Legal single-game sports wagering debuted in Canada’s most populous province on April 4, and less than three weeks in, theScore and FanDuel are asserting themselves. They are both doing well in terms of mobile app downloads and bettors’ time spent in the apps, according to Barclays. Amongst the licensed gambling […]
After winning millions of euros in the EuroMillions lottery in 2019, a UK woman has already given over half of it away, calling it her “addiction.”
Frances Connolly always knew that some day, she would win the lottery. She was so confident that she even made a list of who might receive stacks of cash if she did. In 2019, her dream came true after she and her husband, Paddy, won £115 million (US$144 million) in […]
Kwak Min-jae wins his first professional victory in the 10th KPGA Challenge Tour
Kwak Min-jae shot a 4-under 68 with four birdies without a bogey in the final second round of the tournament held at Solasido CC Solar and Sidocos (par 72, 7,97 yards) in Haenam, Jeollanam-do on the 10th. Kwak Min-jae, who led the first round at 7-under par the previous day, […]
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is winning some praise from Wall Street following sturdy first-quarter results.
At least one analyst believes it’s possible the gaming company eventually revisits a takeover bid for Entain Plc (OTC:GMVHY). Citing strength in Las Vegas, where it’s the largest operator on the Strip, the Mandalay Bay operator said revenue in the first three months of 2022 surged 73%. Strip sales checked […]
Shares of Bally’s (NYSE:BALY) are trading slightly lower Thursday after the regional casino operator rejected a $38 per share takeover offer from hedge fund Standard General — its largest investor.
Launched in January, the proposal valued the Rhode Island-based gaming company at about $2 billion. At the time of the offer, some analysts speculated Standard General, or perhaps another suitor, would come forth with a higher offer for Bally’s. Additionally, there were concerns Gamesys executives that joined Bally’s when the […]
A passenger in a car that crashed into a light pole before bursting in flames is suing Illinois’ Hollywood Casino Joliet.
The driver was served too much alcohol at the venue before the May 7, 2021 accident, the court action claims. The driver, Matthew Sellers, 23, of Joliet, died from his injuries in the collision. His body was burned beyond recognition, Patch reported. The passenger, who survived the accident, was identified […]
Kang Yu-rim joined, and Park Ji-hyun joined after the final match of Australia
The Korea Basketball Association said on the 10th, “Park Ji-hyun, who plays in Australia, is scheduled to fly to South Korea after his last regular league game and will join the national team on the 17th. In addition, Lee Da-yeon, who was originally included in the 12-member list, dropped out […]
Broadcaster Seo Jung-hee competes in Pilates competition…”I’m glad to be alive”
Broadcaster Seo Jeong-hee competed in the “1st K-Pilates Contest,” co-hosted by Kookmin University and the Korea Lifelong Sports Coaching Association…
KPGA’s Kang Kyung Nam wins first Albert Ross of the season
The Korean Professional Golf Association (KPGA) Tour has recorded its first albatross of the year, which is said to be more difficult than a hole-in-one….
The ‘refreshed’ NBA Cup…LeBron-WBY-Durant in West Group B
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) in-season tournament, which was first introduced last season, will be rebranded as the NBA Cup beginning…