Black Market Sports Betting in US Has No Panacea in PASPA


In the roughly six years since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), sportsbook operators have frequently sold states on potential reduction or outright elimination of illicit sports wagering markets as a reason to legalize the activity. The black markets for iGaming and sports betting are still thriving in […]

Lottery Jackpots Draw Attention to Stalled Alabama Gambling Legislation


The combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots of $1.9 billion have people in Alabama crossing state lines in search of winning tickets. That’s because Alabama’s constitution bans lotteries and gambling. The jackpots for the Mega Millions and Powerball lottery draws are approaching a combined $1.9 billion. Alabama residents who want to take their shot at […]

Internet Betting Sites, Apps Fertile Ground for Fraud, Says TransUnion


Digital scammers are increasingly focusing on internet betting sites and mobile applications, with the U.S. being one of the prime jurisdictions for their misdeeds, according to a new study from TransUnion. Online betting sites and mobile apps are increasingly targets of digital fraudsters, according to TransUnion. (Image: FBI) In its recently published State of Omnichannel […]