Gambling News - 'Usa'
Sports
February 8, 2024
Oregon Lottery Introduces Taylor Swift-Themed Super Bowl Bets
After the Associated Press announced that US sportsbooks were refraining from accepting bets on the possibility of pop icon Taylor Swift showing up at the much-anticipated Super Bowl to show support for boyfriend Travis Kelce and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, Oregon Lottery has exciting news for the Swifties. Namely, the lottery has announced […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Bet365 Makes a Foray into Arizona’s Sports Betting Market
Bet365 has forayed into Arizona’s online sports betting market, expanding its US reach. The operator’s products are now available in nine states, allowing millions of American adults to enjoy its industry-leading offerings. Bet365’s launch in Arizona was made possible by its partnership agreement with the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Thanks to its deal with the tribal […]
Business
February 8, 2024
Red Rock Resorts Enjoys Strong Q4 and Full Year 2023 Results
The leading casino and hospitality company, Red Rock Resorts, published its latest results, uncovering details regarding its performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. On Wednesday, the company released its unaudited report, pointing to strong growth in revenue as well as an increase in adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Supporters of Mobile Betting in Nebraska Organize a Public Poll
Since 2018 when the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA, sports betting expanded rapidly across the country. By now, 38 US states along with DC offer some form of legal wagering, leaving a handful of states that are currently trying to legalize the activity and a several that do not have any active legislation. Currently, […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Cybersecurity Expert Warns of the Dangers of Cyberattacks for Casinos
Cyberattacks against financial institutions and casinos are not uncommon. Considering the large amounts of money those organizations are in charge of, it comes as no surprise that they are targeted by hackers. While some cyberattacks fail, others succeed, resulting in losses that can be upwards of millions of dollars. Last year, MGM Resorts International, the […]
Legal
February 8, 2024
Fanatics VIP Chief Denies DraftKings Allegations Amid Legal Battle
In a legal tussle between sports betting giants, Fanatics’ newly appointed VIP chief, Michael Hermalyn, refutes allegations brought forth by DraftKings, terming them as “wrong and disappointing” and “false and fabricated.” Former DraftKings Employee Denies Allegations of Data Theft Conspiracy with Fanatics CEO The dispute took a legal turn when DraftKings filed a lawsuit accusing […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Alabama Gov. Ivey Shows Support for Gambling Proposal
The 2024 legislative session in Alabama will focus on a number of issues, including election voting, education and gaming. State Gov. Kay Ivey issued her 2024 State of the State Address, highlighting a number of important initiatives that will be among the priorities for lawmakers this year. In her State of the State Address, she […]
Sports
February 8, 2024
FanDuel’s CFO Silent on Nevada Plans Amid Licensing Hearing
Amidst the fervor of Super Bowl week in Las Vegas, FanDuel’s chief financial officer, David Jennings, remained tight-lipped regarding the company’s future ventures in Nevada during his appearance before the Nevada Gaming Control Board on February 7. FanDuel CFO’s Licensing Endorsement Paves Way for Nevada Expansion David Jennings, an Irish native who has held the […]
Lottery
February 7, 2024
Powerball Jackpot to Hit $228M for Wednesday Drawing
There are hours left to go until the next drawing of Powerball, America’s favorite lottery game. If a lucky person guesses correctly all five white balls along with the red Powerball from the upcoming drawing, they are in for a treat as the estimated jackpot from the game is $228 million. This grand prize represents […]
Industry
February 7, 2024
Fanatics Betting and Gaming Launches Fanatics Sportsbook in Iowa
A few weeks after hitting the Pennsylvanian market, Fanatics Betting and Gaming launched its Fanatics Sportsbook in the state of Iowa. As a result, Iowan players and visitors will now be able to download the dedicated Fanatics Sportsbook app and place exciting wagers with the operator. Iowa is notably the twelfth state where the Fanatics […]