Ziv Chen
Ziv Chen
Ziv Chen is an industry news contributor at Covers.com
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FanDuel Donates $100K to Support Veterans’ Mental Health at John Deere Classic
FanDuel, the PGA Tour's official betting partner, donated $100K to Next 18, a nonprofit helping military veterans and first responders through golf and mental health support programs.
WSOP Rules No Winner in Millionaire Maker After Controversy
The WSOP has voided the outcome of its $1,500 Millionaire Maker event after an investigation into collusion between the final two players, sparked by suspicions of chip dumping and a $1M bonus promotion from ClubWPT Gold.
Pennsylvania Lottery to Increase Player Payouts Under New Bill
The Keystone State's House and Senate just passed a measure reducing the required profit margin on traditional lottery games. This lets the PA Lottery increase player payouts and offer customers more high-prize games.
Michigan Woman Issues Warning After Losing $2M Through Gambling
A Wolverine State resident cautioned about the dangers of online gambling after she lost $2 million in six months.
Jefferies Trims DraftKings Target Amid Tax Headwinds and Revised Forecasts
The investment bank and financial services firm reduced its price target for DraftKings to $53 from $60 and has a Buy recommendation on the stock.
PrizePicks Switches to Peer-to-Peer Games in California Ahead of AG Ruling
The fantasy sports provider changed the games it offers in the Golden State. Customers can no longer access Pick’Em and can only play Arena.
Aristocrat Interactive Launches Jackpot Carnival Buffalo Online
Jackpot Carnival Buffalo debuts online in three U.S. states, Ontario, and the U.K.
Sports Trading Still Accounts for 50% of Kalshi Markets in the Offseason
Kalshi players have drifted towards niche sports like the WNBA, UFC, and hot dog eating.
Bragg Gaming Expands U.S. Footprint with Fanatics Casino Launch in Three States
Bragg Gaming is expanding its U.S. presence by launching proprietary and partner studio games through Fanatics Casino in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, using its exclusive RGS technology and promotional tools.
PrizePicks Resolves Lawsuit Against Former Employee Judah Huffman
PrizePicks has resolved its lawsuit against Judah Huffman after reaching a confidential out-of-court agreement.
PENN Entertainment Launches PGA TOUR Mines Game
The gaming, sports and entertainment company debuts a new golf-themed online offering, PGA TOUR Mines.
Bally’s Sells Global Interactive Arm to Intralot for $3.17 Billion
Intralot is set to acquire Bally’s international interactive business, formerly Gamesys, for $3.17 billion in a deal aimed at expanding its reach across Europe and Asia while Bally’s reallocates capital for U.S. growth.
Monopoly, Yahtzee Coming to Casinos Through Hasbro’s New Partnerships
Hasbro teamed up with Evolution, Aristocrat, and more to bring classics like Monopoly and Yahtzee to online and land-based casinos, with exclusive titles rolling out starting January 2026.
ESPN Charlotte 730 Rebrands as InsideTheGame.bet, Focuses on Sports Betting
Charlotte’s WZGV-AM drops ESPN branding for InsideTheGame.bet, becoming the first local radio station dedicated exclusively to sports betting, featuring nonstop VSiN programming and real-time gambling analysis.
New Hampshire Lifts Cap on Video Lottery Terminals in Casinos
Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed HB 2, a broad budget bill which also includes measures to remove a limit on how many video lottery terminals Granite State casinos can support.
Resorts World Las Vegas Appoints New Slots Executive
The resort and casino operator hired Tom McMahon as its senior vice president of slot operations and marketing.
Rhode Island's Sports Betting Monopoly Set to End With 2026 Contract Expiration
The Ocean State's sports betting went live in 2018, but its market has since been restricted to one operator, IGT. IGT currently works under a 20-year arrangement the Rhode Island Lottery brokered, set to expire in 2026.
Underdog Sports Sues to Prevent California AG's Fantasy Sports Opinion
Underdog Sports is suing to stop Attorney General Rob Bonta's office from declaring most paid fantasy sports games illegal under California law.
Riot Games Opens Door to Esports Betting Sponsors, Despite Fans' Growing Criticism
The online battle arena games developer formally paved the way to sports betting sponsorships for its Tier 1 esports events.
DraftKings Launches Safe Gambling Tool as Scrutiny Grows
The big sportsbook announced it launched a new safer gambling tool available to players across all its online platforms.
