Lottery
August 7, 2024
Austin Man Wins $29M Lotto Texas Jackpot
A man from Austin has hit a huge jackpot, making them the Lone Star State’s newest millionaire. The player won $29 million from a lottery ticket and announced that they planned to retire and enjoy the rest of their life. The Player Won $29M from the Lottery The lucky player was playing Lotto Texas, winning […]
Lottery
August 7, 2024
Lucky Player in Michigan Asks Friend to Buy a Ticket, Wins $2M
An incredibly fortunate player from Oakland County, Michigan, asked a friend to purchase him a lottery ticket. To his surprise, the ticket his friend bought at Orchard Market Place in Farmington Hills brought him an amazing $2 million prize. The Michigan Lottery uncovered details regarding the latest win on Tuesday. The lucky 54-year-old player decided […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Vet Group in Indiana Wants Electronic Pull-Tabs to Become Legal
Despite Indiana lawmakers being hesitant to give the green light to an expansion of gambling in the state, a veteran group known as the “Big Four” has vocalized a proposal to see electronic pull-tab gambling become legal. More Money for the Group’s Charities The proposal, which has been described as a modernization of what is […]
Lottery
August 7, 2024
Proposal in Utah Calls for Border-Only Lottery to Retain Gambling Revenue
There are currently only two US states that have the toughest laws when it comes to gambling. Those are Hawaii and Utah, where any form of gambling, including lottery, is illegal. In Utah, there’s an active constitutional ban on gambling activities dating back to 1896. Last year lawmakers in the state tried to legalize a […]
Sports
August 7, 2024
SEC Reportedly Considering Mandatory Injury Reports for 2024 Season
The expansion of sports betting across the United States resulted in a number of changes within sports leagues and football was no exception. The growth of legal sports wagering which started in 2018 with the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down PASPA, college football considered changes related to injury reporting. The oldest NCAA Division […]
Legal
August 6, 2024
FanDuel Sued over Alleged Use of Privacy-Violating TikTok Software
FanDuel is facing a lawsuit over its alleged use of privacy-violating software. According to a complaint filed on July 30 in the US District Court for the Central District of California, the leading sports betting operator used software to tracks anonymous users. FanDuel Is Said to Have Leveraged an Illegal Software As reported by NEXT.io, […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
US Gambling Sector Must Adapt to Shifting Market Dynamics
A recent report by US consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion highlighted the explosive growth of the USA’s gambling sector but cautioned that shifting industry dynamics require a revised approach. Operators must effectively separate high-value from high-risk bettors and keep the current pace of innovations to maintain sustained growth. Changing Demographics Present New Challenges According to […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Maryland Casino Sector Records Slowdown as July Revenue Declines
Maryland’s six casinos have generated almost $170 million in revenue in July 2024, marking a slight year-on-year decline. By extension, this led to a slight decline in the industry’s contributions to the state. Maryland’s Six Casinos Recorded Slightly Lower Revenue Maryland has six legal commercial casinos that offer both table games and video lottery terminals […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Stock Market Slump Jolts the Gambling Industry
The gaming industry was significantly impacted by Monday’s dramatic stock market slump, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop over 1,000 points, marking the market’s worst day since 2022. The Dow tumbled 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite plunged 576 points—equating to 3.4%. These rapid movements caused significant panic, but the situation looks to be […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
UNITE HERE Backs Harris Despite Trump’s Promise to Slash Tip Taxes
Donald Trump’s promise to make tips tax-free has not been enough to attract gaming and hospitality workers toward his cause. Members of UNITE HERE are doubtful that the former president would be able to deliver on his promise, should he get reelected. According to UNITE HERE’s president, Gwen Mills, Trump was simply making a play […]
