Legal
October 13, 2023
Illinois Sweepstakes Business Manager Goes to Prison for Bribery
A sweepstakes gaming company manager in Chicago was sentenced to five and a half years in prison over his participation in an elaborate bribery scheme that involved a couple of Illinois lawmakers. The latest announcement was confirmed by the US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois on Thursday. James T. Weiss, the manager of a […]
Sports
October 12, 2023
2023 South Point NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
Even though he didn’t make it to the last 8, A. J. Allmendinger was the one who won last week’s race. William Byron finished just behind him, the result of which is that the Hendrick Motorsports driver is now sitting top of the NASCAR Drivers’ Championship. However, it’s a big question of how long he […]
Legal
October 12, 2023
West Flagler to Try Taking Florida Betting Case to the SCOTUS
West Flagler and Associates continues its battle over the future of sports betting in Florida. The firm will now try to involve the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in hopes of preventing the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s attempt to dominate and expand the betting market. Florida legalized sports betting for a while but […]
Lottery
October 12, 2023
Lucky Powerball Player in California Hits $1.76bn Jackpot
In July, a lucky player from California won the grand prize from America’s favorite lottery, Powerball. At the time, the lucky winner won a mouth-watering $1.08 billion grand prize. Now, after nearly 40 consecutive draws, another lucky player secured a life-changing jackpot. The drawing on Wednesday saw a single ticket from California guess correctly all […]
Lottery
October 12, 2023
Buckeye Man Grabs $1M Ohio Lottery Prize
The Ohio Lottery has turned another man’s life around as a local won a $1-million second-tier prize from the lottery’s Billion scratch-off tickets. Frank Phillips, a Columbiana County resident, won the life-changing prize after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at Hollywood Gaming Mahoning, local news outlets reported. The $1-million Ohio Lottery prize is an annuity that […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
DraftKings Sees Women’s Sports and Live Wagering as Key Growth Drivers
The US sports betting industry is on the cusp of significant growth, with emerging opportunities tied to women’s sports and live wagering. Jason Robins, co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, made these observations during his keynote address at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. He discussed how evolving customer interests and technology advancements shape […]
Casino
October 12, 2023
Steve Cohen Considers Constructing Citi Field Casino
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets MLB franchise, has plans to construct a new casino next to the team’s home stadium, Citi Field. Cohen hopes that the new property would attract more people to the area. The move would mirror other franchises’ efforts to attract people to their stadiums. During Sportico’s recent […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
MGM Resorts Emails Rewards Members after September’s Cyberattack
Last month, MGM Resorts International was the victim of a devastating cyberattack. The unprecedented security issue temporarily impacted the operator’s business. Different reports and gaming industry experts suggested the company has been losing millions due to the cyberattack. Now, it appears MGM Resorts has started emailing customers whose stay was impacted by the cyberattack from […]
Casino
October 12, 2023
DSD Renewables Powers Caesars’ Atlantic City Properties with Solar Energy
DSD Renewables (DSD) has successfully completed a cutting-edge solar portfolio spanning 6.5 MW for Caesars Entertainment, enriching the skyline of Atlantic City with sustainable power solutions. The project, consisting of four canopies strategically placed across two prominent Caesars Atlantic City properties, is poised to generate approximately 8.29 MWh of clean energy annually, contributing to Caesars […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
NY Casinos and Racinos Unite for Unbiased Seneca Compact
The gaming compact between New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians, a leading employer that offers jobs for thousands of state residents, is set to expire on December 9, 2023. As time is running out and there are approximately two months until the expiry of the contract, intensive talks continue. While the Seneca […]
