Gambling News - 'Usa'
Sports
April 24, 2023
NFL Suspends Five Players for Gambling Violations
The National Football League (NFL) has suspended five players, including four Detroit Lions, for violating the league’s gambling policy. Detroit Lions Players Suspended for Gambling on NFL Games The NFL prohibits any form of gambling within the NFL premises, and the players found guilty have been suspended for six games or indefinitely. The four Detroit […]
Industry
April 21, 2023
Hard Rock Boss Paints Grim Picture About Future of Atlantic City
In January last year, New York launched its mobile sports betting market. Immediately the state set new records for betting handle, surpassing markets that had been operating for years. Then, the state sought to expand further the gambling options for residents and visitors, introducing a plan for three downstate casinos. Announced a few months ago, […]
Legal
April 21, 2023
Las Vegas Police Arrests Alleged Serial Casino Robber
A man, who is believed to be involved in a series of casino robberies was arrested earlier this week and booked into the Clark County Detention Center (CCDC) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on multiple charges including robbery with a deadly weapon, burglary and more. The man, identified by the police as Dshante Styles, is allegedly […]
Sports
April 21, 2023
Global Leader in Online Sports Betting and Gaming Plans Expansion to Denver
The approval was made during a meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, where several projects were considered, including a brand-new office by a global sports betting company, which remains anonymous for the time being. Project Forge Will Create 807 Jobs and Bring a $40M Investment One of the approved projects is Project Forge, an expansion […]
Casino
April 21, 2023
New Jersey Attorney General Announces Measures to Tackle Gambling Addiction
In an effort to tackle the problem of gambling addiction, New Jersey’s Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) director David Rebuck have announced several new measures, including the establishment of a new position to deal with responsible gaming, new advertising standards for operators and easier self-exclusion access for players. New […]
Industry
April 20, 2023
Kindbridge Appoints David Jacques Farahi as Executive Chairman
Kindbridge, the mental health care provider for distressed and disordered gamblers, announced the appointment of the former president of the Colorado Gaming Association, David Jacques Farahi, as executive chairman of the Board of Directors. Help Build State-Level Relationships The appointment of Farahi is expected to further Kindbridge’s expansion in the US by bringing his knowledge […]
Sports
April 20, 2023
Kindred Group Launches Retail Operations in Washington State
Kindred Group, a leading online gambling operator, has announced the launch of its retail operations at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Washington State. Kindred Group to Launch Immersive Unibet Sports Betting Lounge in Washington The next phase will see the launch of an immersive Unibet sports betting lounge, which is set to open later […]
Legal
April 20, 2023
Virginia to Launch Problem Gaming Treatment Initiative
Problem gambling has been a growing concern for lawmakers and advocacy groups in the state, necessitating the creation of new legislation. Senate Bill 836 is an all-encompassing solution, aiding individuals struggling with addiction and working with operators to tackle potential problems in their infancy. The bi-partisan effort will be pivotal to protecting vulnerable groups and […]
Sports
April 20, 2023
Fanatics Hints Plans for Further US Sportsbook Expansion
The fast-growing sports platform, Fanatics, currently offers its sports betting services at a retail location at FedExField in Maryland. Previously, the company hinted about expansion to other states including Pennsylvania, Massachusetts as well as Ohio. But the company’s CEO and founder, Michael Rubin, explained that statewide expansion to 12 or even 15 US states is […]
Poker
April 20, 2023
Proposed Online Poker Transparency Bill Fails in Nevada
The Nevada Independent reported that the state of Nevada’s legislative procedure has led to the demise of a proposed bill that aimed to enhance transparency in the online poker industry within the state. Caesars Entertainment’s Opposition Leads to Death of Online Poker Transparency Bill The bill’s primary backer, professional poker player Sara Cholhagian Ralston, made […]