Not Your Typical Betting Market: Inside Eastern Europe’s Unique Gambling Culture
Why sports betting habits in Eastern Europe look different from the rest of the world. By Marko Mitevski Sports wagering is spread worldwide. However, the methods by which people bet, their reasons for betting and how markets are structured differ significantly from one region to another. Eastern Europe – essentially comprising the Balkans, the ex-Soviet […]
Fanatics Introduces Combos to Its Prediction Markets Offerings
Fanatics Markets has introduced Combos – a new way for users to trade on its prediction markets platform – enabling customers to bundle multiple individual predictions into one contract. Fanatics Markets Announces the New Combos Feature According to Fanatics Markets, the feature is already live across baseball, boxing, football, hockey, MMA, basketball, soccer, and tennis, […]
NJ Transit officially announces $150 round-trip rail fares to MetLife Stadium during World Cup | amNewYork
NJ Transit has officially announced that round-trip rail tickets to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games this summer will cost $150, representing a 1,062% increase on the standard $12.90 fare for the journey from Penn Station. The transit agency has also announced that round-trip shuttle bus fares from both New York City and New Jersey […]
Guests of Arizona Charlie’s Sin City Venues Won $2.3M in Prizes in March
Arizona Charlie’s has cemented itself as a brand that continues to give to the players after visitors of its two Clark County casinos won almost $2.3 million in March. While most of the winnings came from slots, bingo continued to be highly profitable for the players, too. Several Players Won Big Official data shows that […]
Former Chicago Mayor Proposes 10% Tax on Online Gambling to Fund Education
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a new 10% tax on online gambling and prediction markets to help finance research in areas where the United States is competing with China. Ex-Chicago Mayor Proposes Tax on Online Gambling The former Illinois representative, White House chief of staff, and US ambassador to Japan’s proposal would impose […]
Recreational Poker Old-Timer Triumphs at USPO Event
Many people would look at poker and think of it as a game that is being dominated by pros, leaving little chance for casual players to be successful. However, one businessman from California just proved this notion wrong. California Businessman Dominated Event #5 of the USPO A recreational player made poker history after defeating all […]
DraftKings Alberta Launch Faces Pre-Registration Phase
The Boston-based operator confirmed that its sportsbook and iGaming offerings are expected to go live in Alberta once regulatory approval is granted by provincial authorities. While users in the province can already create accounts through pre-registration, they will not be able to deposit funds or place wagers until the official launch date. Entry Into Alberta’s […]
Maryland Won’t Ban Sweepstakes – Yet, SGLA Celebrates
Maryland legislative session is over, and this is a reason to unwind if you are in the social casino lobby. After a House Bill was introduced at the beginning of the legislative season, the end of the session without the bill making it through is certainly a reason to be relieved for organizations such as […]
Ex-NBA Guard Set to Admit Guilt in Expanding Betting Probe
Former professional basketball player Damon Jones is preparing to change his plea in a major US gambling investigation. He positions himself as the first defendant among dozens to accept responsibility in the sweeping case. Damon Jones to Change His Plea in Expanding Gambling Probe A federal court in Brooklyn is scheduled to hear the plea […]
CT Lottery Player Wins $1M from Scratcher
A Connecticut Lottery player has become $1 million richer after winning the top prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The Player Won One of the Three Top Prizes The CT Lottery has minted a new millionaire after a ticket-holder in the state bought a scratch-off ticket worth a million dollars. According to the […]