Sports
December 11, 2023
FanDuel to Launch in North Carolina Through PGA Tour Partnership
The news was originally confirmed by Sports Business Journal and later picked up by other media outlets. This partnership is not exactly surprising either as FanDuel and PGA Tour have worked together and FanDuel is an official partner of the organization. Previously, the pair has teamed up for live golf betting. PGA Tour and FanDuel […]
Casino
December 11, 2023
Las Vegas Sands Affiliate Acquires Land in Irving Ahead of Mavericks Deal
In a move that adds intrigue to the recent acquisition of a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks by Las Vegas Sands Corp. matriarch, Miriam Adelson, it has come to light that an entity linked to the gaming giant purchased a significant parcel of land in Irving, Texas, just months prior to the high-profile sports […]
Lottery
December 11, 2023
Man Wins $10M Twice in Two Years from Scratch-Off Tickets
Murray has become a bit of a sensation in his own right after the man won $10 million playing scratch-off lotteries in two consecutive years. He hit $10 million in both 2022 and 2023 and did so on not particularly big tickets as well. Playing for the Love of the Game, Winning Like a Champ […]
Poker
December 11, 2023
Erik Seidel Clinches 10th WSOP Bracelet with Super High Roller Triumph
The legendary Erik Seidel secured his tenth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by claiming victory in $50,000 Super High Roller at the WSOP Paradise, held at the Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas. Erik Seidel Triumphs in $50,000 Super High Roller Seidel, a Poker Hall of Famer, now joins an exclusive group of players with […]
Industry
December 11, 2023
FanDuel Accused of Lobbying against Gambling Protections for the Vulnerable
Documents obtained through a freedom of information request have exposed attempts by one of the United States’ largest online gambling operators to weaken rules aimed at protecting young and vulnerable individuals and addressing problem gambling. FanDuel, owned by the Dublin-based gambling giant Flutter Entertainment, allegedly lobbied against a proposed ban on specific words and phrases […]
Legal
December 8, 2023
DraftKings Faces Lawsuit in Massachusetts for Misleading Bonus
The Public Health Advocacy Institute, which is the plaintiff, argues that the $1,000 bonus bet offer is unfair and that it misleads players into thinking that they are receiving $1,000 for free. In fact, the terms are near-impossible to complete, the lawsuit seems to allege. Addressing the Nature of Bonus Marketing To obtain the amount, […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Senator Beach Wants to Legalize Gambling in Georgia
To this day, Georgia remains one of the most gambling-unfriendly states in the US. However, pro-gambling advocates seek to change that as they believe that launching casino gaming and sports betting would bring tons of benefits to the state. Senator Brandon Beach is one of the most avid supporters of gambling in Georgia. He commented […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Google Changes US-Specific Jurisdictions Gambling Ad Policy
The company that is also behind the largest search engine said that to advertise, entities would have to receive a certification. The measure will apply to both sports betting (in Vermont where state-approved entities will be able to advertise gambling) and lottery couriers (which must have a state license) in Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey, and […]
Sports
December 8, 2023
Ex-Jaguars Employee Who Allegedly Stole $22M Suffers from Gambling Addiction
The news was originally shared by ESPN which detailed the former Jacksonville Jaguars’ employee’s alleged criminal behavior. Patel is facing federal fraud charges, and he is also a struggling gambling addict, his lawyer attested. Gambling Addiction Pushes Alleged Fraudster to Desperate Lengths The alleged theft, though, is significant, and gambling addicts usually do not receive […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Twelve Ballot Initiatives Seek to Garner Support for Betting in Missouri
Missouri lawmakers and professional sports teams will continue to promote the legalization of sports betting in the state of Missouri. Ahead of the next legislative season, 12 ballot initiatives have been approved for circulation. Four of them were filed by local sports organizations. The ballots were cleared for signature gathering, allowing them to seek supporters […]
