Lottery
August 30, 2024
Virginia Dad Surprises Newlywed Son with $1M Lottery Ticket Gift
A young man from Prince William County, Virginia, recently collected a whopping $1 million prize after his father gifted him a ticket from the Virginia Lottery’s Cash4Life draw game. The ticket was given as a wedding gift, considering that the young man had only recently got married. The interesting case involves a man named Aaron […]
Business
August 30, 2024
Analyst Cautious on Leisure Travel Demand amid Dip in Las Vegas Revenue
Although busy, July wasn’t the best month for gaming operators across Nevada. Data released earlier this week by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) pointed to a gaming revenue decrease observed last month. In total, the gaming revenue in July was $1.3 billion, a figure that signaled a 6.91% year-over-year decrease when compared to the […]
Sports
August 30, 2024
Gambling Probe Triggers Hazing Investigation at Notre Dame
Earlier this month, a one-year suspension for the University of Notre Dame men’s swimming team was imposed after the results of an external review pointed to violations of the NCAA policies regarding betting and other failures. Now, a new report claims that the issues with the University’s men’s swimming team may be even more serious […]
Industry
August 30, 2024
Iowa’s Top iGaming Proponent Doesn’t Plan to File a New Bill
Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, one of the staunchest supporters of iGaming in the state, said that he doesn’t have any plans to introduce a new online casino bill. However, he emphasized that he would continue to support such efforts if they were introduced by someone else. Kaufmann Is No Longer Qualified to Introduce an […]
Industry
August 30, 2024
Culinary Union Members Arrested in Vegas over Civil Disobedience
The Culinary Union Local 226 announced that 23 of its members have been arrested for civil disobedience. This news comes amid the union’s continued push for a new 5-year union contract at Virgin Las Vegas. Authorities Arrested 23 Culinary Union Members Virgin Las Vegas’ contract with the Culinary and Bartenders Unions expired on June 1, […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
Nevada Gaming Revenue Slips in July, but Experts Remain Optimistic
The most recent report by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) shows GGR in the state settled at $1.3 billion in July of 2024, representing a 7% year-on-year drop in revenue. While this drop might sound like a red warning, some experts believe such a decrease should be perceived as seasonal rather than a part […]
Casino
August 29, 2024
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Opens, Transportation Firm to Serve the Property
Hard Rock Casino Rockford, the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s new property in Illinois, is celebrating its opening. At the same time, the local public transportation provider agreed to serve the casino, making it more accessible to those who don’t drive. Hard Rock Casino Rockford Opens Hard Rock Casino Rockford is Hard Rock International’s latest property. […]
Business
August 29, 2024
DraftKings Enhances Micro-Betting Capabilities with Acquisition of Simplebet
Digital sports entertainment and gaming giant DraftKings, Inc. will significantly enhance its micro-betting capabilities by acquiring micro-market pricing and sports betting content company Simplebet. This strategic transaction will mark a significant evolution in DraftKings’ in-game wagering capabilities as it leverages Simplebet’s advances with machine learning algorithms. Live Betting Is the New Hot Thing in Sports […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
AGA: Americans Trust the Gaming Industry’s Responsibility Commitments
The American Gaming Association (AGA) published a new study on Americans’ attitudes toward the casino and betting sectors. According to the association, more and more citizens of the USA are “embracing casino gaming and sports betting as acceptable forms of entertainment and responsible industries.” The Americans Trust the Casino Industry The new data comes ahead […]
Lottery
August 29, 2024
Detroit Lions Games to Debut from the Michigan Lottery
The 2024 National Football League (NFL) season is set to start next week Thursday, September 5. Just in time for the start of the new season, the Michigan Lottery confirmed it will launch three new Detroit Lions-branded games. The new games will celebrate the start of the football season while granting a chance for residents […]
