Casino
Louisiana House Passes Anti-Sweepstakes Bill
A Louisiana bill proposing to ban sweepstakes casinos was voted 99-0 in favor in the House on Monday, and is close to being passed into law.
Jun 4, 2025
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Melbourne Gambler Turns Down $25,000 From Betting Company To Withdraw Complaint
Gordon Burns, a 23-year-old from Melbourne, revealed that he turned down an offer of AU$ 25,000 to withdraw a complaint against BetNation and BetDeluxe.
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Study Finds Blue Light Influences Gambling Behavior
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Casino
Judge Allows Stake.us To Stay Active In California, For Now
A judge in California sent a lawsuit against Stake.us to arbitration, allowing the sweepstakes casino platform to continue operations in the state.
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Casino
Sweepstakes Casinos Growth Outstripping Online Casinos
New research shows sweepstakes casinos are acquiring new customers at three times the rate of online casinos.
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Casino
High 5 Games Agrees To Pay $1.5 Million Fine And Exit Connecticut
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Connecticut announced it has reached a settlement with High 5 Games over claims the company is operating an illegal online casino.
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Sportsbetting
Sports Gambling Hall Of Famer Gives Betting Advice
Jeff Whitelaw, a professional gambler set to be inducted into the sports gambling hall of fame, has given advice to bettors to go against the public.
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Sportsbetting
Iowa Bettor Sues DraftKings Over Not Paying Out $14 Million Parlay
Nicholas Bavas, a 37-year-old Iowa resident, has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings after the company voided a 20-leg parlay on the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February last year.
May 29, 2025