Sports
January 2, 2024
Seven Betting Firms File Applications for North Carolina License
Ahead of the launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina, which may happen in the summer, several leading operators submitted their applications for a license. To offer services in the state and offer mobile and retail sports betting services, operators need to apply for a license with the gambling regulator, the North Carolina State […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Ohio’s Betting Industry Recorded $6B in Handle in 2023
Ohio’s flourishing sports betting industry saw punters wager a total of $6 billion within a year of the vertical’s legalization. The Buckeye State greenlit wagering on sports on January 1, 2023, allowing the seventh most populous state in the USA to join the community of states where wagering is legal. For reference, a billion of […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Man in Custody after Gunshots near Las Vegas Strip
A person, who allegedly shot from an MGM Signature Towers balcony in Las Vegas was arrested by police last week. An unconfirmed number of witnesses contacted police to report the shooting which occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday. Besides police officers, SWAT team members were also dispatched to the location of the incident […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Sports Betting Operators Increase Spending for TV Ads
Since the repeal of PASPA in 2018, nearly 40 US states currently offer some form of sports betting. The significant expansion of the activity and its growing popularity helped create a competitive sports betting market. In light of this, betting operators across the country try to engage with new customers by offering different promotions and […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Rising Sports Betting Trend Puts Young Men at Risk of Gambling Addiction
In a rapid expansion of legal sports betting across 36 US states, the gambling industry is witnessing unprecedented growth. However, experts are expressing growing concerns about the toll it may take on the mental health of young men. A Rutgers University Report Unveils the Impact of Online Betting on Gen Z The surge in online […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
College Football Playoff Set to Spark Intense Betting Action
As college football enthusiasts eagerly await the kickoff of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff semifinals, all eyes are on the betting lines, with expectations of record-breaking wagers. Westgate Executive Predicts Unprecedented Betting Surge for College Football Playoffs Jay Kornegay, Westgate’s vice president of race and sports operations, anticipates a significant surge in betting activity not […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Skill Games Developer Urges PA Lawmakers for Sensible Regulations
Skill games have been gaining popularity for several years across Pennsylvania. This resulted in a debate about the regulation and taxation of those games. A major win for skill games was a court decision dating back to early last month. At the time, the Commonwealth Court recognized a decision of a lower court that acknowledged […]
Industry
January 1, 2024
Antigua and Barbuda Turns to US to Settle Gambling Dispute
For over 20 years now, the country’s gambling regulation has found itself at loggerheads with the United States’ gambling laws, which Antigua and Barbuda has insisted are discriminatory. The country even won a case with the World Trade Organization, as it was shut out of the United States gambling market and sought a $21 million […]
Casino
January 1, 2024
Comstock Doubles Down on Fairfax County Casino Push with Lobbyists
There have been several moves that indicate that Comstock Holding Companies Inc. is gearing up to do just that with the media outlet citing evidence that the company has hired six lobbyists who should help argue its case when the Virginia General Assembly session commences on January 10, 2024. Communicating Readiness to Build a Project […]
Casino
January 1, 2024
NH Concord Casino Shuts Down amid Owner’s COVID Funds Misuse
A former state senator, the owner of the casino, has been accused of misusing public COVID-19 relief funds to purchase luxury cars. The accusations have been vehemently denied by both former Rep. Senator Andy Sanborn and his legal representative who has accused the state of building its case on thin grounds and without substantiated evidence. […]
