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Michael Porter Jr Opens Up On Brother Jontay’s Gambling Scandal Following Lifetime NBA Ban

Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr opened up on his brother Jontay’s gambling scandal that led to a lifetime ban from the NBA. Jontay was banned from the league after an investigation revealed he had disclosed confidential information to bettors, limited his participation in at least one game and bet on NBA games while playing […]

Polymarket Bettors Wager Over $500k On Sex Toys To Be Thrown At WNBA Games

Polymarket bettors have wagered over $500,000 on sex toys to be thrown at WNBA games. The world’s largest prediction market has come under fire for offering bets on the controversial practice, which is reportedly linked to a cryptocurrency group’s money scheme. Multiple WNBA games have been interrupted in recent weeks after sex toys were thrown […]

New York Sports Betting Revenue Reaches $155.9 million In July

Sportsbooks in New York State generated $155.9 million In gross gaming revenue (GGR) for July, signifying a year-over-year increase of 10.7%. The figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission show that sports betting app and retail operators had recorded a three-month streak of double-digit win rates for the first time since mobile betting […]

Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito Meets MLB Commissioner To Discuss Sports Betting ‘Disease’

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito met with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss the impact of sports betting on baseball. Giolito spoke about his interaction with Manfred on the ‘Baseball Isn’t Boring’ podcast, revealing the commissioner heard concerns from Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies players regarding the domino effect gambling has brought to the […]

Flutter Sees Net Income Drop 88% But Revenue Hit $4.19bn In Q2

Flutter Entertainment has reported a year-over-year 88% decrease in net income during the second quarter of this year, posting $37 million against the $297 million achieved in 2024. It has however been a period of building for the future with some big strategic moves and this was reflected in robust operational figures contained in Flutter’s […]

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NBA Star Malik Beasley Evicted From Detroit Apartment As FBI Continue Gambling Probe

NBA star Malik Beasley was evicted from his Detroit apartment as the FBI continue to investigate the player regarding allegations of suspicious betting activity. The Detroit News reported that Beasley was thrown out of his downtown residence on Wednesday, two months after he was sued for failing to pay rent at the historic high-rise building […]

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DraftKings Sets New Quarterly Records Including $1.5bn Revenue In Q2 2025

DraftKings has posted record quarterly figures for revenue and net income in its Q2 2025 financial results. The sportsbook and fantasy games specialists reported second quarter revenue of $1.513 billion, a hefty growth of 37% year-over-year, with a net income of $158 million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $301 […]

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New Research Reveals Problem Gambling On The Rise In Massachusetts

New research by the University of Massachusetts has revealed problem gambling is on the rise within the state. Two online surveys were conducted in spring and fall 2024 by the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) team. The findings, published on Boston.com, showed increased involvement in sports betting, more intense gambling behavior […]

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ESPN BET Creates FanCenter Hub To Service ESPN Fantasy Football’s 13m Players

The ESPN BET sportsbook will be enhanced this summer with a new hub inside its US mobile app, designed to give users betting markets focussed on their favourite NFL teams and players. The new feature, called FanCenter, will also allow users access to betting markets based around their ESPN Fantasy Football rosters, all within the […]

Gambling Business News

Bet365 Launches In Kansas As US Operation Expands

Bet365 has launched its sportsbook in Kansas, expanding its presence to 14 states in the US. It is the UK sports betting site’s third state rollout this year, following on from debuts in both Tennessee and Illinois in March. Gambling revenue for Kansas in June suggests that bet365 may have timed its entrance perfectly, especially […]

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Tribal Casinos In The US Generate Record $43.85bn GGR for FY 2024

Tribal gaming revenue across the United States achieved a record $43.85 billion for the Fiscal Year 2024, according to figures just released by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). That marked an increase of $2 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the previous year and a 4.6% annual growth in revenue from table games, […]

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Flutter Completes 100% Takeover of FanDuel, Acquiring $1.76bn Boyd Share

Flutter Entertainment is now the sole owner of leading US sportsbook FanDuel after completing a $1.758 billion buyout of Boyd Gaming’s 5% stake. The online sports betting and iGaming operator, had announced its intention to secure Boyd’s 5% share earlier this month and has acted swiftly to finalise the deal. As well as securing 100% […]

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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.

USA Casino & Gambling Industry News

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Denies Sports Betting, Claims Inside Joke

Entain Posts 7% Increase On H1 NGR With 21% Boost In UK And Ireland

Wynn Resorts Sees Revenue Growth But Net Income Fall In Q2

Michael Porter Jr Opens Up On Brother Jontay’s Gambling Scandal Following Lifetime NBA Ban

Polymarket Bettors Wager Over $500k On Sex Toys To Be Thrown At WNBA Games

New York Sports Betting Revenue Reaches $155.9 million In July

Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito Meets MLB Commissioner To Discuss Sports Betting ‘Disease’

Flutter Sees Net Income Drop 88% But Revenue Hit $4.19bn In Q2

NBA Star Malik Beasley Evicted From Detroit Apartment As FBI Continue Gambling Probe

DraftKings Sets New Quarterly Records Including $1.5bn Revenue In Q2 2025

New Research Reveals Problem Gambling On The Rise In Massachusetts

ESPN BET Creates FanCenter Hub To Service ESPN Fantasy Football’s 13m Players

Bet365 Launches In Kansas As US Operation Expands

Tribal Casinos In The US Generate Record $43.85bn GGR for FY 2024

Flutter Completes 100% Takeover of FanDuel, Acquiring $1.76bn Boyd Share

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