Sports
August 10, 2023
FOX BET May Not Be Dead as Murdoch Wants to Leverage Super 6
The Tuesday call with investors saw Murdoch discuss the recent and rather abrupt shutdown of the corporation’s betting arm. FOX BET was launched in the hopes of striking a unique and highly lucrative balance between FOX’s involvement in sports and the fast-evolving sports gambling market. FOX Boss Talks the Future of the Sports Betting Brand […]
Casino
August 10, 2023
Connecticut Tribal Resorts Determined to Remain Smoke-Free
The resorts in question, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, decided to opt out of indoor smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic, fearing that cigarette smoke could help the virus spread and infect more people. More than a year after the pandemic has been defeated, the resorts seem to show very little interest in bringing back smoking on […]
Industry
August 10, 2023
Gambler Files Lawsuit against Ameristar Casino in Colorado
Counting cards is an activity that casinos disagree with, but it is often difficult to spot, prove and even prevent in some cases. While casinos obviously do not like players that count cards and may enforce penalties such as permanent bans, based on the rules in effect for each gambling property, the activity itself isn’t […]
Business
August 10, 2023
Penn Entertainment Sees Q2 Revenue Surge Amid Transformative ESPN Agreement
The entertainment giant reported revenues of $1.67 billion for the quarter, with a net income of $78.1 million, marking a substantial improvement from the $26.1 million recorded during the same period in the prior year. PENN Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call Centers on ESPN Partnership and Barstool Divestiture Despite these promising figures, the company’s Q2 earnings […]
Lottery
August 9, 2023
Winning Ticket in Florida Hits Record-Setting Mega Millions Jackpot
A lucky ticket-holder in Florida won the record-sized Mega Millions jackpot following the lottery’s drawing on Tuesday. The jackpot was able to survive for quite some time, surpassing $1 billion before finally, a lucky winner guessed all white balls and the gold Mega Ball on the 31st drawing from August 8, 2023. The lucky winner […]
Sports
August 9, 2023
Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC Leagues Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Lionel Messi has been nothing short of brilliant since coming to Inter Miami, but his new teammates haven’t been as great. This goes especially for those playing in the defensive line, who’ve allowed too many goals (four in the previous game). This is actually great news for Charlotte CF whose only chance of beating Inter […]
Business
August 9, 2023
Hacksaw Gaming Celebrates US Market Entry with RSI
The leading provider of games for the online gambling vertical, Hacksaw Gaming, announced it entered the regulated online gambling market in the United States thanks to a new content distribution deal. The company unveiled Wednesday that it joined forces with the fast-growing and trusted online casino and sports betting operator in the US, Rush Street […]
Business
August 9, 2023
Barstool Sports Back to the Pirate Ship after Penn Sells It Back to David Portnoy
Dave Portnoy, the founder of the sports media giant Barstool Sports, has purchased the company back from Penn. In “ probably the biggest emergency press conference” he’s ever held on Twitter/X, Portnoy explained the deal and how it came to this. Portnoy confirmed that, for the first time in a decade, he is back in […]
Industry
August 9, 2023
Gambling Regulator in Massachusetts Overhauls Privacy Regulations
Ensuring consumer protection and compliance with the established rules are a part of the priorities of gambling regulators across the US. While gambling regulators monitor for compliance, they can also implement changes to the sector that increase player protection, allowing users to enjoy gambling activities safely and responsibly. The gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts […]
Sports
August 9, 2023
ESPN and Penn Entertainment Team Up and Reveal Upcoming ESPN BET Launch
ESPN and Penn Entertainment are set to shake up the sports betting landscape with their groundbreaking partnership, giving birth to the ESPN BET sportsbook. Penn Entertainment’s Rebranding Paves the Way for ESPN BET Launch Under the terms of the agreement, Penn Entertainment will undergo a rebranding effort, transforming its existing Barstool Sportsbook into ESPN BET. […]
