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NFL Signs Sports Betting Deals With Fanatics, DraftKings and FanDuel
The National Football League (NFL) has officially added Fanatics Sportsbook to its roster of sports betting partners alongside DraftKings and FanDuel. Casino.org first reported the Fanatics deal on Aug. 18. DraftKings and FanDuel have held the designation since 2021. All three operators have signed multiyear agreements. Fanatics Expands NFL Relationship “We are thrilled to expand […] The post NFL
LOST VEGAS: Missing Bob Stupak Statue Resurfaces on eBay
A bronze statue of Bob Stupak that once welcomed visitors into the Stratosphere, and was last publicly seen more than 20 years ago at a casino museum at the Tropicana, has resurfaced on eBay. Its current owner is asking $90,000 (or best offer), and acknowledges that its claim — written on its plaque — to […] The post LOST VEGAS: Missing Bob Stupak Statue Resurfaces on eBay appeared first on Casino
Nationwide: Betting, Prediction Markets Sap Wealth-Building
Add Nationwide to the growing list of financial services firms cautioning that retail prediction market traders and sports bettors are making mistakes when they direct capital away from standard investment accounts to pursue higher-risk gains. In a recent report, Mark Hackett, chief investment strategist at Nationwide’s investment management group, echoes an increasingly familiar refrain: Betting,
Alberta Minister Accuses BCLC Chair of Being ‘Disingenuous’
The Alberta government minister who spearheaded the province’s competitive iGaming market has issued a sharp rebuttal to criticism from British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) chair Greg Moore. “It is disingenuous for the chair of another province’s Crown gaming corporation to criticize another government’s policy decisions,” said Dale Nally, the province’s minister of Service Alberta and […]
CDC Gaming: Inside the latest prediction market developments
Kalshi has objected to claims that the sports event contracts the prediction market offers are equivalent to traditional sports betting as legal action by New York, Connecticut, and other states ramps up over the legality of their contracts. The company published a detailed response to an article in The New York Times, saying the paper... Read more » Source
Prediction Market ETF Filings Surge as SEC Delays Approvals
A surge in filings for prediction market Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is putting pressure on regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to quickly develop appropriate regulatory solutions. However, this hasn’t happened yet, as the SEC hasn’t approved any prediction-market ETFs. There’s a Growing Number of Prediction Market ETF Filings The issue became more apparent […]
Thai Serial Killer Sentenced to Death Again Over Killings Linked to Gambling Debt
Thailand’s criminal court has given Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, known colloquially as “Am Cyanide,” a second death sentence for fatally poisoning a creditor in Nakhon Pathom province in December 2020. According to prosecutors, Sararat is a gambling addict who has killed 14 people and attempted to poison another for financial gain. Am Cyanide Handed a Second Death Sentence […]
Young adults in Massachusetts view sports betting as socially acceptable, but with potential risks
A new study released by NORC at the University of Chicago revealed young adults hold ambivalent attitudes towards sports betting, viewing it as a socially acceptable activity with potential risk. While young adults, between the ages of 18 and 25, acknowledged the risks of sports betting, they commonly viewed themselves and their peers as exempt... Read more » Source
Canadian Regulators Shut Door on Sports Prediction Contracts
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) yesterday (Aug. 27) issued a joint notice saying they will not allow sports and entertainment prediction market event contracts in Canada. “It is important for investors and market participants to understand that event contracts based on sports- or entertainment-related activities or outcomes s
Texas Doctors Push State to Adopt 21 as Youngest Age for Prediction Market Use
Warning that the adolescent brain is primed to take risk and citing data that a rising number of underage males are betting, Texas physicians are urging the state to make 21 the minimum age for usage of prediction markets. While there’s a smattering of tribal casinos in the U.S. that allow 18-year-olds to wager, the […] The post Texas Doctors Push State to Adopt 21 as Youngest Age for Prediction M
Kalshi cannot block Nevada’s regulation of sports event contracts, court rules
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled Kalshi is not entitled to an injunction to block Nevada gaming regulators from overseeing its prediction markets, which allows people to buy event contracts on sporting events. In a 3-0 decision, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco determined the Commodity Exchange Act likely did... Read more » Source
Stifel: Flutter Promo Spending Could Pay Dividends for Investors
Shares of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) are off nearly 8% over the past month with one of the culprits being plans to spend up to $385 million on customer acquisition and retention incentives in the second half of this year. The company telegraphed those expenditures when it lowered 2026 guidance earlier this month, unnerving investors […] The post Stifel: Flutter Promo Spending Could Pay Div
BetRivers, Gateway Casinos Bridge Online, Land-Based Gaming in Alberta
BetRivers, the online casino and sportsbook brand operated by Rush Street Interactive, and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. are teaming up on a cross-promotional partnership six weeks into Alberta’s regulated iGaming market. BetRivers was one of the first iGaming operators to go live in the province when the market launched July 13. The partnership pairs […] The post BetRivers, Gateway Casino
2026 MLS Cup Odds – Who Are the Key Contenders?
The race for the 2026 MLS Cup is tightening, with favorites Inter Miami having gone winless in their last four matches. Conversely, Eastern Conference leaders Nashville have lost just once in their previous 10 matches, winning eight of these encounters. Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Los Angeles are also in contention, while Houston are potential dark […] The post 2026 MLS Cup Odds – Who Are the Key C
South Dakota: Deadwood casino revenue rises 4.7% to $16.7 million in July
South Dakota’s Deadwood casinos generated $16.7 million in revenue for July, up 4.7% year over year. The South Dakota Department of Revenue figures show that slots accounted for the most of the revenue, generating $15.1 million, up 4.9%, while table games produced $1.4 million, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Among slot games, one-cent... Read more » Source
MGM Stock Attractively Valued Amid Diller Support, Signs of Strip Stability
Shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) trade around $42.80, or roughly 11% below the $48.30 per share takeover floated by Barry Diller’s People Inc. (NASDAQ: IAC) three months ago, but an analyst believes the casino offers value at these levels. In a new report to clients, CBRE Equity Research analyst John DeCree acknowledges that […] The post MGM Stock Attractively Valued Amid Diller Sup
What Did Caesars Sportsbook Do to Justify a $251K Fine in New Jersey?
Caesars Sportsbook was fined more than $251K and ordered to forfeit $45K in profits by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) earlier this month. The state has detailed what led to the unprecedented fine, the largest that Casino.org has ever reported on in the Garden State. Documents made public by DGE Interim Director […] The post What Did Caesars Sportsbook Do to Justify a $251K Fin
AGCO Fines NorthStar $100K Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a fine of $100,000 against NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with provincial anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The fine comes after an investigation into betting activity by an individual charged by police in connection with Project Outsource, a joint law enforcement effort […] The post AGCO Fines
Uncover Chilling Conspiracies in Elk Studios’ Langley Street 23
Elk Studios has released Langley Street 23, a story-based slot game telling the tale of a quiet street where not everything is as it seems. As the street lights flicker, the residents grow tense, feeling as if something is watching them. And, as it turns out, something might be doing so indeed. Langley Street 23 […]
Ukraine Tackles Gambling Addiction with a Three-Year Plan
Ukraine has been experiencing significant problems with gambling that have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion and the continued military struggles. In an attempt to minimize the threat posed by gambling harm, the Ukrainian government has greenlit a new three-year plan. The Government Seeks to Curb the Country’s Addiction Rates Ukraine’s government has approved a three-year […]
Orange County Player Takes Home $1M New York Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
The New York Lottery has minted yet another winner as an incredibly lucky woman from Middletown took a seven-figure sum home. This cements the lottery’s ability to create millionaires, especially in light of a recent $10 million win that happened in the state. Lucky Middletown Resident Scoops Up $1M According to the New York […]
NFL Confirms Fanatics Deal, Renews DraftKings & FanDuel Agreements
A few days ago, GamblingNews announced that Fanatics had reportedly joined the National Football League (NFL) as an official sportsbook partner. Yesterday, the league confirmed that agreement and also announced renewed deals with DraftKings and FanDuel. NFL Unveils Three Official Sportsbook Partners for the New Season On August 27, the NFL announced that it has […]
Thunder Valley Casino Mass-Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty as Family Cites Mental Health
A California casino restaurant worker accused of stabbing five coworkers pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges on Wednesday. Joseph Benedict John Naugle, 22, entered the plea Wednesday (Aug. 26) in Placer County Superior Court in connection with the August 16 attack at Dos Coyotes Border Café inside the Thunder Valley Casino Resort […] The post Thunder Valley Casino Mass-Stabb
Las Vegas Sizzles as July Gaming Revenue Maintains Momentum and Leisure Visitors Return
July was a strong month for Las Vegas casinos, with data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showing continued gaming revenue growth and signs of a leisure travel rebound. The NGCB’s July revenue report reveals that Las Vegas Strip casinos won more than $776.3 million from […] The post Las Vegas Sizzles as July Gaming Revenue Maintain