Industry
September 10, 2025
Publishers Clearing House Winner Might Lose Home Despite $5K Weekly Prize
John Wyllie, a recipient of the Publishers Clearing House (PCH) “$5,000 A Week Forever” prize, has stepped forward, revealing to the media that his supposedly lifelong guaranteed payments have also come to an unexpected end following PCH’s bankruptcy and subsequent purchase by another company. Publishers Clearing House Winner Speaks Out In 2012, John Wyllie was […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
VCU Professor Talks About the Rise of Problem Gambling in Virginia
Carolyn E. Hawley, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at VCU’s College of Health Professions, has gained a deep understanding of the risks linked to gambling through a variety of community-focused research initiatives and shared recent findings on the subject. Hawley Says Problem Gambling Can Be Hard to Identify […]
Sports
September 10, 2025
Newcastle vs. Barcelona Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
There have been only four Newcastle vs. Barcelona games in history, with Barca winning three of those. The only time the Magpies won was back in 1997 when legendary striker Faustino Asprilla scored a hat-trick. The big question is whether Newcastle have an Asprilla-like player in 2025, who could outscore Barca. Well, that’s what we’re […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Tribe Wants to Protect the Identity of Individuals Affected by a Data Breach
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has confirmed that it will take care of the potential fallout of a cyberattack that affected patrons and guests of its casinos. During a February attack, the tribe reported that five of its Kewadin Casinos on the Upper Peninsula had to shut down on February 11. Casino […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
California’s Onslaught Against Sweepstakes Secures Win in Senate, Assembly Next
California’s Senate has unanimously backed AB 831, a piece of legislation that seeks to outlaw sweepstakes social casinos in the state, arguing that they constitute a form of illegal gambling. The debate about the issue has split the nation and tribal operators, with some siding with the business model and arguing that it is necessary […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
71-Year-Old Casino Patron Assaulted Outside Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, NY
A man was visiting the Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, New York, when he struck a big payday. The 71-year-old winner was thrilled with the undisclosed amount, which he scored on Saturday, September 6, and was about to go home and celebrate, when, upon leaving the property, another man was waiting for him. Perpetrator […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Harrah’s SoCal Unveils $13M “Reimagined High Limit Room”
Harrah’s Resort Southern California and the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians (Rincon Tribe) have announced their plans to completely change the face of the property’s High Limit Room with a $13.1 million renovation. The big reveal is scheduled for June 2026. The redesigned space promises an elevated gaming experience, mixing privacy, sophistication, and luxury for […]
Poker
September 10, 2025
Texas Supreme Court Turns Away Case Letting Dallas Poker Rooms Stay Open
Texas poker rooms in Dallas can keep running after the Texas Supreme Court chose not to hear the city’s appeal. This decision means card clubs like Texas Card House can continue their operations. Poker Club Licenses Remain Valid After City’s Legal Case Fails Late last week, the state’s top civil court decided against reviewing the […]
Business
September 10, 2025
Jefferies, Confident About DraftKings Amid In-Play Betting Surge
DraftKings looks ready to take advantage of one of the fastest-growing trends in online sports betting, namely, in-play and proposition wagers. At least, that’s the latest assessment from Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz, who, in a September 9 investor note, pointed to “strengthening trends around in-play betting” as a key driver for the operator. […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
Dina Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Blocked by Rules Committee
Congresswoman Dina Titus from Nevada faced another obstacle in her push to change a debated gambling tax law. On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee chose not to include her Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act, also known as the FAIR Bet Act, as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. […]
