Lawsuit Thrown Out Over Alleged Ties to Gambling
Roblox went back to federal court in San Francisco this week. The company asked a judge to throw out claims that it made money from kids gambling with its virtual money Robux. Parents filed a class action lawsuit saying their children could bet Robux on outside websites that worked like casinos. Roblox Denies Profiting from […]
Poker
September 22, 2025
Dallas Social Club Wins Fight to Keep Poker Offering
The former III Forks steakhouse, once a Dallas North Tollways landmark, has been given new life. The North Dallas icon that officially shut five years ago has undergone an impressive $15 million overhaul and is now home to the Champions Social Club, an upscale private club cleverly mixing fine dining with ambitious plans. Bumpy Ride […]
Poker
September 22, 2025
Poker Pro Craig Bergeron Recharged in Detroit Murder Case
The case of poker pro Craig Bergeron has taken a number of twists over the past days, keeping both the legal system and the poker world on the edge of their seats. The 36-year-old Michigan native is facing first-degree murder charges after authorities allege he randomly shot and killed 37-year-old Tommy “Mike” Ireland on the […]