Industry
September 30, 2024
US Tax Foundation Discusses the Disparity in State Betting Taxes
The Tax Foundation has published a report on the various states’ approach to how sports betting should be taxed. The foundation highlighted noticeable disparities between states with high taxes and ones in low taxes. The Tax Rates Vary from State to State The report pointed out that New York, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have […]
Legal
September 30, 2024
DraftKings Scores Another Victory in Legal Case Against Former Senior VP
The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston has upheld a pivotal ruling that limits former DraftKings executive Michael Hermalyn from performing his full work-related duties at sports betting rival Fanatics. The court denied Hernalyn’s appeal to lift an injunction limiting his role at Fanatics, which he joined after resigning from DraftKings in January […]
Industry
September 30, 2024
Former Regulator Exec Advocates for Stronger Gambling Framework
There are different regulations when it comes to gambling in states across the US. While some states permit casino and sports betting, others prohibit such forms of gambling. Just like the regulation can vary from one state to the other, so can the legal gambling age. In some US states, the minimum age required for […]
Industry
September 30, 2024
Woman Shot Near Ameristar Casino Garage, in Critical Condition
A 27-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was shot in the neck at a parking garage near Ameristar Casino in St. Charles on Saturday at approximately 2:30 a.m., as per St. Louis, Mo. TV station KTVI. The unnamed victim was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries that required emergency surgery, […]
Legal
September 30, 2024
Colorado: Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Challenges Sports Betting in Lawsuit
Colorado is one of the 38 states where sports betting is live and legal, offering millions of customers a wide range of retail and mobile betting options. While the market in the state has matured since its 2020 launch, a couple of Tribal operators are yet to introduce their services as currently, the Colorado Division […]
Poker
September 30, 2024
California Governor Signs Bill Letting Tribes Challenge Private Card Rooms
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has put his signature on Senate Bill 549 making it law. This new legislation gives Native American tribes the right to take legal action against private card rooms. Political Clash Erupts Over Tribes’ Rights to Challenge California Card Rooms The tribes claim that card rooms are breaking the law by running […]
Sports
September 30, 2024
Pro Bettors Trick Sportsbooks by Acting Like Addicts, Research Reveals
Skilled sports gamblers now use new methods to get around sportsbook restrictions. Some even pretend to have gambling problems. This trick helps them keep higher betting limits and get bonuses meant for big spenders, including people who might have gambling issues. These actions make the already worrying problem of risky gambling even worse in the […]
Sports
September 30, 2024
Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington UFC 307 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The UFC pay-per-view event at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center features a number of interesting matchups, including two championship fights. However, it’s a UFC 307 preliminary fight that we’re going to focus on in this betting preview. The fight in question is Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington. This UFC 307 prelim is interesting for several […]
Industry
September 27, 2024
New AGA Research Highlights Surge in Responsible Gaming Investments
Recent research from the American Gaming Association (AGA) has found that the gaming industry is investing significantly more in responsible gaming than ever, reaching $471.8 million spent annually, a 72% increase from approximately $275 million in 2017. This new data, compiled by a leading international accounting firm, underlines the growing financial commitment of the industry […]
Legal
September 27, 2024
Court Sides with Light & Wonder in Copyright Case Against Zero Gravity
Light & Wonder has won a reprieve in its legal tribulations, which have involved an ever-growing list of companies, including Aristocrat Technologies and Evolution. Light & Wonder wins legal battle against copycat game maker After losing a ruling over its Dragon Train game franchise in the United States against Aristocrat, Light & Wonder has now […]
