The Virginia Lottery has announced that the state’s sports betting handle reached $416.7 million in August, reflecting a 30.6% year-over-year increase. This marks a notable growth for the Old Dominion, which has now crossed $1.75 billion in gross operator sports betting revenue and $200 million in state tax revenue since the post-PASPA era began. Sportsbook
Month: October 2024
Oct 02, 2024 2 min read The second largest bad beat jackpot in live poker history — CAD $2,275,388 (approximately $1.7 million USD) — hit recently at Playground Poker Club in Quebec, Canada. Playground has played host to many of the biggest bad beat jackpots ever, and that includes the biggest of them all. One
If you want to watch the Tropicana implosion in person or online, we have the information to help you do so! And with police blocking streets, no public viewing area, and Las Vegas hotel room prices skyrocketing it won’t be easy! [embedded content] What left of Tropicana Las Vegas will be coming down in the
Playtech, the leading provider of technology and content for the online gambling industry, has reported robust results for the first half of 2024, highlighting its successful expansion across key markets, especially in the U.S. and Canada. Total revenue for the six-month period ending June 30, 2024, increased by 5% to €906.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA
She is the mastermind behind Bet365, the company that made it possible to gamble online any hour of the day or night. With a family fortune of £7.5bn, she pays her taxes and donates to charity. But is there a wider human cost to her huge success? By Rob Davies Any motorist or dog-walker traversing
O’Shea Bookmaking Pty Ltd, operating under the brand TexBet, has faced legal repercussions, being fined $33,000 for violations related to its handling of a customer’s request to cease gambling activities. The judgment was passed in the Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, September 25, marking a precedent in New South Wales (NSW) for offenses that involve direct
A new study from the University of Bristol has raised alarms over the dramatic increase in gambling advertisements during the opening weekend of the Premier League, revealing nearly 30,000 ads across television, radio, and social media platforms — a threefold increase from the previous year. The report, funded by GambleAware, analyzed advertising activity from August
Oct 01, 2024 2 min read Jesse Jones capped off a $73,448 win in the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) St. Louis Main Event over the weekend, and now the mid-stakes poker tour will turn its focus to a popular destination six hours away. Tulsa’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will play host to the next
Legendary rockers Styx have schedules a five-night engagement at The Venetian Las Vegas as part of their their 2025 tour. For the first time in their 50 year career, Styx will be performing 1977’s “The Grand Illusion” in its entirety, along with the band’s classic hits. The shows will be held on January 24th, 25th,
In August, both Nevada and Mississippi released their monthly gambling revenue reports, showing varying trends in their respective markets. While Nevada experienced a dip in overall gambling revenue due to a decline in slot machine activity, Mississippi saw growth in its retail sports betting market. These results offer insight into the shifting dynamics of gambling
As we draw to the end of our live news stream this Tuesday, here’s a look at what’s been keeping us busy: Qatar Airways has announced it intends to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from its current owner Bain Capital. Julian Assange made his first public statement since release, where he claimed he
DraftKings, the Boston-based sports betting giant, has recently been fined $200,000 by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for premature disclosures made on the personal social media accounts of its CEO, Jason Robins. This incident highlights significant compliance lapses in handling sensitive financial information. Regulatory oversight and financial disclosures: On July 27, 2023, statements regarding DraftKings’ operational growth were posted
Airport services company Plaza Premium Group has opened its first luxury lounge in Macau, located at Macau International Airport, under its Plaza Premium First (PPF) brand. The 5,000-square-foot facility near boarding gate 10/10A offers a range of VIP services and exclusive amenities, catering to high-end travelers. The new lounge is part of PPF’s series of
Sep 30, 2024 5 min read Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot was in search of a lucky river card just to chop a $716,000 pot against Andrew Robl, while Jennifer Tilly couldn’t catch a break on the newest edition of High Stakes Poker on PokerGO. Episode 8 of Season 13 featured a monster bluff — one