DraftKings Exits UK Daily Fantasy Sports Market

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DraftKings has pulled its DFS product from the UK market, effective October 4. [Image: Shutterstock.com] DraftKings has announced that it is withdrawing from the United Kingdom daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, effective October 4, 2024. In a community update, the company did not provide much information as to why, simply saying: “DraftKings has determined that

British Heart Foundation Says It’s Not Promoting Gambling Through Sky Bet Partnership

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The British Heart Foundation doesn’t believe it is promoting gambling after partnering with Sky Bet to raise awareness for CPR training among soccer fans. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has defended its partnership with gambling operator Sky Bet, saying the aim of the relationship is to help promote its cardiac arrest campaign rather

Pete Rose, MLB’s All-Time Hits Leader, Passes Away at 83

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Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s (MLB) all-time hits leader who is perhaps better known for his lifetime ban from the game for betting on baseball, has passed away at the age of 83. Key Highlights Pete Rose is MLB’s career leader in hits, games, plate appearances, and at-bats. He was banned from baseball in 1989

Man Threatened To Burn Down Casino In Oregon After Getting Fired

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A man is in a federal detention center after threatening to burn down a casino in Oregon after getting fired. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A man threatened to burn down the Mill Casino in Oregon after getting fired. William Sherrill allegedly sent text messages to his previous employer in July saying that he would “burn that place

Why Is Las Vegas so Expensive Now? Breaking Down the Cost Rise

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Regular visitors noticed inflation hit the Las Vegas market. Forbes ranked it as the city with the most substantial rise in travel costs based on the increase in prices in 4Q 2023 compared to 4Q 2018. Room rates are higher. Restaurant menu prices keep increasing. Minimum bets keep going up. However, prices were low before

Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels Receive Education Opportunity, Avoid Punishment For Violating NFL Gambling Rules

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Former LSU teammates Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels (#5, pictured) received education opportunities in an ongoing effort by the NFL to educate rather than punish players for gambling violations. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Education instead of suspension Rather than suspend two players, the NFL handed out multiple education training sessions after two rookies were caught making a

Draftstars Fantasy Sports Platform Hit With Record AU$586k Fine In Australia

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Australia’s biggest fantasy sports operator Draftstars has to pay an AU$586,000 (US$394,691) fine for offering illegal inducements in its ads. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The company behind the Draftstars fantasy sports platform in Australia has to pay a record AU$586,000 (US$394,691) penalty for offering illegal bonuses through its ads. Sydney’s Downing Centre local court issued the fine

Owner Of Alabama’s Victoryland Looks To Lawmakers To Help Resurrect Business

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The owner of Victoryland Casino in Shorter, Alabama hopes lawmakers will legalize full-scale casinos. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Historical horse racing machines pay the bills Dr. Lewis Benefield, president and CEO of Victoryland Casino and the Birmingham Race Course, hopes to resurrect live greyhound racing and fully reopen Victoryland to record numbers. But the proposed resurrection is

Teenage Darts Sensation Hit With Suspension Over Suspicious Betting Activity

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Teen darts player Leighton Bennett is under suspension over allegations of suspicious betting activity involving some of his games. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A professional darts player is under suspension after suspicious betting activity surrounding four of his matches came to light. The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) announced that Leighton Bennett cannot play in any tournaments it

Gambling Horoscope for August 2024

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Important Notice Before We Get Started: Astrology should be considered a form of entertainment rather than a guide for financial decision-making. Gambling involves risks, and it’s important to practice responsible gambling. That being said, let’s explore the intriguing realm of astrological forecasts for some fun. What’s in the stars for you this month? Find your

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