7888 stories by Devin O'Connor
American Gaming Association Running Commercials Against Prediction Markets
The AGA has launched a campaign against prediction markets offering sports contracts The AGA claims such platforms threaten sports integrity and lack consumer protections The American Gaming Association (AGA) has deployed commercials in select US markets campaigning against the proliferation of prediction...
Powerball Jackpot for Christmas Eve Drawing Climbs to $1.7 Billion
The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.7 billion The jackpot run has run a record 46 drawings without a jackpot win The Powerball jackpot stands to deliver the ultimate gift this Christmas season, as the lottery game's top prize grew...
Chris Christie Joins American Gaming Association to Fight Prediction Markets
Chris Christie has joined the fight against sports prediction markets Christie helped states win the right to legalize sports betting Christie and President Trump aren't friends, which could hamper Christie's CFTC influence Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who championed the...
Florida Contractor Allegedly Funded Gambling Habit By Stealing From Elderly Hurricane Victims
A Bradenton man posing as a contractor allegedly stole $222K from mobile home residents in need of repairs after Hurricane Milton A police investigation found that some of the down payment money went to area arcades where illegal slots operate Police in...
Fontainebleau Owner Jeffrey Soffer Sells Miami Casino Parcels for Big Profit
Land previously tied to the Big Easy Casino has been sold Florida real estate magnate Jeffrey Soffer owns the Hallandale Beach racino Fontainebleau Resorts' billionaire owner, Jeffrey Soffer, expanded his net worth recently by selling unused acres surrounding his Big Easy Casino...
Person Falls to Their Death at Emerald Queen Casino Near Seattle
A person died at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday night The incident remains under investigation Law enforcement says the person fell to their death inside the tribal casino One person is dead and another injured after what appears to be an...
Number 79432 Wins Spanish Christmas Lottery, Powerball Hits $1.6 Billion
The Spanish Christmas Lottery was drawn on Monday morning Powerball has climbed to $1.6 billion for Monday night's drawing The Spanish Christmas Lottery, the world's richest annual lottery drawing, is conducted each year on December 22. Spain's state-owned lottery company, Loterías y...
Human Trafficking Victims Working in Casino Scam Centers Caught in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
The Thailand-Cambodia conflict reportedly has innocent civilians in its crossfire Thailand is targeting suspected scam centers where trafficked persons work Thousands of people suspected to be human trafficking victims who have been forced to work in slave-like conditions in Cambodia along the...
FBI Warns Consumers About Inherent Risks of Illegal Online Gambling
The FBI is warning the public to avoid unregulated online casinos and sportsbooks Such illegal online gaming businesses can be linked to terrorists and organized crime The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the American public to only gamble with licensed,...
The Gambling Deduction Tax Change Could Benefit Prediction Markets and Trump
If the gambling deduction isn't restored to 100%, prediction markets would benefit Prediction markets are considered financial instruments, not gambling Prediction markets would become more attractive for some bettors under the new tax scheme Conspiracy theories are ripe regarding a controversial tax...
