Industry
January 3, 2024
California’s Club One Casino Owner Runs for Congress Following McCarthy’s Exit
A gambling industry veteran is running for a major political position in California. Kyle Kirkland, an influential cardroom businessman, hopes to succeed US Rep. Kevin McCarthy who departed Congress at the end of 2023. McCarthy was removed as House Speaker in October in a move that concluded a 17-year Congress tenure and surprised many people. […]
Industry
December 14, 2023
Damning Gambling Lobbying Could Lead to an MP’s Suspension
Independent British MP Scott Benton is facing a 35-day suspension from Parliament because of a significant gambling-related violation. Earlier this year, the politician was caught red-handed trying to set up a lobbying scheme with fake gambling company representatives. A former Conservative, Benton was removed as a Tory MP in April after an investigation discovered his […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
George Santos Ousted, Accused of Misusing Campaign Funds for Gambling
After two failed votes to expel congressman George Santos, the US House of Representatives on Friday successfully ousted him last week Friday. The 311-114 voting last week made the congressman the first lawmaker in the last two decades to be expelled. The voting came amid allegations against Santos as well as scandals that loomed during […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Anti-Gambling Advocate Garzón Exits Spanish Politics
The ongoing reshuffling in Spanish politics may be good news for the gambling industry as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón, has stepped down. However, the industry shouldn’t get excited yet as his successor’s stance on gambling is still vague. Garzón is a vocal anti-gambling activist who has been an active promoter of regulations […]
Industry
November 20, 2023
Australia’s Gambling Industry Impacts Politics, Report
Gambling is identified as a public health risk in Australia, considering that hundreds of millions are lost to the activity on a monthly basis. The losses to gambling on a yearly basis are in billions, a warning sign that many people are affected by the activity and may suffer from at-risk or problem gambling. Before […]
Casino
November 13, 2023
Marmorato’s Triumph May Impact Bally’s NY Casino Bid
The casino industry is wary of the future of Bally’s Bronx casino project following Kristy Marmorato’s triumph in the Bronx. The Republican, who has previously expressed her opposition to the project, won the Bronx seat at the New York City Council. Marmorato dealt a historic defeat to her opponent, the incumbent District 13 representative Marjorie […]
Industry
November 10, 2023
PredictIt Bettors Impressed by Haley and DeSantis’ Performance at the Debates
PredictIt bettors seem confident in Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis’ positions following Wednesday’s debate. At this point, both of them have a chance to grab the party’s nomination, political bettors believe. One of the highlights of Wednesday’s debate was the heated quarrel between Haley, a former ambassador to the United Nations and Vivek Ramaswamy, the […]
Industry
October 5, 2023
Betfair Bettors Believe Rishi Sunak May Lose 201+ Seats
Betfair, an international betting exchange that offers wagering on politics, said that British bettors believe the Conservatives are losing their momentum. According to statistics, customers believe that the party may lose a whopping 201 seats or more at the next general election. While Betfair customers wouldn’t be necessarily right, they have previously correctly predicted certain […]
Industry
April 25, 2023
Bookies Odds Suggest Tucker Carlson Long Shot for US President
The American conservative political commentator and TV personality, Tucker Carlson, is no longer a part of FOX News Media, the company confirmed Monday. The famous host is one of the most recognizable faces of the network since 2017. FOX News Media unveiled that Carlson’s last program aired on Friday, April 21, 2023. A statement released […]
Sports
April 13, 2023
Over 40 British MPs Support BGC’s Charity Bet Campaign
Over 40 British MPs from both sides of the House have demonstrated their support for the Betting and Gaming Council’s Charity Bet Campaign. To that end, they visited local betting shops to place a BGC Charity Bet on the Grand National race. The BGC said that parliamentary participants include Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison MP, […]
