Esports
June 16, 2021
Michigan Reports Total Betting Handle of $237.6m in May
The state of Michigan reported $114.31 million in gross internet gaming and sports betting receipts in May, down 0.8% from April. Horse Racing Could Bring $1.2B to the State The gross gaming revenue generated by online gaming operators in May amounted to $94.85 million. Additionally, e-sports betting operators reported $19.46 million of total gross sports […]
Legal
June 16, 2021
DraftKings Upset after Hindenburg Research Accuses It of Involvement in Illicit Activity
DraftKings is in bed with organized crime and money launderers. That’s what someone with Hindenburg Research would have everyone believe, although the individual (or individuals) may have ulterior motives. The gaming operator was called out yesterday by Hindenburg, a noted short-seller, resulting in DraftKings’ stock price registering a sizeable drop. DraftKings has responded to the […]
Casino
June 16, 2021
Menominee Casino Resort in Wisconsin Taken Down by Cyberintruders
A casino outside Kenosha, Wisconsin is still busy assessing the damage after hackers reportedly broke into its system. The Menominee Casino Resort became the latest target of cyberintruders when it was targeted last Thursday, but the property didn’t announce the issue until this past Monday. While the resort doesn’t believe customer data may have been […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
James Holzhauer of Jeopardy! Fame to Write Sports Gambling Column for The Athletic
James Holzhauer is parlaying his rise to fame and sports gambling knowledge to bring new content to sports media outlet The Athletic. He may be known best as the man who won 32 straight competitions on Jeopardy! in 2019, but Holzhauer was a dedicated sports gambler before making it to the show. According to an […]
Business
June 15, 2021
WynnBet Signed Partnership Deal with the Cincinnati Reds
WynnBet, the sports betting brand of Wynn Resorts, announced today it entered into a new partnership with a professional sports franchise in the US to continue its expansion across regulated jurisdictions. Teaming with the Reds WynnBet signed an agreement with the Cincinnati Reds from Major League Baseball (MLB) to collaborate with the franchise on marketing […]
Legal
June 15, 2021
GGAM Alleges Undisclosed Incentive for Former PSE President
New court documents related to a lawsuit against Enrique Razon claim he had an undisclosed financial relationship with high-standing personnel at the Phillippine Stock Exchange (PSE) that had helped him block the sale of Bloomberry Resorts shares held by a casino operator. Undisclosed Financial Relationship Global Gaming Philippines (GGAM), a former business partner of Bloomberry […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
Sinclair Potentially Looking into Sports Streaming Service
A successful streaming service dedicated to sports would be a gift from all high for all sports fans, and Sinclair is now reportedly working on a solution. Making Sports Streaming Accessible and Enjoyable Sinclair Broadcast Group is potentially readying up to get in streaming space as the company is reportedly trying to raise $250 million with […]
Legal
June 15, 2021
Montana Robber Who Beheaded Casino Patron Receives 65 Years in Prison
Donald Ray Cherry, 34, was sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing Myron Wesley Knight. The crime dates back to 2017, when Cherry together with Jeffery Glen Haverty, killed and beheaded Knight at a campsite near a casino in Billings, Montana. Montana Resident Receives 65-Year Prison Sentence Montana resident was sentenced to 65 years […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
MLB Could Ban Players for Ten Days If Found Using Any Foreign Substances on the Field
The MLB wants to crack down on the use of foreign substances by players that could help them gain an edge on the field. According to Jeff Passan with ESPN, the league is expected to announce today that it will issue 10-day suspensions to any player, especially pitchers, caught using foreign substances. The new rule […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
Disgraced Horse Trainer Sues the New York Racing Association to Have His Name Restored
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) didn’t waste time cracking the whip on Bob Baffert after it was revealed that his Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, had tested positive for the use of steroids following the race. The Hall of Fame horse trainer was immediately banned by the organization, the first of several bans he […]