Sports
April 17, 2024
Jontay Porter Allegedly Wagered Millions via Betting Account
The increasing popularity of sports betting continues to raise concerns about the impact of gambling on professional and collegiate sports. Over the last year, many scandals broke out, with accusations against collegiate and professional athletes who allegedly participated in gambling activities. Currently, sports leagues explicitly prohibit wagering by players or other involved personnel on their […]
Sports
April 17, 2024
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets 2024 NBA Playoffs Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets is a matchup of the Western Conference first round. The first game of the series is on the program on Saturday evening at Ball Arena, which is where the Nuggets beat the Lakers in each of their last five meetings. Can they do it again? Judging by the […]
Sports
April 17, 2024
Inter Miami vs. Nashville 2024 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Last weekend, Lionel Messi played for the full 90 minutes for the first time in six MLS rounds. He scored a goal, made one assist, and helped his team beat Sporting KC on the road. This coming weekend, the Herons are playing on their turf – Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – and Messi […]
Casino
April 16, 2024
Bruce Smith and The Cordish Companies Unveil New $1.4bn Project
The Cordish Companies together with Bruce Smith Enterprise unveiled details regarding Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, a new project with a $1.4 billion price tag located in the City of Petersburg, Virginia. Teaming up, the two companies confirmed their intention to codevelop the luxury gaming, hospitality and entertainment resort that will be positioned near Interstate […]
Business
April 16, 2024
Analysts Bullish on MGM Resorts Stock for Near-Term Rebound
MGM Resorts International, the globally recognizable entertainment and gaming operator, received a “Buy” rating for its stock by an expert analyst, while another firm recently highlighted the possibility for the company’s stock to rebound, despite recent dips. As of the market close on Monday, April 15, 2024, MGM’s stock traded at $42.85 per share. A […]
Industry
April 16, 2024
FanDuel Replaces GambetDC as Washington DC’s Sportsbook
Washington DC’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) has officially crowned FanDuel as the state’s new sports betting operator. Players in the state can now try out the operator’s new cutting-edge sportsbook app and enjoy enhanced wagering experiences. On April 15, FanDuel officially launched in the US capital, marking a new era for sports betting […]
Lottery
April 16, 2024
Mega Millions Ticket Price to Increase from $2 to $5, Reports Claim
Mega Millions’ head honchos are considering raising the price of the tickets, according to reports. While still unofficial, anonymous sources told Lottery Geeks that the price is expected to skyrocket from $2 to $5. While people familiar with the matter were convinced that this decision was “about as close to final as it can be,” […]
Legal
April 16, 2024
MGM Seeks to Block FTC’s 2023 Cyberattack Investigation with Lawsuit
In September, MGM Resorts International, the leading gaming and entertainment company, fell victim to a group of hackers. The actions of the suspected “Scattered Spider” group resulted in disruptions in the company’s operations for approximately one week. The local impact was related to missing amenities and inconvenience created for MGM guests. But the wider impact […]
Business
April 16, 2024
ESPN Bet’s Underperformance Causes Analyst to Lower Penn’s Price Target
In a recent development impacting the stock market, Penn Entertainment saw a downgrade in its price target by Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli. The analyst revised the target down to $19 per share from the previous $22, maintaining a “Neutral” rating. This alteration came in the wake of a turbulent trading day where Penn Entertainment’s […]
Industry
April 16, 2024
AHLA Publishes State-by-State Predictions about the US Hotel Industry
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has published its projection for the hospitality industry’s performance in 2024. The organization expects hotels across the country to generate record-breaking levels of federal, state and local tax revenue while paying employees historic totals of wages, salaries and compensations. The Association expects hotels to generate a whopping $83.4 […]
