Sports
January 9, 2025
Minnesota Examines Evidence of Sports Gambling Social Harm
Minnesota is somewhat keen to join a list of 38 states and the District of Columbia to have legalized and (mostly) launched their sports gambling industries in earnest. However, Minnesotans are cautioned that they are likely to bear the brunt of sports gambling legalization, even if the state coffers secure an additional revenue stream. Evidence […]
Casino
January 9, 2025
Caesars Partners with Evolution for Branded Live Dealer Studio in PA
Evolution Gaming, the world’s de facto pioneer of the live dealer experience, has signed a new deal with Caesars to bring around a branded live casino studio that will add authenticity and immersive quality to the overall gaming experience across Pennsylvania. Caesars Gets Branded Live Dealer Studio Games in Pennsylvania The deal sees Evolution Gaming […]
Casino
January 9, 2025
$340M Solar Project to Power Top Las Vegas Casinos with Clean Energy
Estuary Power has secured $340 million in funding for its innovative Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada. The project, which started construction in late 2024, will be the first big solar initiative in the county and plans to start running in 2025. Tesla-Powered Battery Storage to Fuel Green Energy for MGM, Caesars, […]
Industry
January 9, 2025
Kentucky Tackles Gambling Addiction with New State Funding Initiative
Kentucky is nearing the end of its first year of legal sports betting. The state has started a new program to deal with the possible increase in gambling problems. Some of the tax money from sports bets now goes to the Problem Gambling Assistance Fund. This fund aims to boost awareness and train health workers […]
Industry
January 8, 2025
Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop Has Committed Multiple Violations, Report Says
The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop (LVCC Loop), Elon Musk’s controversial underground transportation system, has reportedly committed a number of construction and environmental violations. According to a new report by investigative journalism outlet ProPublica, the tunneling efforts of Musk’s Boring company have had little oversight throughout the years. Multiple Violations Were Committed, Journalists Reported ProPublica […]
Business
January 8, 2025
Flutter Revises Revenue Forecast Due to Poor NFL Betting Results
Shares of Flutter Entertainment saw a dip of nearly 2% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the company lowered its revenue and earnings guidance for 2024, citing unexpectedly poor results in NFL betting. The Most Customer-Friendly NFL Season in 20 Years The company now expects its 2024 revenue to reach $5.78 billion, down from the […]
Industry
January 8, 2025
Better Times for Political Betting May Be on the Horizon as CFTC Chair Resigns
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman is set to step down, potentially heralding a favorable era for political betting. Rostin Behnam, who chaired the commission during Biden’s presidency, was among the chief opponents of the growing vertical. Behnam Says He Did His Job to the Best of His Abilities Behnam announced his exit […]
Lottery
January 8, 2025
Maryland Man Wins $500K After Using License Plate of Aggressive Driver
A driver who was cut off at a Maryland highway by an aggressive driver has turned his temporary spell of impoliteness into a six-figure payday. Driver in Maryland Narrowly Escapes Getting Hit, Wins $500K The man, who remains unidentified, had a quick brush with another driver who had denied him the right of way and […]
Casino
January 8, 2025
Las Vegas Gamblers Kick 2025 off with Six-Figure Jackpots
Lucky gamblers in Las Vegas have made headlines after winning mouth-watering jackpots on New Year’s Day. The prizes provided the fortunate individuals with more reasons to celebrate the coming of 2025. Vegas Players Won Some of the First Prizes for the Year On January 1, a player at Boyd Gaming’s Suncoast Hotel and Casino hit […]
Industry
January 8, 2025
California: Murder Suspect Arrested at Sky River Casino
An Oakland, California man, suspected of murdering his wife approximately two years ago was recently detained at an Elk Grove casino. Sky River Casino Patron Arrested The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed the arrest of a 49-year-old Oakland resident identified with the initials N.M., recognized as a prime suspect in a murder case from 2023. […]
