Sports
June 11, 2025
NCAA Sees Less Betting-Related Abuse During 2025 March Madness
The NCAA has shared results from its 2025 March Madness tracking effort showing a big drop in online harassment linked to sports betting. The report indicates that abuse stemming from wagering activity decreased by 23% compared to last year, with sharp reductions observed in the women’s tournament. Analysis of 1 Million Social Media Posts Reveals […]
Industry
June 10, 2025
IGT Awarded Three Jackpots of Over a Million in May
International Game Technology (IGT), a leader in gaming content and solutions, announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks series has awarded three more jackpots in May. According to the company, three separate players, including two US citizens and one Canadian, won jackpots of over a million dollars. Three Huge Jackpots to Three Lucky Players […]
Industry
June 10, 2025
North Carolina Sports Betting Grows in May Ahead of Looming Policy Shifts
North Carolina’s sports wagering sector posted another strong month in May, underlining the state’s relentless appetite for regulated wagering just over a year after the market’s official launch. According to figures published by the NC Lottery Commission this week, bettors placed almost $550 million in wagers last month, maintaining steady year-on-year growth and indicating that […]
Industry
June 10, 2025
Louisiana on the Verge of Approving Online Betting Tax Hike
Louisiana’s mulled online betting tax hike has inched closer to reality and is one signature away from being signed into law. If the measure gets approved, Louisiana would join a growing number of states implementing similar bills. The Tax Hike Inches Closer to Reality An amended version of Louisiana’s House Bill 639 gained traction last […]
Casino
June 10, 2025
Maine Revisits Online Casino Bill Backed by Tribes
Maine lawmakers are once again considering whether to open the door to online casino gaming or not, and the debate is, as expected, a heated one. During a special legislative session set to adjourn on June 18, legislators will revisit LD 1164, a bill that would make online casinos legal in the state through exclusive […]
Sports
June 10, 2025
Resorts World Folds from New York Sports Betting Market
In the onerous sports betting market in New York, only the companies with the deepest pockets have a shot at making it through. With a state tax of 51% on sports betting, companies have long complained about the difficult operational conditions, and many have chosen to withdraw. Difficult Local Market Prompts Resorts World Bet’s Exit […]
Sports
June 10, 2025
Glass Lewis Backs Penn Entertainment’s Board Picks Before Shareholder Vote
Glass Lewis, an independent proxy advisor, has told Penn Entertainment shareholders to vote for the company’s board nominees, Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez. Glass Lewis: Clifford Lacks Distinction, Penn’s Picks Offer Stronger Fit This advice comes before the upcoming annual meeting on June 17 as Penn faces an ongoing proxy fight with activist hedge fund […]
Sports
June 10, 2025
PENN Entertainment Pushes Back on ISS Recommendation
PENN Entertainment has issued a firm response to Institutional Shareholder Services’ (ISS) recent report, which has urged shareholders to vote for the three board nominees presented by activist investor HG Vora. PENN’s upcoming annual meeting on June 17, 2025, will include a key vote that could significantly shake up the company’s leadership amidst ongoing challenges. […]
Casino
June 9, 2025
Massachusetts Regulator Chair Sounds the Alarm on America’s Fast-Expanding Gambling Industry
Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, discussed his thoughts regarding the US gambling industry in a recent interview with The Guardian. He argued that the sector desperately needs proper oversight, as rapid expansion has left many state-level regulators unable to keep up with shifting industry dynamics, leaving many individuals vulnerable to gambling harm. […]
Casino
June 9, 2025
Deadly Shooting Near Bellagio Fountains Shocks Las Vegas Strip
A video shows multiple police cars around the Las Vegas Bellagio fountains after the shooting happened. Rumors suggest that the motive for the shooting was a feud between YouTubers. Shooting Near Las Vegas Bellagio Fountains Leaves Two Dead Reports indicate that the shooting occurred outside the fountains of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, one of […]
