Legal
April 4, 2024
Roblox Illegal Gambling Lawsuit Given Green Light by Judge
In December, the popular virtual gaming platform, Roblox, was tangled in a class action lawsuit that claims it facilitated child gambling. The lawsuit was filed by two parents, Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass, who claimed that their children used Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, to gain access to unauthorized gambling services. This ultimately resulted in money […]
Business
April 4, 2024
Kambi Tribal Report: Most Bettors Reinvested Their Winnings
Kambi has published its Tribal Sports Betting Report 2024, highlighting a dramatic increase in betting handle among its tribal operator partners. According to the group, its North American tribal clients saw a handle increase of 128% between 2022 and 2023. The increase in handle was driven by a number of factors, including the growing popularity […]
Sports
April 4, 2024
Louisiana to Roll out Ban on College Prop Bets Starting from August
A new change announced by the gambling regulator in Louisiana seeks to ban prop bets for college sports. The statewide expansion of sports betting paved the way for wagering on college games, in addition to professional sports. With many states offering a wide range of betting options, wagers that involved specific parts of the game […]
Legal
April 4, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit in Massachusetts against DraftKings Moved to BLS
A lawsuit filed by a non-profit organization that safeguards the public health in Massachusetts against the leading gaming and betting giant, DraftKings, was reassigned to another court recently. The change came upon a request from the gaming and betting company which is the defendant in the lawsuit. DraftKings requested the class action lawsuit to be […]
Industry
April 4, 2024
Michigan Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling Operations
Michigan’s gaming watchdog, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating unregulated casino-style gambling machines from local businesses and dismantling illicit gambling rings. Michigan’s Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling Protects Consumers Under Michigan law, gambling is strictly regulated and confined to licensed casinos, making any unauthorized gambling activity illegal. The proliferation of […]
Casino
April 4, 2024
Study Reveals Massachusetts Casinos Fail to Fuel Problem Gambling Surge
A recent study conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst reveals that the introduction of casinos in Massachusetts has not led to a surge in problem gambling, contrary to some expectations. UMass Research Shows Slight Decrease in Problem Gambling The findings, presented to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, indicate that despite the proliferation of gambling opportunities, […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Clark County Reaches Vital Milestone on 1 October Memorial Project
The Clark County Commission has taken a significant step forward in its 1 October Memorial project by designating the non-profit Vegas Strong Fund to oversee fundraising, design, and construction. This decision follows a comprehensive effort by the 1 October Committee, which concluded last summer after gathering extensive input from victims’ families, survivors, and the broader […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Couple Arrested in Boulder City for Mistreating Dozens of Animals
Boulder City Police Department made a startling discovery on Friday when they pulled over a car with a broken taillight near Nevada Way and Juniper Way. Inside the vehicle, officers found 51 guinea pigs and rabbits, 11 of which were already dead, according to city officials. A subsequent raid on the suspects’ dwelling revealed even […]
Business
April 3, 2024
Bally’s Remains Bullish on Petersburg Casino Despite Credit Rating Setbacks
Bally’s Corporation just suffered another setback as Fitch Ratings, an American credit rating agency, lowered its outlook on the operator. Previously B+, the company’s rating has now been reduced to B because of the casino company’s precarious financial situation. Fitch is not the only big credit rating agency to lower Bally’s either. Previously, Moody’s and […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Massachusetts’ Lottery and Online Betting Recorded Suboptimal Revenues in February
Massachusetts’ State Lottery has suggested that the online sports betting sector is hurting its revenue but the latter vertical’s figures show that this might not be the full picture. The Lottery Seeks to Go Online The Massachusetts State Lottery is seeking to launch online lottery options in order to remain competitive amid the growing popularity […]
