Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania have now charged 26 people in what authorities describe as a wide-ranging point-shaving operation that stretched from professional basketball in China into NCAA Division I programs across the United States. The indictment, unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, outlines an alleged gambling scheme involving dozens of players, multiple seasons, and coordinated betting activity through...
South Carolina legislators are preparing to debate whether to authorize a casino in a designated region along Interstate 95. The discussion centers on projected tax revenue, economic development considerations, and a proposal to direct a portion of the proceeds toward environmental preservation. Legislative Push and Revenue Allocation Ideas Supporters of the casino effort argue that residents already spend gambling money in neighboring states,...
TRIVELTA has launched Dogg House Casino in the United States in partnership with Snoop Dogg, unveiling a platform that merges gaming, music, and celebrity-driven entertainment. The project introduces a free-to-play casino and sweepstakes model designed around Snoop Dogg’s creative direction, including themed games, original audio, and a mobile experience built on TRIVELTA’s technology stack. Platform Design and Creative Direction Dogg...
The California Gambling Control Commission issued an advisory in mid-January warning that a fraudulent gambling operation had been impersonating the agency to extract payments from players. The group, identified as California Scratch Card, used the Commission’s name and logo on social media platforms to claim that winnings required an administrative fee before being released. The activity appeared to target players in the...
New industry forecasts suggest the global social casino market is heading for another year of steady growth. Market data from the Business Research Company shows the sector is expected to rise from $8.69 billion in 2024 to $9.24 billion in 2025, a sign that interest in social casino platforms continues to build. But growth alone does not explain what is...
Chicago’s effort to establish a permanent casino and entertainment complex continues to encounter delays tied to financing, construction challenges, and shifting revenue expectations. Bally’s Chicago, which has been operating temporarily inside the historic Medinah Temple since 2023, is now pursuing legislative approval to continue using the temporary venue through September 2027 amid concerns that the new $1.7 billion facility may not be...
For years, the British gambling market had a reputation for being strictly regulated yet economically attractive. A licence from the UK stood for credibility, market access and stable conditions. However, this self-image has been shaken. Within a relatively short period of time, there has been an increase in withdrawals, licence returns and quiet departures by established providers. What used to...
Georgia lawmakers have returned to a familiar debate as a long-running proposal to legalize sports betting has re-emerged for consideration during the current legislative cycle. Although expectations for passage remain low, supporters argue the measure deserves renewed discussion, particularly as other states continue to expand regulated wagering. Representative Matt Hatchett has once again filed House Bill 910, a proposal that...
Alberta is moving ahead with plans to introduce a competitive online gambling market, allowing commercial operators to participate under new provincial rules. The initiative follows years of discussion and comes amid widespread participation in unregulated gambling sites that currently dominate the market. New Framework Centers on Player Safeguards Government officials say the rules are intended to bring private betting activity under a...
The NCAA is escalating its efforts to restrict the growth of college sports prediction markets, warning that the products resemble sports wagering without comparable oversight or protections. NCAA President Charlie Baker issued a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) calling for a suspension of collegiate prediction trading, and repeated the message during the organization’s annual convention. The request centers...