Category: Online Gambling Stories
Big Online Wins at Harrah’s and Caesars!
Two lucky Caesars Rewards members recently secured big online wins of nearly $750,000 in total on Harrahs Casino in New Jersey and the Caesars Sportsbook app in New York. Cheryl from Cedar Grove, New Jersey, was playing the popular 888 slot title Mermaid’s Millions on Harrah’s Online Casino when she won a $218,207 jackpot on a 75 cent spin. Her initial reaction to the jackpot was, “complete disbelief.” After upgrading their flight for an already planned trip to Italy to first class, Cheryl and her husband used the cash from the first of the big online wins to immediately give…
ESPN Bet Launches November 14th
Get ready for the launch of ESPN Bet, at least in the seventeen states where the company operates. If you live in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia then be looking for the app to go live November 14th. Betting on sporting events is now legal in nearly forty states across America, but that doesn’t mean the app will work everywhere. Online sports betting must be regulated in the state where you live, and ESPN must have a license to operate there. However, if you don’t have access to ESPN Bet just yet,…
DraftKings Passes FanDuel for #1 in America
The battle for the biggest fantasy sports provider in America has a new king. DraftKings has officially surpassed their rivals at FanDuel to take over the top position, and it’s in large part to their acquisition by the Golden Nugget in 2023. Since that purchase, DraftKings has experienced a steady growth. DraftKings now possesses a 31% share of the American online gambling revenue, besting FanDuel by a single point, as they sit at 30%. However, if we adjust those numbers to exclude online casino games and just focus on just sports betting, DraftKings lead jumps to nearly 40% compared to…
Differences Between Real Money & Sweepstakes Casinos in US
The world of online gambling has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly in the United States. With the increasing popularity of online casinos, two distinct types have emerged: real money online casinos and sweepstakes casinos. In this article, we will delve into the key differences between these two casino categories to help you make an informed choice when you decide to try your luck online. Understanding Real Money Online Casinos Real money online casinos, as the name suggests, are platforms where players can wager and win real currency. These casinos operate much like traditional brick-and-mortar casinos, allowing players to…
Florida Sports Betting Fight to SCOTUS?
The long and arduous fight over Florida sports betting has been dragging on for over two years, and it is no where near the end. But with so much at stake, is it any wonder that things are moving so slow? And that folks are fighting so hard? It’s a complicated issue. Some of you may be wondering why you should care about betting on sports in a state where you don’t live. Fortunately for you, we’re here to fill you in on why this is so important, and why you should definitely care about the outcome. Let’s take a…
September is Responsible Gaming Month
Our friends at the American Gaming Association have once again launched the Responsible Gaming Month for 2023. This year, they are equipped with new consumer data that shows the strength of responsible awareness. This marks the industry’s 25th annual celebration of the event, with this year featuring four different weekly themes. Those weekly themes include “Empowering Customers to Play Responsibly” in week one, and “Legal & Regulated Gaming Protects Players” in the second. “Building a Responsible Gaming Culture Within” is set for the theme of week three, and wraps up with “Advancing Responsible Gaming with Research” for the final week….