Industry
July 3, 2024
Are Offshore Bookmakers Losing the Battle Against the Regulated Sector in the US?
The writing is on the wall. Yet neither party is quite satisfied. Since the overturning of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018 by the Supreme Court of the United States, the country has become a fertile ground for sports betting operations. Fast forward to 2024, and the debate about whether this […]
Lottery
July 3, 2024
Mega Millions Jackpot Survives, Grows Beyond $160M for Friday
Across the United States, lottery players tried their luck for the Mega Millions jackpot from the drawing on Tuesday. Advertised at $137 million or a cash option of $63 million, the jackpot was able to survive the latest drawing. Regretfully, nobody was able to guess correctly all winning numbers 4, 8, 19, 31, 45 and […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Aristocrat Interactive and Hard Rock Digital Launch Online Games in NJ
Aristocrat’s new iGaming division that aims to “be the leading global provider in the regulated Real Money Gaming industry,” Aristocrat Interactive, has inked a new agreement with Hard Rock Digital, the company busy “building the future of online sports betting and interactive gaming.” The announcement, which was made public earlier in the week, explained that […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Indiana: Two Men Arrested over Attempted Robbery of Casino Winner
Two young men involved in a shooting and robbery of a casino visitor were recently arrested and charged. The criminal case from Newburgh, Indiana, involved a visitor of the French Lick Resort, a leading gaming and entertainment venue in the state. The victim and his girlfriend, whose names were not disclosed, visited the casino resort […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
US iGaming Revenues Grow as States Report Favorable May Figures
Gambling companies in the seven states where iGaming is legal have generated a total of $634.8 million in GGR for May, highlighting the industry’s growth. The reported figure marks an increase of 27.6% from May 2023. May 2024 was notably the second most profitable month in the history of US iGaming, second only to March […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
DraftKings Extortion Case Plaintiff Revealed as Steven Jacobs
The legal battle over the alleged DraftKings customer data leak took a dramatic turn as Steven Jacobs, the attorney representing the anonymous plaintiff, confirmed that he himself was the plaintiff. This revelation corroborates earlier reports and speculation based on court filings and statements on social media and should significantly affect the ongoing court proceedings. The […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
Michigan Illegal Gambling Case Settled, Owner Agrees to Stop
The case concerning an illegal gambling establishment in Michigan has reached a legal settlement, with the owner agreeing to no longer engage in similar operations. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the settlement was reached on May 7, resolving the matter for good. Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, who ran the unlicensed gambling operation, agreed to […]
Lottery
July 3, 2024
Woman in Disbelief after $1 Million Powerball Win
A lucky Powerball player from Grand Rapids revealed that she was “in disbelief” after uncovering she had won $1 million. On Tuesday, the Michigan Lottery released details regarding the lucky winner, a 66-year-old woman named Lisa Cecil. Although she won the hefty $1 million from a drawing early in June, the lucky winner recently visited […]
Casino
July 3, 2024
Former NH Senator and Casino Owner Retains Focus on New Development
On January 1, Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino in New Hampshire and former state Senator, was ordered to shut his venue amid allegations of misuse of COVID relief funds. The man was accused of obtaining fraudulently and misusing $844,000 in COVID relief funds, actions that ultimately put him in a tough spot. Sanborn […]
Sports
July 3, 2024
Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Heats up amid Joey Chestnut’s Absence
Traditionally, besides celebrations for Independence Day across the United States, plenty of other exciting events take place on the Fourth of July. Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest is among the events planned for July 4 but this year, a long-term champion recognized as the greatest of all time, Joey Chestnut, won’t compete in […]
