Sports
July 5, 2024
Raptors’ Former Center Porter Expected to Plead Guilty, Suggests Report
Jontay Porter, the Toronto Raptors center who was banned by the NBA in April is facing significant scrutiny in the United States and even Canada. Last month, the Ontario Provincial Police confirmed its intention to look into the player’s activities, amid the looming NBA betting scandal. At the time, law enforcement said it plans to […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Cosmopolitan’s Identity Membership to Merge with MGM Rewards on July 30
For those who visit the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas often, there is big news coming your way. The resort’s program, Identity Membership and Rewards will be transitioning to MGM Rewards on July 30. For reference, this change comes after MGM Resorts International bought Blackstone’s operating rights for $1.6 billion in September 2019. Cosmopolitan Identity Program Merging […]
Lottery
July 4, 2024
Winner in Ohio Scoops up $140 Million Powerball Jackpot
Powerball players across the United States will now play for a jackpot of only $20 million on Saturday after one lucky player scooped up the grand prize which was nearly $140 million. There was a single ticket that matched all winning numbers from the draw on Wednesday. The ticket was sold in Ohio and its […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Gambling Addiction among US Military Sparks Growing Concerns
The expansion of sports betting across the United States stirred fear about the potential increase in gambling addiction. While several athletes have already been involved in gambling-related scandals, disgruntled gamblers also made their mark by posting threats on social media against professional and collegiate athletes. However, the expansion of gambling raises concerns not only about […]
Legal
July 4, 2024
Skillz Challenges Voodoo in Court, Claims Rival Uses Bots
The leading mobile games platform that promises fun, fair and meaningful competition, Skillz, filed a new lawsuit against one of its rivals. On Monday, the company filed a legal claim with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against one of its competitors, Voodoo. Skillz is a company that allows players […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
DraftKings Eyes Potential Sale of Vegas Sports Network
DraftKings is said to be thinking about selling the Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). VSiN is a Las Vegas-based sports betting radio network that the company bought for $70 million back in March 2021. Analysts are drawing parallels between this possible transaction and Penn Entertainment’s offloading of Barstool Sports last year, when Barstool went back […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
Former NBA Player Jontay Porter Faces Federal Felony Charges
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are ready to charge Jontay Porter, a former player for the Toronto Raptors, with a federal felony in connection to a sports betting scandal that caused him to be banned from the NBA for life. Jontay Porter Faces Unknown Charges Filed on July 3, the court documents do not indicate what […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
Court Decision Threatens DraftKings’ NFT Enterprises
DraftKings, the prominent online sportsbook operator, is grappling with significant legal and business challenges. A US Judge in Massachusetts recently denied DraftKings’ motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit related to its non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while the operator may also be considering selling off its unsuccessful VSiN media business at a significant loss. NFT Tech […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
Uruguay vs. Brazil 2024 Copa America Odds, Time, and Prediction
Along with defending champions Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are the top favorites to win the 2024 Copa America. However, this dream will end for one of those two national teams after the quarterfinal game on Saturday, July 6. Which team will it be? Uruguay vs. Brazil Copa America 2024 Odds Moneyline Odds Uruguay +180 Draw […]
Lottery
July 3, 2024
Illinois Winner Grabs $1M Jackpot, Calls It a Blessing from Her Late Husband
A lucky Illinois woman has won a mouth-watering $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket she purchased on a whim. The player was moved and said that she believed the win was a blessing from her late husband. A mother of five and grandmother of ten, Pamela Arscott, of Franklin Park, Illinois, won the $1 […]
