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Business
September 10, 2024
Penn CEO Snowden Purchases $850K Worth of Company Stock
Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden remains confident in the company’s stock, despite its recent decline. To highlight his trust in the company, the executive expanded its stake in the operator, purchasing 54,200 more shares for approximately $1 million. Snowden Now Owns Almost a Million Shares The purchase was outlined in a recent Securities and Exchange […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Baby Found Alone in Atlantic City Hotel Room, Gun Seized
In different US states, adults who leave children unattended may be subject to a range of penalties. Leaving a child to participate in gambling activities results in a permanent ban from all casinos in some states. Besides a ban from casino gambling, adults who leave children alone to gamble may also be subject to fines […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Donors Press Kamala Harris to Remove FTC and SEC Chairs
Ahead of the Presidential elections in the United States, Democratic party donors are reportedly increasing the pressure on Vice President Kamala Harris, asking her to make changes to the senior-level teams at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Democratic Donors Push for Ousting of FTC Chair Lina Khan, FTC’s […]
Sports
September 10, 2024
Betting Heats Up as Harris and Trump Gear Up for First Presidential Debate
The second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle awaited by many, will pit Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump on September 10. This marks their first face-off. Betting Markets Signal Harris as Favorite Despite Tight Trump Challenge The event follows Trump’s impressive showing against President Joe Biden in June, which sparked […]
Legal
September 9, 2024
Missourians to Decide on Sports Betting at Referendum, Court Rules
Cole County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green has taken the defendants’ side in the highly debated matter of sports betting legalization in the state. Namely, Judge Green has decided that a constitutional amendment question to make sports betting legal in the state will reach Missourians at the ballot referendum scheduled for November 5. The judge […]
Lottery
September 9, 2024
Mega Millions Ticket Price to Increase in April, Reports Say
Mega Millions, one of America’s favorite lottery games, is set to raise the price of its tickets, in line with its earlier plans. The controversial price hike is expected to take place in April, potentially changing how people view the game. The Game Is Set to Change As previously announced, Mega Millions would raise the […]
Sports
September 9, 2024
Circa Sports’ NFL Contests Take Down Past Prize Pool Records
Las Vegas-based American sportsbook operator that offers high betting limits and the largest sportsbook experience, Circa Sports, has surpassed previous records for two of its most popular NFL handicapping contests, Circa Millions and Survivor. On deadline day last week, the two competitions managed to reach a total of $20,266,000 from an all-time high of 20,083 […]
Business
September 9, 2024
Ohio Gambling Treatment Network Will Make Support More Accessible
The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO), a responsible gambling advocacy organization, has unveiled the Ohio Gambling Treatment Network (OGTN), a new telehealth system that provides free mental health support to locals experiencing gambling problems or concerns. OGTN Will Help People Overcome Excessive Gambling The launch of the new OGTN reflects PGNO’s commitment to safer […]
Sports
September 9, 2024
New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 2 Odds, Time, and Prediction
In Week 1 of the 2024 NFL, the Saints destroyed the Panthers 47-10, putting on arguably the best performance of all the teams that weekend. One of the teams that also did very well in the opening week of the season was Dallas, who beat the Cleveland Browns 37-20. Now, Dallas is taking on New […]
Legal
September 9, 2024
Wynn Las Vegas Forfeits $130M to Settle Financial Offenses Allegations
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts’ Vegas-based subsidiary, has agreed to pay over $130 million to settle claims that it worked with unlicensed money transfer companies. According to the DOJ, this is the largest such forfeiture by a casino company yet. The Company Allegedly Conspired with Illegal Businesses […]