Business
June 3, 2024
FanDuel Finally Acquires BeyondPlay, Names CEO Pelc as VP
The news that Flutter’s sports betting and fantasy sports brand, FanDuel, decided to acquire next-gen engagement software company BeyondPlay first emerged to the public at the beginning of the year. At the time, while expressing excitement about the announcement, FanDuel Casino managing director Asaf Noifeld (former PokerStars director) did not comment on role distribution. Now […]
Legal
June 3, 2024
US Police Arrest Casino Assailants, Raid Illegal Gambling Dens
The Billings Police Department in Montana has arrested a woman believed to have stabbed a man at a local casino. Delanie Laforge, 32, assaulted her victim in the High Tide Casino parking lot, stabbing him with a knife. Luckily, the man was able to walk into the property and ask the employees to call help. […]
Casino
June 3, 2024
The Venetian Visitor Hits $220,000 Pai Gow Jackpot
Known as the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas offers supreme entertainment and hospitality options. With a range of hotel casino resorts, visitors from across the globe can find the perfect venue that matches their taste. While millions visit Sin City every month, the lucky are only a few. Undoubtedly, one visitor of The […]
Legal
June 3, 2024
Convicted Broker Gambled with Money from $1.5M Crypto Scheme
Rashawn Russell, an ex-investment banker and former registered broker with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, has been sentenced to prison. The 28-year-old was found guilty of engaging in a cryptocurrency-related scheme that defrauded multiple investors. Court documents show that the Brooklyn man convinced multiple investors to give him money, promising them that he would use […]
Lottery
June 3, 2024
Michigan: Flint Man Wins $1 Million from Powerball
Everyone that plays the lottery has felt the excitement of winning. Yet, a few are lucky enough to secure a million dollars or more, which undoubtedly marks an unforgettable experience. This is precisely the case of a player from Flint, Michigan, who recently secured a hefty $1 million prize from Powerball, America’s popular lottery. Jackie […]
Industry
June 3, 2024
Trump Tops PredictIt Markets Despite the Guilty Verdict
Former US President Donald Trump, was just found guilty on 34 charges of first-degree falsification of business records, related to an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Yet, political bettors’ backing for him has barely shifted. The guilty verdict had the notable effect of immediately causing a spike in political betting activity. PredictIt, a […]
Business
June 3, 2024
PENN Entertainment Shares Soar amid Activist Investor Criticism
After an activist investor in PENN Entertainment sent a letter to the company’s board of directors, the leading gaming and entertainment operator’s shares marked an uptick. In the letter, a six-page long document, PENN’s shareholder, Donerail Group, encouraged the company to consider divesting assets in order to create value that is certain and meaningful for […]
Industry
June 3, 2024
North Carolina Man Wins $5 Million Jackpot after Heeding Inner Voice
Eric Walker of Concord had an inexplicable feeling urging him to buy a $30 lottery ticket. He listened to that inner voice, a decision that ultimately won him a $5 million jackpot, lottery officials announced Thursday. Walker’s story is a testament to the power of intuition and how a seemingly random decision can change one’s […]
Casino
June 3, 2024
Borgata’s Bonus Spin Xtreme Jackpots Hit $3M Mark
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has been the scene of major excitement after a table games player hit $1.2 million on the Bonus Spin Xtreme progressive jackpot in early May. Lucky Borgata Player Strikes $1.2M Jackpot with Bonus Spin Xtreme The lucky player, who made a $5 side bet, got into […]
Business
June 3, 2024
Carl Icahn Reportedly Holds Significant Stake in Caesars
The recognizable billionaire and businessman, Carl Icahn, holds a significant stake in Caesars Entertainment, the leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment operator, Bloomberg News announced recently. The publication cited sources close to the matter. After the release of the recent report, Caesars shares marked an uptick. During last week, the company’s stock hovered around $32 per […]
