The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently dismantled three illegal gambling operations, seizing more than $36,000 in cash and over 100 slot machines in a significant crackdown. Working in close collaboration with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), deputies from the Narcotics Unit conducted raids at Miscue Lounge, Vegas Knights,…
Author: Jessica Bradley
The casino industry is placing significant bets on a pivotal Texas Senate race, turning what would typically be a low-profile special election into one of the most scrutinized political battles in the state. Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, a Republican contending in the November 4 special election for Senate…
FanDuel is poised to significantly expand its US operations by the end of 2025, setting the stage for a remarkable fusion of finance and entertainment with the launch of a regulated prediction market platform. In collaboration with CME Group, FanDuel will introduce an app tentatively named “FanDuel Markets” that…
The race for New York’s highly coveted downstate casino permits has entered its final stretch as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board engages in meticulous deliberations over the final applications. Their recent private meeting marked a pivotal step in this high-stakes competition, which promises to significantly alter the landscape…
The world of gambling and online prediction markets has been stirred by the recent legal challenges involving Kalshi and the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC). Kalshi, a burgeoning online prediction market, has launched a lawsuit in federal court against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Attorney General of…
The recent sentencing of F.M., a 68-year-old businessman, for running an illegal gambling operation in a South Carolina suburb has drawn significant attention. Under the order of US District Judge Sherri Lydon, M. will serve six months in prison and forfeit $1 million. M.’s operation, centered in Lexington County,…