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Former Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs Denied Parole Following Fatal DUI Crash
Henry Ruggs will remain in prison for at least another year Ruggs killed a woman and her dog in a 2021 DUI crash Ruggs was a player for the Las Vegas Raiders at the time...
CFTC Weaponizes Dodd-Frank in 267-Page Defense of Sports Prediction Markets
The CFTC maintains that the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act grants it exclusive federal oversight over sports event contracts Federal courts have increasingly sided with prediction markets, ruling that sports contracts legally qualify as "swaps" under Dodd-Frank...
Catholic Priest’s Alleged Gambling Habit Leaves Church Funds in Need of Redemption
Kansas priest Father Richard Storey is facing felony theft charges for allegedly embezzling $160,000 from his Leawood parish Financial audits reveal church funds were used to pay for international vacations, high-end retail shopping, and personal...
iGaming Brands Keep Betting on Celebrities Like Matthew Broderick and Snooki. But Do These Deals Actually Pay Off?
Matthew Broderick is anchoring Hard Rock Bet’s new summer campaign, tapping into 80s nostalgia to pitch an "inner rebel" escape Recent consumer data reveals a sharp divide, showing that celebrity spots rarely move the needle...
Florida Illegal Gambling Crackdown Continues With ‘Operation Sunset Stakes’
Law enforcement in Florida continues to crack down on illegal gambling "Operation Sunset Stakes" resulted in the seizure of 479 unlicensed gambling machines The Seminole Tribe has a near-monopoly on slots in Florida Florida’s illegal...
Las Vegas MLB Ballpark Developer Building Off-Strip Hotel Near Convention Center
A new hotel is coming to Las Vegas near the Convention Center The hotel will be dual branded with AC Hotels and Residence Inn Construction giant Mortenson is behind the $150 million development Las Vegas...
Kalshi Unveils Enhanced Market Integrity Measures Amid Growing Scrutiny
Kalshi is rolling out enhanced market integrity features The trading safeguards are to protect the prediction market from insider trading and market manipulation Kalshi is the dominant prediction market in the United States Prediction market...
$2 Bet Triggers Massive $1.93M Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet NJ Online Casino
A lucky New Jersey player turned a single $2 spin into a massive $1.93 million payout while playing the MGM Grand Millions slot game The historic win occurred on the Hard Rock Bet online casino...
Med Student Living in 500-Square-Foot Garage Wins $2.2M Home at Pechanga
Pechanga Resort Casino has awarded a brand-new home valued at $2.2 million to a local Southern California resident The winner, a mother of one and full-time student, had been living in her parents' garage to...
Hollywood Aurora Riverboat Closes Ahead of Land-Based Casino Opening
The historic Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat will officially close its doors tomorrow, June 10, wrapping up a 30-year legacy on the Fox River The floating operation is being replaced by a massive $360 million land-based...
