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Business
November 7, 2025
DraftKings Posts Q3 Reports, Prepares to Launch Prediction Markets Soon
US gaming and betting giant DraftKings has published its business results for the third quarter of 2025 (Q3), highlighting stable financials. In addition to that, the company revised its guidance and teased that the launch of its prediction markets platform could happen very soon. A Strong Quarter for the Betting Giant In its Q3 update, […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
No Disruptions: Penn Plans Smooth Shift from ESPN Bet to theScore
Penn Entertainment is preparing for a better streamlined transition on December 1, when the company will rebrand ESPN Bet to theScore Bet. According to the plan, users won’t have to download a new app, re-register, or go through any of the disruptions that hurt its last rebrand from Barstool. “Apples and Oranges” Speaking on Penn’s […]
Poker
November 7, 2025
Israeli Crime Boss Charged with Threatening LA Poker Host
US law enforcement has accused an Israeli citizen of trying to shake down the host of a top-tier Los Angeles poker game. This case sheds light on the dangerous side of the city’s glitzy high-stakes gambling world. Federal Agents Say Fugitive Crime Figure Used Threats and Gang Ties A federal court criminal complaint alleges that […]
Poker
November 7, 2025
Poker Pro Gets Prison Time for Cyberstalking Try in Vegas
A poker professional known for his wins at the table will go to prison after admitting he tried to stalk a judge and a big name in poker through online means. Judge Cites Repeated Misconduct as Poker Star Jordan Cristos Receives 14–48 Month Sentence Jordan Cristos, 38, got 14 to 48 months in prison at […]
Sports
November 7, 2025
Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Rejects Claims in Federal Gambling Lawsuit
Damon Jones, who used to play guard and coach in the NBA, said he was not guilty in federal court on Thursday. He denied claims that he sold secret team information and joined in on rigged poker games linked to the mob. Federal Probe Ties Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones to Leaked Injury Tips and Rigged […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
ESPN Bet to Shut Down as Penn Ends $1.5B Partnership Deal
Penn Entertainment has announced its decision to withdraw from the 10-year, $1.5 billion collaboration with ESPN, effectively ending the ESPN Bet project, the joint sportsbook the two companies launched just over two years ago. The decision, announced on Thursday during Penn’s quarterly earnings call, concludes one of the most ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful experiments in […]
Lottery
November 6, 2025
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1M from Holiday Scratcher
A player from Illinois is preparing to celebrate the holidays of their life after winning a $1 million top prize from a festive scratch-off game. The winner promised to share the money with their mom. A Huge Prize, Just in Time for the Festivities According to the Illinois Lottery’s official announcement, the player won the […]
Lottery
November 6, 2025
Florida Lotto Awards $6.25M Jackpot to Lucky Woman
A lucky woman in Florida has won a life-altering seven-figure prize from the lottery. This made her the latest millionaire minted by the lottery. Robin Glover Claimed the Latest Jackpot The Florida Lottery identified the winner as Robin Glover, 41. The woman’s life changed when she matched all FLORIDA LOTTO numbers from the drawing on […]
Blockchain
November 6, 2025
Gemini Eyes Prediction Markets Amid Rising Competition
NASDAQ-listed Gemini Space Station, the crypto exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is looking to enter prediction markets, joining the wave of companies looking to take advantage of bets on elections, sports, and other real-world events. Upcoming Derivatives Exchange from Gemini The company has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]
Casino
November 6, 2025
Florida Judge Throws Out Challenge to Seminole Tribe Sports Betting Deal
A Florida circuit judge has tossed a lawsuit that tried to cancel the state’s gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe. The judge ruled that the group behind the challenge did not have the right to bring the case. This decision is another win for the 2021 agreement that made statewide online sports betting legal under […]