Business
September 3, 2024
FanDuel Gains Market Share in July Ahead of Football Season
Although the United States is recognized as a leading and competitive sports betting market, considering that nearly 40 states offer the activity and there are more than a dozen operators offering their services, a duopoly continues to hold a major stake in the vertical. FanDuel and DraftKings continue to hold a significant share of the […]
Sports
September 3, 2024
Houston Icon “Mattress Mack” Hospitalized for Cognitive Issues
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the well-known Houston furniture tycoon and sports gambler, has checked into St. Luke’s Hospital at the Texas Medical Center due to what he called “cognitive” problems. McIngvale, who’s famous for his enthusiastic backing of Houston sports teams and his big-money sports wagers, told his supporters and clients that he thinks he […]
Lottery
September 2, 2024
Virginia Lottery Posts Unprecedented Financial Performance
The Virginia Lottery has just realized the most successful financial year in its history, headlined by record-setting numbers that underscore growing gaming popularity, both online and retail. These results also translated into substantial revenue for Virginia, playing an instrumental role in education funding and setting an example for other states. Retail and Online Segments Coexist […]
Sports
September 2, 2024
Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Washington Commanders look almost nothing like the team from the last season. They’ve got a new coach, as well as a new quarterback, and plenty of other new players. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have improved their roster as well, so both teams have every right to hope for a good season. But how will […]
Industry
September 2, 2024
Metro Police Officer Arrested for Abusive Arrests on the Strip
42-year-old sargeant Kevin Menon of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) was jailed on Friday following a report from the LVMPD Internal Affairs Division that looked into several allegedly questionable arrests that had Las Vegas Strip tourists as targets. According to jail records available online, Menon, who was arrested on several counts connected to […]
Industry
September 2, 2024
Massachusetts Weighs Multi-Factor Authentication for Online Sports Betting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is considering a new rule that might make all online sports betting accounts in the state use multi-factor authentication (MFA). The commission’s meeting on August 29 showed they are worried about keeping data safe and making sure people gamble responsibly on the state’s growing sports betting market. MGC Chair Advocates […]
Sports
September 1, 2024
Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Broncos vs. Seahawks Week 1 game will be the first game in 14 years that Pete Carroll isn’t the head coach of the Seattle-based team. New coach Mike Macdonald will make his debut at Lumen Field on September 8 when his boys welcome the Broncos. Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 1 Odds Moneyline […]
Sports
September 1, 2024
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers Week 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
In the previous Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers duel, we saw the boys from Nevada blow their AFC West rivals 63:21. This was the Raiders’ biggest win over the Chargers in history. Can they beat them again? Not if you’re going to trust betting odds. The Raiders vs. Chargers W1 odds favor the […]
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 […]
