Category: Gambling

Macau Is the Casino Capital of the World. For China, That’s Not Enough.

A quarter century after the former Portuguese colony was made a Chinese territory, Macau’s economic boundaries with the mainland are being blurred.
With Sports Gambling Surging, Federal Regulation Is Discussed

With the industry’s popularity on the rise, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss its effect on athletes, the public and the integrity of games.
Do You Use Online Betting Markets? Tell Us About It.

The New York Times is covering the rise of online betting markets. We want to hear about the experiences of people who use them, either for recreational purposes or as a source of income.
Breeders’ Cup Arrives in California, Where Horse Racing Is Struggling

The state looms large in the sport’s history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke.
Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.
California Tribal Casinos May Sue to Curb City Card Rooms

A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don’t operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue.
Should Betting on Elections Be Legal?

Election wagers have long been banned in the United States. But for a brief period on Thursday, a regulated prediction market was permitted to offer them to Americans.
Should Betting on Elections Be Legal?

Election wagers have long been banned in the United States. But for a brief period on Thursday, a regulated prediction market was permitted to offer them to Americans.
As the 2024 Race Heats Up, Betting Is Growing for Everything but Elections

U.S. residents can still gamble on the presidential race — but regulators are trying to stop the practice.
Dave & Buster’s to Allow Betting on Arcade Games

A software company announced it had teamed up with the arcade and restaurant chain to allow betting in the future through the Dave & Buster’s app.
After NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Gambling, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future

The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports.
In Latest Gambling Scandal, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future

The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports.