Business
May 9, 2023
New York Mobile Sportsbooks Enjoy Betting Handle Growth in April
The gambling regulator in New York, the New York State Gaming Commission, has announced its latest report, outlining the performance of mobile sports betting operators in April this year. Judging by the latest figures, sportsbooks enjoyed a busy month with mobile betting handle hitting $1.54 billion, marking an increase when compared to the corresponding period […]
Lottery
May 9, 2023
Arkansas Woman Wins $2.34M LOTTO Jackpot
A lucky player has finally claimed the $2,338,000 LOTTO jackpot in Arkansas, 5 News reported. According to the local news outlet, the huge jackpot was claimed by an anonymous woman from Sebastian County. The woman took the $2.3 million home after it had remained unclaimed for a week and a half. The lottery was drawn […]
Business
May 9, 2023
Caesars to Launch an iGaming App in 2023
American gambling giant Caesars Entertainment has plans to expand its digital presence. The company is considering launching a standalone icasino app later this year and bolstering its iGaming footprint. Caesars, which continues to rapidly expand across the retail and digital sector in more regulated states, believes that the new app will be a great opportunity […]
Casino
May 9, 2023
Circa Sports Joins Licensed Sportsbook Operators in Illinois
Circa Sports Illinois has received its license to operate in the state, marking a significant milestone in the eagerly awaited launch of legal sports betting in Prairie State. The Nevada-based sportsbook operator obtained its sports wagering management services provider license from the Illinois Gaming Board on April 27 in Chicago, granting it the authority to […]
Industry
May 9, 2023
Legal Sports Betting in the US Nears Its Fifth Anniversary
With sports betting spreading to more and more states, roughly two-thirds of jurisdictions now offer legalized wagering. The industry has provided substantial tax contributions to local governments and forever transformed US sports. However, lingering concerns over addiction and gambling harm continue to pose challenges. The Industry Reaches a Significant Milestone 14 May 2023 will mark […]
Industry
May 9, 2023
Kickapoo Tribe in Texas Fears Statewide Gambling Expansion
Texas is currently one of the few states that offers limited forms of gambling. There’s no sports betting available while retail gambling is limited. The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas has been operating the Lucky Eagle Casino for nearly three decades since it opened its doors back in 1996. Two other Tribes have also opened […]
Sports
May 9, 2023
Iowa Universities Face Investigations for Sports Wagering Violations
An investigation into sports wagering violations at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University has been launched, with 26 athletes and one employee of the athletic department at Iowa, as well as 15 athletes at Iowa State, suspected of violating The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules. The University of Iowa, in collaboration with […]
Business
May 9, 2023
Deloitte, WSJ Award Seminole Hard Rock Best Managed Company
Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal have been issuing the honor to companies that have revenues of at least $250 million every year. Hundreds of private companies from around the globe are competing and are subject to a rigorous testing process that evaluates each of them across four key components, part of their management skill […]
Legal
May 8, 2023
Well Fargo Allegedly Knew of Matthew Beasley’s Ponzi Scheme
Last year, Matthew Beasley, a Las Vegas lawyer and sports bettor, came under fire for alleged participation in a $460-500 million Ponzi scheme. Beasley, who refused to cooperate with the police at first, is believed to have been a part of a group that took money from more than 600 investors to live in luxury. […]
Poker
May 8, 2023
Bearded Man Wins Ladies’ Poker Tournament, Sparks Outrage
An elderly man has won a ladies’ poker tournament in Florida, sparking internet controversies and outrage. Under local laws, operators cannot prohibit men from entering women’s events, resulting in this confusing situation. The man who challenged the women in the $250 buy-in Ladies No-limit Hold’em (Re-Entry) event is David Hughes, a white-bearded man from Deltona. […]
