Every lottery win brings excitement, but nothing can quite compare to jackpot wins. Yet, sometimes when a player doesn’t win on the first try, they are given a second chance. For the lucky few, a second chance is all that’s needed to win a big prize, and this is precisely the case of a Fowlerville, Michigan man who won a whopping $250,000 second chance jackpot. The winner, Christopher Cassel, from Fowlerville, Livingston County, earned entries into a giveaway by playing BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot games online with the Michigan Lottery. On Wednesday, the Lottery confirmed that the lucky man ..read more

The 2011-founded global sports technology company that creates immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, Sportradar Group, has appointed Craig Felenstein as its new chief financial officer.  Felenstein, who previously embraced the same role with the global leader in expedition cruises and adventure travel, Lindblad Expeditions, will start to exercise his duties effective June 1.  Felenstein will report directly to the company’s chief executive officer, Carsten Koerl.    Close to Three Decades of Experience  Felenstein will put close to three decades of ex ..read more

While most US sports media companies have pivoted to collaborations with leading operators, performance marketing firm Gambling.com Group has pursued a distinctive approach. In recent years, Gambling.com has forged partnerships with newspaper giants Gannett and McClatchy. These collaborations entail Gambling.com assuming responsibility for a significant portion of the newspapers’ digital sports betting coverage. Newspapers Still Boast Significant Reach and Popularity This shrewd arrangement sees Gambling.com generate content to attract bettors to sportsbooks, with revenue shared between the co ..read more

Galaxy Entertainment Group, a market leader in gaming and hospitality, has formed a historic partnership with Capella Hotels and Resorts, the best hotel brand in the world, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine. As a result, the former company’s Galaxy Macau property will become the home of the first Capella property in The Greater Bay Area. Capella’s 5-star hotel is expected to open by the middle of 2025 and will bring visitors the quality the brand is usually associated with. The new property will enhance the Galaxy Macau complex and would redefine Macau leisure. Capella at Galaxy Macau wil ..read more

The South Korean National Police Agency revealed a startling statistic on Thursday, indicating that teenagers comprised one-third of the 2,925 online gambler suspects apprehended in a recent crackdown on an illicit gambling ring. The agency’s National Office of Investigation spearheaded a focused operation targeting adolescent involvement in online gambling from 25 September last year to 31 March. Children as Young as Ten Placed Wagers Among the apprehended individuals, 75 adults were formally arrested and detained for reaping profits of 61.9 billion won ($45 million). Shockingly, 1,035 of tho ..read more

With Liverpool losing the Merseyside Derby earlier this week, only Arsenal and Manchester City are left as serious candidates for the title. Arsenal is in the lead currently, but the defending champions are breathing by the Gunners’ necks. Plus, the Sky Blues have played one game fewer. What this means is that in order to keep the EPL title dream alive, Arsenal needs to keep on winning. That’s why winning the London Derby on April 28 is a must for Mikel Arteta’s team. The problem is that Tottenham’s players are determined to mess up their plans. Tottenham vs. Arsenal Odds Moneyline Odds ..read more

The parent company of Churchill Downs, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), released its latest financial update. On Wednesday, the company disclosed insights regarding its performance for the first quarter of 2024 or the quarter that ended March 31, 2024. In its latest trading update, CDI highlighted strong growth in terms of adjusted EBITDA and net revenue. Per the latest figures, released by the company, its net revenue for Q1 this year increased by 6% to $590.9 million. Besides an outstanding growth year-over-year, the result marked a quarterly record for the company. Similarly, CDI confirm ..read more

The first Triple Crown event of 2024 will see a real battle among three-year-old runners in the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4. Sierra Leone and Fierceness are shared top favorites to win the race, each priced at +300. All the other horses come with Kentucky Derby odds of +1000 or longer, but history teaches us that anything can happen at Churchill Downs. 2024 Kentucky Derby Odds Horse Odds Sierra Leone +300 Fierceness +300 Forever Young +1000 Catching Freedom +1200 Just A Touch +1600 Dornoch +1800 Track Phantom +2000 Mystik Dan +2000 Honor Marie +2000 Resilien ..read more

Alberta may seem like the frontrunner, but Quebec is also emerging as a contender in the debate over which Canadian province will follow Ontario’s lead in implementing a regulatory model for online gaming.  Report Reveals Ontario Gaming Model as Solution to Quebec’s Budget Woes With Quebec facing budget challenges, the government has tasked crown corporations, such as Loto-Québec, with finding cash savings totaling $1 billion. Now, the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition has unveiled a report highlighting the economic benefits of Ontario’s regulatory model. Chartered accounting firm Mallette c ..read more

In a stunning revelation that has rocked the Canadian Football League (CFL), veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon has been slapped with an indefinite suspension for his involvement in sports wagering activities related to CFL games, including one in which he participated. The announcement came following an extensive investigation conducted by the league, shedding light on Lemon’s actions during the 2021 season while he was with the Calgary Stampeders. League Commissioner Stresses Integrity as CFL Clears Lemon of Match Influence Despite the severity of the punishment, the CFL’s probe found no ..read more