Legal
August 27, 2025
DraftKings Says It Was Right to Void Golf Bettor’s $14.2M Payout
US betting and gaming giant DraftKings has insisted that it was in the right to void the wagers of an Iowa man who was set to win some $14.2 million. The operator insisted that its policy allows it to cancel any bets due to errors. A Player’s Bets Were Voided The situation stems from the […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
Gambling Ads Are Bombarding US Spectators, The Guardian Says
In a recent article published by The Guardian, a UK media outlet with a clear editorial stance on the gambling industry, the publication argues that hockey fans in particular are “bombarded” with gambling logos and ads. These assets could be seen as often as every 13 seconds during TV coverage of top-flight games, the publication […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
Four Get Jail Time for Botched Heist at Oklahoma Casino
A North Texas man’s night of fun at Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, turned into a scary situation. Six months later, a Grayson County court has sentenced all four people involved in an armed robbery plan linked to the victim’s small casino prize. Four Convicted in Southmayd Gunpoint Robbery Tied to Casino Prize Prosecutors say […]
Sports
August 27, 2025
Ex-Jacksonville Jaguars Manager Calls $22M Theft “Illegal Borrowing”
Amit Patel, the former Jacksonville Jaguars finance manager who admitted to stealing more than $22 million from the National Football League professional American football team, says he never intended to keep the money. Instead, he claims he always planned to put it back, but his gambling losses interfered. “We’ll Put It Back, and No One […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
Caesars Times Square Casino Promises $15M for Manhattan Civil Rights Museum
The team proposing the Caesars Palace Times Square casino has said it will give $15 million to help build the Museum of Civil Rights in Manhattan. The group, Caesars Entertainment, SL Green Realty, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, shared that this promise is part of a bigger plan to offer $250 million in public benefits if […]
Sports
August 27, 2025
Ohio Warns Sportsbook Operators About Offering Prediction Markets
In a new letter, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued a stern warning to licensed sportsbook operators, stating that participation in prediction markets related to sporting events could put their ability to operate in the state at risk. Ohio Warns Sportsbook Operators According to the letter, if an Ohio sports gaming licensee chooses […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Las Vegas Continues to Lose Customers Due to Pricing and Policies
In June, Southern Nevada experienced its sixth consecutive monthly drop in visitation, marking the first double-digit percentage decline since February 2021. This trend has continued throughout the summer, and many are wondering why there are fewer and fewer tourists visiting Las Vegas. Las Vegas Continues to See Less Visitors The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
PGA Tour Head Wants Georgia to Legalize Sports Betting
Professional sports franchises and leagues once thought that legalizing sports gambling would be a mistake – now they think not legalizing sooner is an issue. Georgia is an outlier, as the state still avoids legal sports gambling. This has promoted local sports franchises as well as – most recently – the PGA Tour’s head, Scott […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Palms Casino Resort to Close Two Restaurants by Chefs Palladino and Vetri
According to a statement from the Palms Casino Resort, the venue has reached a mutual agreement with Chefs Luke Palladino and Marc Vetri not to extend the existing contracts for their respective restaurant operations. Two High-End Restaurants at the Palms Casino Resort Will Close Laguna Pool House and Rojo Lounge, both concepts developed by Chef […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
Prediction Markets Pose New Threat to Integrity, Warns NCAA
The NCAA has been actively monitoring the sports betting market in the country, urging lawmakers and regulators to do away with player prop bets targeting college-level events such as football and basketball. Now, though, the NCAA is also paying increasing attention to prediction markets and the platforms that offer them, arguing that there are few […]
