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Industry
January 14, 2025
Churchill Downs Takes MGCB to Court over TwinSpires Suspension
Churchill Downs, a prominent horse racing and gaming company in America, has filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). The suit is related to the recent suspension of the TwinSpires online platform. Michigan Asked ADW Operators to Cease Their Activities Earlier this month, the MGCB issued a summary suspension order against TwinSpires, […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
Charitable Gambling Requirements Under Review in North Dakota
A newly proposed bill in North Dakota may restrict organizations from qualifying for charitable gambling. Senate Bill 2035 Picks Up Speed The proposal, Senate Bill 2035, seeks to revise the definitions for “public-spirited organizations” and educational organizations that are permitted to offer charitable gambling activities. Last week, the proposal was introduced and has undergone a […]
Legal
January 14, 2025
Operators of Illegal Casino in Flint Receive Sentences
Yesterday, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced the sentencing of two individuals who operated an illegal gambling den in the state. The duo pleaded guilty and received a more lenient sentence. The Illegal Casino Posed as a Store The two people in question are Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, 52, of Grand Blanc, and Robert Jamerson, […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
Betting Scheme Linked to Jontay Porter Results in Another Arrest
The number of people detained in connection to the manipulation of games by the former Toronto Raptors center, Jontay Porter, continues to grow. While the player himself is waiting for his sentencing hearing, four people have been detained and two of them have already pleaded guilty. Now, another person suspected of participating in an illegal […]
Casino
January 14, 2025
Adin Ross Gives Away $8,000 – $20,000 to Random Couple in Casino
Adin Ross, a famous online personality with thick ties in the online casino sector, was visiting the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas recently, and streaming live as part of his channel. The streamer was on-site to interview Islam Makhachev, a UFC fighter. At some point, he decided to offer random visitors of the […]
Sports
January 14, 2025
Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs AFC Divisional Odds, Time, and Prediction
The defending champions are seen as huge favorites against the Texans, who got to the AFC Divisional Round after a somewhat surprising win over the LA Chargers. They were 3-point underdogs in that game but still ended up winning 32:12. Can they upset the odds once again? Let’s find out! Houston Texans vs. Kansas City […]
Sports
January 14, 2025
Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Odds, Time, and Prediction
Coming into the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs, the Washington Commanders are the biggest underdogs of all the teams involved. They’re seen as 9.5-point underdogs against the Detroit Lions. Are oddsmakers right to think so? That’s what we’re here to find out. Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Odds Moneyline Odds Washington […]
Sports
January 14, 2025
FanDuel Donates $250K to Help with LA Wildfire Relief Efforts
FanDuel has donated $250,000 to the ongoing relief efforts resulting from the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles that have continued ablaze over the past two weeks. Originally, the fire started on January 2 and has so far burnt through more than 17,000 acres displacing more than 100,000 people and leaving at least 24 dead. An […]
Legal
January 14, 2025
Coquille Tribe Casino Approval Sparks Legal Battle with Opponents
After waiting for more than a decade, the Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon finally received federal approval for its proposed Medford casino project. While the Tribe recognized this as a major victory for its proposed project in Jackson County, opponents disagreed. Medford Casino Project Opponents Turn To Court Earlier this month, the US Department of […]
Sports
January 14, 2025
ESPN Bet Readies to Launch Online in Washington, DC
PENN Entertainment and ESPN Bet have much to celebrate together, as the sportsbook will now be available in Washington, DC. The sportsbook has not yet launched, but it has become one of the six approved companies to offer their betting products locally. PENN Pushes into Washington, DC with ESPN Bet Brand To achieve this, PENN […]