Gambling News - 'North america'
Sports
September 9, 2025
DraftKings CEO: Sportsbooks Have the Upper Hand Over Prediction Markets
The NFL season’s start has led to DraftKings seeing record-breaking betting activity. CEO Jason Robins talked about the company’s progress and its stance on the growing trend of prediction markets. At the Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference last week, Robins said prediction markets might gain a foothold in states where sports betting is […]
Casino
September 9, 2025
California Tribes Fight Bill Targeting Sweepstakes Gaming
Four Northern California tribes have increased their resistance to Assembly Bill 831. They organized a protest at the State Capitol on September 8 and cautioned lawmakers that the bill could widen economic gaps among tribal nations. Small Tribes Argue That Sweepstakes Ban Could Halt Essential Income Sources The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Kalshi’s NFL Debut Reveals Pricing Disadvantage Against Sportsbooks
Prediction-market operator Kalshi entered the NFL season with promises of sharper pricing, thanks to its novel exchange-based model. However, recent data from Citizens JMP Securities suggests that retail bettors may not be enjoying the price advantage they expected when signing up with the platform. Even so, Kalshi’s other features may be enough to win over […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
AbsoluteBet Corp Secures License in Ontario, Launches to Follow
AbsoluteBet Corp. has secured a license in Ontario, having gained a permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and will now be looking to introduce province-focused brands and websites. AbsoluteBet Positions Itself for the Full Ontario Gaming Market Focus The latest license comes at a time of sustained interest in the market, […]
Sports
September 8, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs 2025 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Philadelphia Eagles started the 2025 season with a win over the Dallas Cowboys, but it was a close one. Despite entering the game as 7-point favorites, they managed to win by just four. Now, they’re facing a much, much tougher opponent – an opponent that wants revenge. Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs Week […]
Sports
September 8, 2025
2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
Chase Briscoe has been in the spotlight since the start of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, winning the first race of the postseason and finishing second (as we correctly predicted) last weekend. He now wants to do well in the Bristol Night Race, an event he hasn’t won before. You know who’s won it […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Court Delays Ruling on Control of 1-800-GAMBLER Line
The future of who controls the national gambling helpline remains unresolved after a New Jersey court pushed back its decision once again. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) confirmed Friday that the ruling, which was already delayed once, is now scheduled for September 22. The CCGNJ VS NCPG Battle The legal battle […]
Casino
September 8, 2025
Las Vegas to Inject $3.65M in NBA Cup and College Football
Las Vegas is reiterating its leading position as a premier sports destination, with tourism leaders giving the green light to millions in funding to bring major events to the city. Namely, the official destination marketing organization that promotes “tourism, conventions, meetings and special events” in Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Leisure and Hospitality Jobs Grow by 28,000 in August
As Las Vegas copes with falling tourist numbers, leisure and hospitality payrolls rose by 28,000 jobs in August, with more than 17 million employed in the sector as of now. More specifically, food services and drinking places saw their workforce grow by 11,000 people during the month, hitting an all-time high of 12.37 million. Amusements, […]
Lottery
September 8, 2025
Pair of Powerball Winners to Split $1.8B Jackpot
After 40-plus draws of relative Powerball jackpot dryness, a pair of tickets – one from Missouri and one from Texas – have claimed the eye-watering amount, minting at least two new millionaires in the process. Pair of Tickets to Share Spoils of Latest Powerball Jackpot The Powerball jackpot had reached nearly $1.8 billion, or $1.787 […]