Gambling News - 'Usa'
Lottery
June 11, 2024
New Jersey Player Wins $223M Powerball Jackpot on Monday Draw
Monday night marked an unforgettable moment for one Powerball player from New Jersey. The lucky person, whose identity remains concealed, secured the grand prize from the popular lottery game. Guessing correctly the winning numbers from yesterday’s drawing, the person secured the mind-blowing $223 million jackpot. To win the grand prize from Powerball, the player from […]
Legal
June 11, 2024
Two Ohio Men Receive Prison Sentences for Illegal Gambling and Tax Fraud
Two men from Ohio have been sentenced to prison after running an illegal gambling operation for years and hiding millions in taxes. The operation was running for approximately 10 years, accumulating millions in profits. The two man in question are Christos Karasarides Jr, 59, of Canton, and Ronald DiPietro, 65, of Clinton. The two men […]
Legal
June 11, 2024
Florida Authorities Bust Illegal Gambling Den, Seize Cash & Drugs
Authorities have busted an illegal gambling den in Florida, arresting several people in the process. As announced by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO), the police have also seized gambling machines, drugs and thousands of dollars in cash. The so-called Operation Express Jackpot was carried out following an extensive investigation. Officers had been tipped […]
Business
June 11, 2024
Relay Confirms Closing of $35M Series B Funding Round
The leading cloud-based technology platform that plans to revolutionize and improve frontline communications for industries from hospitality to healthcare and education, Relay, announced the closing of a new funding round. On Monday, the company confirmed it completed a $35 million Series B funding round that was led by G2 Venture Partners. In addition to G2 […]
Sports
June 11, 2024
MLB Players Reveal a Surge in Gambling-Related Threats
Major League Baseball (MLB) players are increasingly expressing concerns over their safety due to a surge in gambling-related threats. MLB’s ongoing partnerships with leading gambling companies have caused the frequency and severity of menacing messages directed at baseball players to escalate dramatically. Athletes advocate for improved gambling harm prevention measures and sweeping reforms to protect […]
Industry
June 11, 2024
FanDuel Dominates Virginia Mobile Sports Betting Market
April saw FanDuel solidify its position as the dominant force in Virginia’s mobile sports betting landscape. The leading sportsbook reached another milestone by surpassing $700 million in all-time revenue. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request to the Virginia Lottery revealed that FanDuel continues to lead the market with impressive performance metrics. FanDuel’s […]
Industry
June 11, 2024
Police Investigate Deadly Shooting at Oklahoma’s Choctaw Casino
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) recently detained one individual, suspected of being related to a deadly shooting that took place at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant. The shocking crime took place on Sunday and resulted in the death of one man. A 20-year-old man identified with the initials A.L. was arrested […]
Sports
June 11, 2024
Boston vs. Dallas G3 2024 NBA Finals Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Boston Celtics are 2-0 up against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. They won both of the games played in Massachusetts, but this coming Wednesday, the series is moving to Texas. The Mavs are famously good on home turf, although the last time they played against the Celts, they ended up losing. […]
Sports
June 11, 2024
DraftKings Receives Boost from Morgan Stanley’s Favorable Outlook
Morgan Stanley has highlighted DraftKings as a top pick within the North American gaming sector, indicating a favorable outlook for the sports betting giant. This positive sentiment arises despite recent challenges, such as the new tax legislation in Illinois. DraftKings Shows Resilience Amid Tax Challenges in Illinois Analyst Stephen Grambling and his team at Morgan […]
Casino
June 11, 2024
Mohegan Names Nelson Parker as Chief Strategy Officer
Mohegan, a major entertainment and gaming resort company, has named Nelson Parker as chief strategy officer — a move that represents a significant part of Mohegan’s strategic growth plan. Before being promoted to this position, Parker was senior vice president of strategic development. Parker Brings Gaming and Hospitality Expertise to Mohegan Parker came to Mohegan […]