Sports
September 23, 2025
Nebraska Petition Drive Aims to Put Online Sports Betting on 2026 Ballot
Casino operators and advocates in Nebraska are shifting their focus from the statehouse to the voters. They plan to start a petition drive to put mobile sports betting on the 2026 ballot. WarHorse Casinos Spearhead Campaign to Put Online Betting Before Nebraska Voters in 2026 The campaign would ask Nebraska residents to approve a change […]
Casino
September 23, 2025
State Dept Employee Gets 12 Months for $650K Embezzlement Linked to Gambling
An ex-US State Department employee has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after Judge Christopher R. Cooper found her guilty of embezzling more than $650,000 from the institution to fuel her gambling activities. Despite the defense citing addiction as the reason why Levita Almuete Ferrer misappropriated the money, she will have […]
Sports
September 23, 2025
Iowa Gambler Urges Judge to Rule on $14M DraftKings Dispute
An Iowa man wants a judge to decide his ongoing legal fight with DraftKings. He claims the sports betting company canceled wagers that he believes should have won him over $14 million. Lawsuit Claims DraftKings Used Changing Rules to Cancel Multi-Million Payout Nicholas Bavas, who lives in Dallas County, sued earlier this year after DraftKings […]
Casino
September 23, 2025
Manhattan Casino Dreams Come to an End as Panel Rejects Final Proposal
Manhattan’s chances to get its first casino have now disappeared after a local advisory group said no to the last remaining offer for the borough. This decision puts a stop to years of talks about whether the city’s business and tourist center might add a Vegas-style resort to what it offers. Community Group Stops $11 […]
Poker
September 23, 2025
Mikki Mase Faces a Defamation Lawsuit by Sean Perry
Sean Perry, a poker player, is suing fellow poker player Mikky Mase for defamation. Each of the two could be considered a controversial gambler. A lawsuit was filed on August 29 in the Nevada district court, after Mase made several sexual assault allegations against Perry. The individuals listed in the lawsuit are Michael Meiterman (Mase), […]
Lottery
September 22, 2025
Jackpot Fever Sweeps New Jersey as Four Players Win Jersey Cash 5 Jackpots
Sometimes, the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot can go unclaimed for multiple days at a time. In other cases, the game can mint multiple winners in the span of a few days. This is exactly what happened between September 19 and 21 when four separate players won jackpot prizes. Two Players Won the Jersey Cash 5 […]
Sports
September 22, 2025
UFC Plans Massive White House Event, with Possible McGregor Comeback
UFC CEO and president Dana White unveiled renderings of next year’s UFC White House event, promising to create a festival-like atmosphere for the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the USA. White Talks About the Upcoming UFC White House Event On September 19, White told Bret Baier on FOX News Channel’s Special Report that his […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Experiences Job Loss Amidst Lower Visitor Numbers
According to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Las Vegas area lost 4,300 jobs between July and August, marking a 0.4% decline. The sharp decrease in employment follows a significant drop in tourism during the summer months. Las Vegas Jobs Dip Amid Slump in Tourism David […]
Business
September 22, 2025
Allwyn Ventures into the DFS Space with PrizePicks Majority Stake Acquisition
Global lottery giant Allwyn International announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in North America-facing daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks. Allwyn to Buy a Majority Stake in PrizePicks In its announcement, Allwyn said that it will purchase a 62.3% stake in PrizePicks for an initial cash consideration […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Bookkeeper Who Stole Near $10M to Gamble Sentenced to Federal Prison
H.Y.A., 58, will have to serve 51 months in a federal prison over her misappropriation of company funds running up to $9.8 million, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said on Thursday. The sentencing comes after prosecutors proved and a court found H.Y.A. guilty of wire fraud and filing a false […]
