Industry
August 6, 2024
Sen. Merkley Leads Group Calling for US Elections Gambling Ban
On May 10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is charged with the regulation of the vast and complex derivatives markets, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in connection with event contracts. The rulemaking featured a prohibition on event contracts regarding the outcome of elections in the US. On Monday, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) […]
Sports
August 6, 2024
Addiction to Betting Rising among Young People in Arizona
Arizona was among the states that launched legal sports betting several years ago, in 2021. The state currently offers options for retail and mobile sports wagering. There are currently more than two dozen retail betting outlets as well as more than a dozen betting operators, with the list including leaders such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Police in Gadsden, Alabama Continue Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Last week, law enforcement in Gadsden, Alabama conducted a large-scale operation against illegal gambling. Led by the Gadsden Police Department’s Street Crime Unit, “Operation Jackpot” resulted in the seizure of $20,000 in cash, as well as 88 illegal gambling devices. Sgt. Jacob Entrekin who is a part of the Police’s Street Crime Unit, said that […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Papaya Gaming Dismisses Bot-Use Allegations in Skillz Lawsuit
Earlier this year, Skillz, the leading mobile games platform that offers skill-based and fair games, filed a lawsuit against Papaya Gaming, a competitor company also operating in the skill games market. In its lawsuit, filed with the New York Southern District Court in March, Skillz claimed that its rival misled its customers by promoting player-versus-player […]
Sports
August 6, 2024
Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC 2024 Leagues Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Inter Miami has won every single game against Toronto FC that took place in Florida. Can the Herons prolong their winning run by beating the in-form Reds on August 8? The 2024 Leagues Cup odds suggest so, but the boys from Canada have no intention of surrendering without a fight. Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC […]
Poker
August 6, 2024
Phil Hellmuth Storms off Set after Meltdown during No Gamble, No Future
The 17-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and legendary poker player, Phil Hellmuth, recently stormed out of the set during an episode of PokerGO’s popular show “No Gamble, No Future.” The poker pro, also known as the “Poker Brat,” is famous for being emotional but the latest move may mark one of his […]
Legal
August 6, 2024
Man Faces Prison Time for Displaying Genitals at Florida Casino
A man in Florida has been arrested after allegedly waving his genitalia in a casino’s poker room. Appearing angry, the man got into trouble with the guards and was eventually arrested. The Man Got Angry for an Unspecified Reason The 27-year-old was identified as Abdul Rahman Zaina, a resident of Jamaica neighborhood in Queens, New […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
New Jersey Lambasts Bet365 for Altering Odds, Orders It to Pay Out $519K to Players
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has ordered gaming and betting operator bet365 to pay out over $500K to dozens of bettors after revising its odds. The authority was unhappy with the fact that the operator made those changes without securing regulatory approval even if the original odds were errant. Bet365 Altered Wagering […]
Lottery
August 5, 2024
Mega Millions Jackpot Survives, Soars to $374M for Next Drawing
Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games available to millions of Americans across the United States. Although many players tried their luck in the most recent drawing on Friday, nobody was able to guess correctly the winning numbers. The jackpot on Friday was more than $350 million. Yet, nobody matched the winning […]
Business
August 5, 2024
Rush Street Interactive Promised It Will Not Surcharge Customers
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), a leading online casino and sports betting operator, has made an important announcement to its customers. Unlike some of its competitors, RSI emphasized that it has no plans to implement a customer surcharge. RSI Will Prioritize the Player Experience In its official announcement, RSI said that it will not surcharge customers, […]
