Gambling News - 'Usa'
Industry
August 22, 2024
Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns Week 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Cowboys vs. Browns game is a duel between two teams who are expected to do very well in the 2024 season. By “well” we mean better than they did last season. As a reminder, the boys from Cleveland finished with an 11-6 record, while Dallas ended the regular season with one win more. Dallas Cowboys […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
Oregon Player Wins $2K, Suffers 15 Stabs in Violent Robbery
It is not uncommon for casino winners to be targeted by criminals. Despite the investments of casinos toward security, lawbreakers still commit crimes against unsuspected patrons. This is precisely the case of a Portland, Oregon man who was recently attacked, robbed and suffered significant injuries after winning a couple of thousand dollars. The victim enjoyed […]
Legal
August 21, 2024
NFLPA Takes DraftKings to Court over Alleged Breach of Contract
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is taking the American betting giant DraftKings to court over an alleged anticipated breach of contract. The association is seeking damages, although many details are still unknown. The lawsuit was filed on August 20 in the Southern District of New York. However, court documents are not yet publicly available, enshrouding […]
Business
August 21, 2024
Analysts Optimistic over DraftKings’ Prospects with the Start of NFL Season
DraftKings stock is down 1.3% in 2024 due to stiff competition, higher taxes on sports betting, and concern over several recent gambling scandals that could damage the company’s public image. Although DraftKings stock underperformed this year, many analysts remain bullish regarding the prospects of the sports-betting company, considering the NFL season is around the corner. […]
Sports
August 21, 2024
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins Week 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Although the rivalry between two Florida-based NFL teams – Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins – isn’t the biggest rivalry in the league, the games between these two are usually very fun to watch. The last time they met, the Jags won by just a field-goal difference. Judging by the Jaguars vs. Dolphins Week 1 odds, […]
Legal
August 21, 2024
Caesars Activist Investor to Pay $2M to Settle SEC Charges
According to US regulators, billionaire investor Carl Icahn and his company Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP) have agreed to pay $2 million in penalties after settling with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over the alleged failure to disclose pledging most of IEP’s securities in personal margin loans. The activist investor will pay $1.5 million in […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
Warner Bros. to Commit $8.5B to LV Studio, Should Nevada Pass SB 496
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is planning to commit over $8.5 billion to lease and operate a movie studio in Nevada. This move, however, would depend on the passing of a film tax credit incentive bill. WBD’s commitment would see it team up with UNLV in order to lease and operate a studio built by Birtcher […]
Lottery
August 21, 2024
Mega Millions Jackpot Survives, Reaches New Heights
June 4 marked the last time a fortunate player won the jackpot from Mega Millions. At the time, a lucky lottery player in Illinois won the $552 million grand prize. Since then, the jackpot has been growing and most recently surpassed the mind-blowing $500 million. After nobody won the Mega Millions grand prize on Tuesday, […]
Casino
August 21, 2024
Missouri Group Sues to Place Lake of the Ozarks Casino Measure on Ballot
Supporters of the establishment of a casino on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri turned to court as a way to have their effort added to the ballot in November. The initiative is led by the Osage River and Gaming Convention (ORGC). Currently, Missouri allows the establishment of casinos only on the Mississippi and […]
Sports
August 21, 2024
Nebraska Misses Mark for Legalizing Online Sports Gambling
With the new National Football League season now looming, Nebraska had a close call with the chance of introducing interactive wagering, which would have allowed residents of the state to place a wager through dedicated apps and their mobile devices without the obligation to visit one of the four sportsbooks available in person. Nebraska Misses […]