Laurence Escalante Set To Buyout Investors In VGW
Laurence Escalante is set to take full control of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the company behind Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker.
USA Casino & Gambling Industry News
Study Finds Blue Light Influences Gambling Behavior
A study has shown that increased exposure to blue light can make gamblers less sensitive to losses, and therefore increase risk-taking behavior.
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.
Sweepstakes Casinos Growth Outstripping Online Casinos
New research shows sweepstakes casinos are acquiring new customers at three times the rate of online casinos.
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.
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.
BetMGM Takes First Venture Into Women’s Sports With Las Vegas Aces Partnership
BetMGM has taken its first major step into women’s sports by announcing a partnership with the two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. Since its inception in 2018, BetMGM has grown into of the biggest online casinos in the USA and Europe and now acts as an industry leader in iGaming. Widely regarded as one of […]
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.
Gambling Business News
Dan Le Batard And Meadowlark Media Sign New Deal With DraftKings
Dan Le Batard announced on his podcast on Wednesday that he has won "the prize everyone in podcasting wants", a new sponsorship deal with DraftKings.
Gambling Industry News
CFTC Nominee Brain Quintenz To Give Up Position At Kalshi
Brain Quintenz, Trump's nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced he will resign from his position on Kalshi's board upon taking office.
Gambling Business News
PENN CEO And Director Buy Up Shares After Price Drop
Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden and Director David Handler bought a combined 44,000 shares after a recent price drop, caused by a report by disgruntled investor HG Vora.
Gambling Industry News
Texas Woman Sues State Over Withholding $83.5M Winning Ticket
A woman in Texas has filed a lawsuit against the state's lottery for not paying out her $83.5 million winning ticket purchased through a courier.
Casino News
VGW Announces Phase Out Of Sweepstakes In New York
VGW, the group behind Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, announced that it will be phasing out its sweepstakes casino games for New York players.
Gambling Industry News
California Governor Candidate Bets On Himself To Win Office
Kyle Langford, a Republican candidate for governor in California, bet on himself to win the highest office in the state at Kalshi this weekend.
Gambling Industry News
Massachusetts Fine Sports Betting Platforms $50,000 For Noncompliance
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) dished out $50,000 in fines to sports betting platforms last week. The fines related to violations of the state's rules on betting on Belarusian sports teams, LPGA events, and marketing practices.
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.