Scammer Reportedly Gambled Away Most Of $4 Million Stolen From Coinbase Users
Online investigator ZachXBT has revealed how a New York-based scammer stole $4 million from Coinbase users before gambling most of the funds away on crypto betting sites.
USA Casino & Gambling Industry News
California Bill Amended To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Officially Confirmed
Details have emerged of a bill in California that has been amended to include a prohibition of sweepstakes casinos
IGA Chair Calls Kalshi CEO ‘A Lying Little Twerp’ In Ongoing Battle
In the ongoing feud between tribal leaders and prediction market sites, the chair of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has called Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour, "a lying little twerp".
Honolulu Signs 3 Bills Into Law Targeting Illegal Gambling
Three bills targeting illegal gambling in Honolulu were signed into law by Mayor Blangiardi on Thursday.
PENN Entertainment Lays Off 75 Employees At theScore
PENN Entertainment has reportedly laid off 75 workers at theScore, a Canadian sports media and gaming company.
Drake Criticized For Showing Gambling Losses Of Over $8 Million This Month
Drake has been criticized for posting his gambling exploits on Instagram, showing losses of over $8 million for the month from bets of $124 million.
Louisiana Governor Signs Off On Bill Increasing Sports Betting Tax
Gov. Jeff Landry signed off on a tax increase on sports betting in Louisiana, raising the rate to 21.5% from the current 15%.
Are Military Insiders Trading On War In The Middle East?
A host of military betting markets have emerged on prediction markets sites, and there has been suspicious activity of trading on airstrikes in Israel, suggesting insider information is being used for profit.
Gambling Industry News
DraftKings First Sportsbook To Launch Federal PAC
DraftKings announced that it is launching its own federal PAC, becoming the first sportsbook to make such a move.
Casino News
New York Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos Ready For Governor Approval
A bill in New York that proposes to ban sweepstakes casinos now only needs approval from Gov. Kathy Hochul after being unanimously passed in the Assembly.
Casino News
Louisiana Issues 40 Cease-And-Desist Letters To Illegal Gambling Sites
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has announced that it has issued cease-and-desist letters to 40 illegal gambling operators, including offshore betting sites and sweepstakes casinos.
Gambling Industry News
34 States Join Legal Case Against Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Markets
A total of 34 state authorities have joined the battle against Kalshi over the company's sports event contracts.
Casino News
Police Hunt Suspects In Baccarat Cheating Ring That Netted $1.5 Million
Police are hunting a baccarat cheating ring that is thought to have made $1.5 million after targeting at least 10 casinos across the country.
Gambling Industry News
Tribes Weigh In On Case Against Kalshi In New Jersey
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has called on tribes to add their voice against Kalshi in the case against the prediction markets operator in New Jersey.
Gambling Industry News
75 Arrested In Raid On Alabama Cockfighting Ring
Federal agents, state and local law enforcement officers dismantled a cockfighting ring in Alabama on Saturday, charging 75 and seizing firearms and gambling cash.
FAQ
Is Gambling Legal in the USA?
Yes - both land-based and online gambling in various forms are legal in many US states. 39 states currently offer or will soon offer in-person and online sports betting while a number of states only permit betting inside casinos.
How many gamblers are there in the US?
The United States is of the most gambling-friendly countries in the world, with a population of over 57 million active gamblers.
Every year, around 40% of American adults visit one of the casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, Atlantic City, New Jersey, or one of the thousands of land-based U.S Casinos, not to mention playing casino games at online casinos.