Latest Articles By Andrew O'Malley (35)
Will Jeff Landry Block Louisiana’s Sweepstakes Casino Ban Again?
Louisiana’s legislature has once again passed a bill aimed at banning sweepstakes casinos. However, Gov. Jeff Landry’s signature is once again standing in the way. Senate Bill 181 passed in 2025, only for Gov. Landry to veto the bill that sought to directly ban dual-currency sweepstakes gaming. This happened despite...
Damon Jones Guilty Plea Reveals Dark Side of High-Stakes Home Poker Games
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones walked into a Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday and entered guilty pleas to two separate counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud as...
Alberta First Nations Question Revenue-Share Proposal Ahead of Private iGaming Market Launch
When Alberta launches its privatized online gambling market on July 13, it will make a major change to the province’s gaming landscape, and some First Nations leaders fear its impact...
Trusted Nonprofit Manager Stole $1.8M to Fund Gambling Habit at Local Casinos
A former operations manager for the Fresno Arts Council (FAC) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing more than $1.8 million in public funds over nearly four years. She...
European Doctors Call Gambling a Public Health Crisis, Demand Urgent Reform
Europe’s most influential medical body is calling for sweeping reform of gambling legislation and declares the industry a public health crisis that needs immediate legislative action at both national and...
Louisiana Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos with Unanimous House Vote
Louisiana’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that aims to ban online sweepstakes gaming. Lawmakers voted 99-0 in favor of passage on April 14, with six abstentions. Rep. Laurie...
US Mail Carrier Accused of $630,000 Theft Scheme to Fund Gambling Habit
A former Sacramento County mail carrier faces 11 federal counts after he allegedly stole hundreds of checks, credit cards, gift cards and debit cards he was entrusted to deliver. He...
Inside DraftKings’ $1M Political Play to Protect Sports Betting and Unlock iGaming in Ohio
A super political action committee (PAC) funded by the parent company of DraftKings has spent more than $1 million on advertising to support more than a dozen Ohio Republican legislative...
MotorCity and Golden Nugget Invest Millions, But Poker Still Doesn’t Make the Cut
Two notable U.S. casinos announced significant renovation projects this month, promising guests upgraded hotel rooms, updated gaming floors, new dining options, and modernized technology. MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit and...
Washington D.C. iGaming Bill Could Unlock Shared Poker Liquidity Across States
A new bill in Washington, D.C. would legalize iGaming in the District, and the fine print includes a provision relevant to poker players. Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced the...
