Casino
December 18, 2023
New Jersey iGaming Steals the Spotlight in November Gambling Results
Gross gaming revenue for online slot and table games soared to $171.5 million, which is the highest yield recorded in a single month by the regulator, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Online Casino Games Lead the Way in November The strongest online performance in iGaming has been posted amid increased spending on “at-home” […]
Sports
December 18, 2023
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Reveals Childhood of Bootlegging and Gambling
In a revelation that adds a unique chapter to the life story of NBA legend Charles Barkley, the former basketball star disclosed that his family ran an underground casino and engaged in bootlegging during his childhood in Leeds, Alabama. Barkley, known for his colorful personality both on and off the court, unveiled these details in […]
Casino
December 18, 2023
Wynn Resort Sued by Family of Woman Who Collapsed at Slot and Died
The Wynn Las Vegas patron’s family is now stepping in to demand what they insist is justice. In their allegations, the family of Billie Sakkab, 74, insists that there was a lack of proper intervention on behalf of the casino. A lawsuit has been filed with the Clark County District Court, with the family represented […]
Lottery
December 18, 2023
Airport Worker Hits It Big with $20M Lunch Break Lottery Win
The San Francisco Bay Area man purchased the ticket in a local liquor store only to find out that the ticket was worth $20 million. This happened during his launch break as a skycap at the local airport and playing the $30 “Set For Life” game. $20M to Realize a Lifelong Dream Commenting on his […]
Sports
December 15, 2023
Missouri Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic Odds, Time, and Prediction
The 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic will be the 13th time that the Missouri Tigers are taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes lead the all-time series 10-1-1, but it’s been a while since these two played each other the last time. In fact, their previous duel happened in 1998. Twenty-five years later, the Tigers […]
Poker
December 15, 2023
WPT World Championship Poised to Hit $40M Guarantee
The World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship saw 973 players enter Day 1c on Thursday, bringing the total number of entries to 2,312. Day 1d is set to take place on Friday and is expected to attract enough players for the tournament to hit the $40 million guarantee. PokerNews reported that the first three Day […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
CAESE Continues Its Fight against Smoking in NJ’s Casinos, Plans PAC Formation
The war over the future of smoking at New Jersey’s casinos continues as proponents of a smoking ban announce plans for the formation of a new political action committee. The initiative is led by Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a group of Atlantic City casino employees that is determined to end indoor smoking in […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
DraftKings Violates Massachusetts’ Credit Card Rules, Faces Adjudicatory Hearing
Sports betting powerhouse DraftKings is under fire in Massachusetts over depositing violations. The operator is now facing an adjudicatory hearing in the state. As it turns out, DraftKings had accidentally allowed its users to use out-of-state credit cards to fuel their accounts, in violation of Massachusetts’ gambling rules. For reference, no gambling operators in the […]
Sports
December 15, 2023
NFL Officials under Increased Scrutiny as the League Tightens Its Integrity Policies
Blandino, a well-recognized figure in NFL officiating, recently offered intriguing revelations about the league’s stringent measures to protect the integrity of games. While sanctions against players guilty of gambling violations have helped reduce such cases, NFL officials face even stricter checks. Blandino revealed that some referees had received offers to influence games. However, he remained […]
Sports
December 15, 2023
EPIC, MLB, and Entain Foundation US Target Gambling Issues in Minor Baseball
The collaboration will seek to help and intervene in cases of gambling harm or illicit betting among young players who may be exposed to various dangers associated with gambling but are not getting enough support to overcome those problems. Minor League Baseball Getting the RG Resources It Needs EPIC Global Solutions, which recently rebranded, will […]
