Industry
August 25, 2025
Las Vegas GP Sues Shop for Allegedly Selling Counterfeit Merch
Formula 1 is suing Bonanza Gift Shop and Crazy Ely, both of which the corporation alleges have been peddling counterfeit merchandise tied to the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The offense supposedly goes back to 2023 when the offenses occurred. Alleged F1 Counterfeit Goods Lead to $1M Claim Against Pair of Shops The corporation has thrown […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
1-800-GAMBLER Helpline, Up and Running Despite Conflict
Last month, we reported on the national problem gambling helpline being at risk of no longer offering access to much-needed support because of a legal disagreement between the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Despite the back-and-forth, CCGNJ insists the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline that’s been around […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Betr Arcade Launches in 29 States With Peer-to-Peer Skill Games
Betr, a sports gaming company started by Joey Levy, an entrepreneur, and Jake Paul, a YouTuber who became a boxer, has expanded its reach in the US market. Levy and Paul have now launched Betr Arcade, a new platform for skill-based gaming where players compete against each other. This new feature is available in 29 […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Nevada Gambler Gets 15 Years for $11M PPP Loan Fraud
A man from Nevada has received a lengthy prison sentence for orchestrating one of the state’s largest pandemic relief fraud cases. M.D., of Henderson, was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release, after a jury found him guilty of stealing over $11 million in Paycheck Protection Program […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Broadway Theaters Rally Audience to Oppose Caesars’ Times Square Casino
Theater owners on Broadway have stepped up their fight against plans to build a casino in Times Square. They are warning that this project could put the future of New York’s famous Theater District at risk. Playbill Inserts Urge New Yorkers to Oppose Caesars’ Times Square Casino In the last week, people going to shows […]
Legal
August 22, 2025
Former Maryland PTA Pres Charged for Embezzling $1M and Gambling It Away
The US Attorney’s Office in Maryland has initiated criminal proceedings against the former president of the Maryland Parent Teacher Association (PTA), LaTonja Carrera, 51, accusing her of misusing almost $1 million in public funds on expenses such as voodoo sex spells, luxury vacations, and gambling. Former Maryland PTA Executive Under Suspicion of Using Embezzled Money […]
Lottery
August 22, 2025
Ohio Lottery Player Scoops up $300K Prize from Scratch-off Ticket
The Ohio Lottery announced that it has sold a $300,000 winning ticket. The lucky player who secured the mouth-watering prize was playing one of the lottery scratch-off games. Shine Bright Like a… In its official press release, the Ohio Lottery clarified that the $300,000 prize was won from a $10 White Diamonds scratcher. This is […]
Industry
August 22, 2025
PGCB Publishes July Report as Industry Revenue Grows to $558M
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has published its financial report for July, highlighting a double-digit increase in gaming revenue. While most verticals experienced growth, table games, VGTs, and fantasy sports declined slightly. Online Gaming, Especially Slots, Experienced Stellar Growth According to the PGCB, the combined total revenue generated by the state’s gaming industry reached […]
Business
August 22, 2025
DraftKings Puts an End to Credit Card Deposits
US sports betting and gaming powerhouse DraftKings has informed its American customers that it will no longer accept payments with credit cards. The decision comes amid broader efforts to minimize gambling harm in the US and prevent harmed customers from overspending. The Change Applies to DraftKings’ Sportsbook and Online Casino The change was communicated to […]
Sports
August 22, 2025
Jake Paul Taking on Gervonta Davis Puts Him at Disadvantage, Oddsmakers Say
Jake Paul did not win much praise for his fight against Mike Tyson. While the bout was a record-breaker in every possible way, controversies persisted until the very first gong hit, and sometimes after. Jake Paul Takes on First Serious Boxing Opponent, Oddsmakers Not Backing Him Jake Paul, though, has not let that slow him […]
