Globe Blocked 1,345 Illegal Online Gambling Sites in First Quarter of 2024

Globe Telecom Inc., a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines, blocked 1,345 illegal gambling websites in the first quarter of 2024, the company announced over the weekend. That’s a staggering 967% increase from the same quarter last year, when a total of 126 sites were banned. The service provider said out of this year’s first […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024
Bally’s VP Says The Future of iGaming Is Online At SBC Summit North America

On Wednesday, the SBC Summit North America, a major gaming industry conference, met. One of the main concerns was how difficult it has been for operators to expand online gaming in the United States. Online casino gaming is only legal in a handful of states. Despite that, industry executives believe online gaming is the future […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 May 2024
Why Montana is One of the Most Gambling-Addicted US States

Montana is one of the most gambling-addicted U.S. states in 2024, according to a 2024 WalletHub study. The Big Sky Country is third on the list, trailing only Nevada and South Dakota. Louisiana and Pennsylvania rank fourth and fifth, respectively.   Montana has the fifth-most casinos per capita, tied for most gaming machines per capita Montana […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024
Lions Re-Sign Safety C.J. Moore After Being Reinstated From Gambling Suspension

The Detroit Lions are re-signing free agent safety C.J. Moore after he served a one-year suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport announced the one-year deal Tuesday afternoon on social media. Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore played 56 games, 344 snaps with team from 2019-22 Moore signed with the Lions as […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024
New York Lottery Player Wins $1K A Week For Life in Cash4Life Prize

A New York state lottery player has claimed a $1,000 a week for life prize in the Cash4Life game, according to the New York State Gaming Commission.  Lissa Rose Marquez of Jamaica, Queens, matched the first five Cash4Life numbers in the game drawn on Jan. 29, winning the second prize. This prize guarantees a minimum […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024
ESPN BET will host an alternate broadcast for the PGA Championship

In 2024, ESPN will have all-access coverage of the 106th PGA Championship. Earlier this week, it was announced that ESPN BET would be the official sports betting partner of the PGA Championship through 2026. Additionally, ESPN BET is going to offer a brand new alternate broadcast of this year’s PGA Championship. During rounds one and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 May 2024
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says League Was ‘Dragged’ Into Legalized Sports Betting

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was asked Monday at the 2024 Associated Press Sports Editors Commissioners Meetings if the league has decided to shift its stances toward legalized sports betting. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wants prop bets carefully monitored, praises integrity system Prop bets are one specific area of concern. With side wagers, fans can bet […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024
Mavericks Owners’ Company Backs Coalition Seeking Legalized Casino Gambling in Texas

A petition has been filed by the Texas Destination Resort Alliance, a coalition financially backed by the Dallas Mavericks owners’ Las Vegas Sands Corp., to legalize casino gambling in the Lone Star State. Dallas Mavericks owners’ Las Vegas Sands Corp. supports petition for luxury resorts, casino-style gambling in Texas The Adelson and Dumont family are […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024
Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Will Plead Guilty In Betting Case

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole about $17 million from the Japanese pitcher to pay off gambling debts, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Ippei Mizuhara will plead guilty to […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024