Gambling News - 'Usa'
Casino
September 22, 2025
Beloved Little League Treasurer May Have Stolen $165K for Gambling – Dies Suddenly
A man in Connecticut, who was also the treasurer of a Little League Baseball Chapter, is said to have gambled a considerable amount of the money he allegedly embezzled from the organization. Man’s Death Reveals the Embezzlement of $165K The person in question is suspected by police of having embezzled $165,000 from a Little League […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Plan Gains Ground as Manhattan Bids Stumble
Steve Cohen, who owns the Mets, sees his dream of an $8 billion entertainment and casino complex near Citi Field picking up speed. His proposal now stands out as one of the top contenders in New York’s fierce competition for three downstate casino licenses. ‘Metropolitan Park’ Now Leads the Pack After Manhattan Casino Bids Fall […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Roblox Tries to Get Lawsuit Thrown Out Over Alleged Ties to Gambling
Roblox went back to federal court in San Francisco this week. The company asked a judge to throw out claims that it made money from kids gambling with its virtual money Robux. Parents filed a class action lawsuit saying their children could bet Robux on outside websites that worked like casinos. Roblox Denies Profiting from […]
Poker
September 22, 2025
Dallas Social Club Wins Fight to Keep Poker Offering
The former III Forks steakhouse, once a Dallas North Tollways landmark, has been given new life. The North Dallas icon that officially shut five years ago has undergone an impressive $15 million overhaul and is now home to the Champions Social Club, an upscale private club cleverly mixing fine dining with ambitious plans. Bumpy Ride […]
Poker
September 22, 2025
Poker Pro Craig Bergeron Recharged in Detroit Murder Case
The case of poker pro Craig Bergeron has taken a number of twists over the past days, keeping both the legal system and the poker world on the edge of their seats. The 36-year-old Michigan native is facing first-degree murder charges after authorities allege he randomly shot and killed 37-year-old Tommy “Mike” Ireland on the […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Prison Time for Minnesotan Woman who Embezzled and Gambled Away $2.7M
Several days ago, Destiny McKayla Combs, a woman from Minnesota, was sentenced to 51 months of prison and 3 years of supervised release following an investigation by several government agencies. It was discovered that Combs had been embezzling money from her employer to pay off her gambling debts. The amount of money taken was over […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
White House Discussing New CFTC Candidates, Report Says
According to a Bloomberg report, the White House is exploring alternative candidates to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as Brian Quintenz’s confirmation remains stalled. White House Weighs Alternatives for CFTC Head The report states that the Trump administration has been actively engaged in discussions on the matter in recent weeks. It also notes […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
Kalshi Surpasses $1B in Monthly Trading Volume, Establishes Global Dominance
Over the past year, prediction markets giant Kalshi has experienced a significant transformation, topping $1 billion in monthly traded volume, firmly establishing itself as the clear leader in the industry. Kalshi Establishes Global Prediction Markets Dominance The company reports that newly released data, drawn from publicly available metrics, shows Kalshi now controls 62.2% of the […]
Legal
September 19, 2025
New York Fire Department Discovers Illegal Gambling Den
An investigation by the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) into a complaint about illegal lithium-ion battery charging uncovered what is believed to be an illegal gambling operation. Fire Prevention Check Discovers Alleged Gambling Den While inspecting a location on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan, fire officials encountered a range of “dangerous and unlawful conditions,” including […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
Tribal Leadership Council Receives $50K Grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, federally recognized Indian tribe in California, has unveiled over $13.5 million in grants to support a variety of programs across the region. The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC), a national organization championing the sovereignty, leadership, and long-term sustainability of US tribes, is one of those recipients. Supporting the Next Generation […]