Brazil’s long-standing reputation as a hotbed for football match-fixing appears to be shifting. The latest annual integrity report by Sportradar highlights a sharp decline in suspicious football matches within the country, marking significant progress in tackling a lingering issue.
Match-Fixing Incidents Drop by Nearly Half
The Sportradar Integrity in Action 2024 report revealed that Brazil recorded…
Craig Ashley has added another accolade to his poker career, winning a $5,000 World Poker Tour (WPT) passport at the Free Poker Network (FPN) Desert Dash-for-Cash National Championship. Held at the Golden Nugget in North Las Vegas, the one-day $200 WPT Passport event saw Ashley emerge victorious after a fierce final table showdown. Along with…
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is setting the stage for its second festival of the year at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California. While the current action unfolds in Oklahoma at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant, players on the West Coast are gearing up for their own poker spectacle, which kicks…
Jeremy Ausmus capped off a stellar year in poker, claiming the 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Player of the Year title. His consistent performances throughout the year, particularly during the World Series of Poker (WSOP), solidified his status as one of the most accomplished players on the circuit. While Daniel Negreanu trailed as his closest competitor,…
DraftKings, the major player in fantasy sports and sports betting, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Delta Airlines. Announced by Delta CEO Ed Bastian during the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas, the collaboration aims to elevate the in-flight entertainment experience for Delta passengers. However, don’t expect to start placing bets mid-flight—yet.
A Partnership to…
Kentucky could soon move beyond its reliance on historical horse racing machines if new legislation to permit full-service casinos gains traction. Representative Thomas Huff has proposed House Bill 33, a game-changing move that seeks to reshape the state’s gambling landscape by introducing traditional casinos with a 21% revenue tax.
Kentucky's Leap Toward Traditional Casinos
For years,…
The team behind "The Coney," a casino proposed for Brooklyn’s Coney Island, has unveiled a $200 million community trust fund aimed at revitalising the area. The announcement comes just ahead of a public hearing to gauge local support for the ambitious project.
Community Trust Fund: A $200M Promise
Developers have committed to creating a trust fund…
Casino visitation dipped in December, with foot traffic down 4.8% compared to the same month last year, according to a report from Jefferies Equities Research. The decline reflects lingering challenges from competition, economic factors, and uneven recovery across markets. December’s performance also underscores a 10.5% drop in foot traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019,…
Nevada’s gaming revenue took a hit in November, marking the fourth decline in five months. The Las Vegas Strip, the state’s primary gaming hub, also experienced its fifth consecutive monthly decrease, raising concerns for the industry. Analysts pointed to a combination of calendar quirks, baccarat performance, and shifting slot revenues as key factors.
November’s Numbers Tell…
Crypto.com has stepped up its game in the sports betting industry. On Tuesday, the platform announced via social media that users can now explore more betting opportunities. Beyond the Super Bowl — known as “The Big Game” on the platform — Crypto.com has introduced prediction markets for the NFC and AFC championships, remaining college bowl…