Gambling
MGM Still Reeling 5 Days After Cyber Attack: Chaos May Be Casino Company's Own Doing
Caesars admits to paying hackers millions to stop attack on own company.
Casino Begins Banning Poker Players: Alex Lynskey Among Those Impacted, No Explanation Given
Casino believed to be linking certain players to money laundering without sufficient proof.
Is Underdog Fantasy Legal in My State? DFS Company Pleads Its Case
Company blasts FanDuel and DraftKings for complaining and accusing Underdog Fantasy of not operating legally.
MGM Hack Likely the Result of Scattered Spider, Moody's Says Downgrade Possible
MGM Resorts on Wednesday said that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the United States for the past three days represents a material risk to the company, CNBC reports.
MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher
"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."
An Insider's Look at the MGM Hack That Has Paralyzed Their Properties Nationwide
Some folks are reporting fraudulent charges on their credit cards though it is unknown if this has anything to do with this week's breach as the cyber attack continues despite what MGM is saying.
Slots Down, Casino Rooms Empty at MGM Properties Amidst Epic Cyber Attack
Chaos erupted at the MGM-owned Borgata Casino in Atlantic City Sunday night through Monday.
DraftKings 'Never Forget' Bet 911 Parlay Promo: Calls to Fire Their Entire Marketing Team
"Draft Kings marketing team took a gamble and it didn’t pay off. What a braindead and out of touch promotion."
Monte Carlo High Stakes Adventure Packages Worth $110,000 Each
One of the world's largest online poker rooms premiers its new adventure running from October 24th to November 4th.
Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack
Some slot machines also shut down.
Sports Franchises Team Up in Missouri to Get Sports Betting on 2024 Ballot
The Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and Current are partnering with the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues and St. Louis SC Soccer to get sports betting on the ballot for 2024.
These Companies Enter the Gambling Landscape in September
From a sportsbook promising the highest limits to one allowing bets in pennies to the newest sports handicapping site on the Net, we take a look at each of these newcomers.
The Sportsbooks Are Getting Killed By the Buffs
The BetOnline odds team said that the current liability (total money lost) on a 2023 Buffs' title is the largest ever at this point in any college football season.
On-Chain Casino Lil Bit Enters the Micro Betting Space Courtesy of the BSV Blockchain
"We like Proof of Work, Big Blocks, Bitcoin, and betting on the underdogs. Why we chose BSV will become clearer when we launch phase 2. That being said, we do feel we are still in time as understanding of what’ crypto’ actually is in the public eye is quite low."
Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims
The massive breach took place on Monday September 4.
Fulton County Special Grand Jury Recommended Charges Against Lindsey Graham
For the better part of a decade, Graham worked along side the late gambling billionaire Sheldon Adelson to prevent the federal legalization of online gambling in the US.
Gambling Could Finally Be Coming to the UAE But 2-Year Jail Term Remains on the Books
The new federal body, called the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), would create a “regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming,” according to Emirati state media WAM.
Sportsbook Goes Up Against ChatGPT-4: Who Will Come Out on Top?
For the first time in sports betting history, kingdom Animalia will take kingdom Technion.
Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA
The site claimed to have had 70,000 Apple App downloads in the four days ahead of last month's Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight.
Sports Betting Officially Launches in Kentucky Thursday: Gov Places First Bet
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be making the first bet at Churchill Downs new sportsbook.
Playtech Boss Criticizes Providers Operating in 'Black Markets'... But They Do TOO!
Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech since 2007, says he is "frustrated" with listed firms that have seen a boom in their revenues and share price as a result of their decision to operate in so-called "black" or "grey" gambling markets.
NY Post Highlights the NFL Gambling Mess the League Keeps Making Worse by the Day
NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas: ‘Just don’t understand’, a blaring headline reads on Wednesday's digital edition of the New York Post.
Free Parking at Casinos Could Go the Way of the Dodo Bird
The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City became the last of the casinos there to stop offering free parking, a trend that began in Vegas back in 2016. Will other casino destinations soon follow?
Former State Senator's Casino Cited for Dealer Errors, Inaccurate Payouts
Andy Sanborn is under investigation for accepting Covid-19 funding for his casino but is accused of using the funds to purchase expensive sports cars for he and his wife, the latter of whom is a current serving state representative.
Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel to Make Weekly Appearances on Show Produced by Gambling Site
The NFL has come under heavy scrutiny for its often hypocritical stance when it comes to sports betting.
2 Men Charged in Murder of Real Estate Agent With Ties to Mob, Illegal Bookie Ring
Jamal Chemin, 41, and Sorossa Moude, 27, were charged with first-degree murder. They, too, have alleged ties to organized crime.
WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings
"WalterPicks is outpacing them in fantasy football season with an incredible product and perfectly aligned social media marketing," one acquisition expert reports.
Stake.com Hacked for $41 Million
The platform has suspended all deposits and withdrawals, leaving many users unable to access their funds.
'Mouth' Defends Burning Man Disaster: People I Know There Now Saying They Are Having Time of Their Life
If you haven't heard by now, this year's Burning Man event has been portrayed as an absolute disaster with vehicles getting trapped in the mud and attendees unable to escape.
Penn State’s Questionable Touchdown in Garbage Time Raises Eyebrows With Gamblers
The Nittany Lions were favored by 20.5 points going into their game against West Virginia and just managed to cover in the final seconds thanks to a touchdown in garbage time that had some gamblers scratching their heads.
