There have long been discussions about gambling legalization in San Francisco. In 2022, Proposition 26 – which would have legalized sports betting at tribal casinos, as well as craps and roulette – was rejected by voters, while other efforts to legalize online poker have been regularly undertaken, all to no avail.
A recent police raid in the city, however, may have added more fuel to the fire in a way no one would have expected.In May this year, a raid was carried out on an illegal gambling ring operating within San Francisco. It was the result of a lengthy investigation by the San Francisco Police Department’s Vice Squad, culminating in the discovery of a gambling ring and the arrest of a 37-year-old woman.
New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia all allow online betting, and many US residents also place bets on online casinos based outside of the US. By all accounts, US online casinos have become a popular US pastime, and for many, it’s only been a matter of time before more states follow suit.As of 2024, the global iGaming market is approximately worth around $80 billion, with more and more countries implementing regulation and legalization.
Mark Farrell raises nearly $1M to support charter reform he didn’t write Farrell’s charter reform committee is raising money at a quick clip In many ways, this surge has been driven by numerous technological advancements, including the shift to 5G and a change in consumers’ interests in digital entertainment. Mobile gaming, specifically, has become a significant growth area, with many operators developing apps that match consumer interests and provide optimized gaming experiences.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Francisco’s dishonest legal brief helped U.S. Supreme Court criminalize homelessnessThe city's dishonest amicus brief provided succor to the Trump Supreme Court and will now enable a nationwide homeless crackdown.
Read more »
9th Circuit gives San Francisco more legal authority to clear homeless encampmentsSan Francisco now has more legal authority to clear away homeless encampments.
Read more »
9th Circuit: San Francisco gains more authority to clear homeless encampmentsSan Francisco now has more legal authority to clear away homeless encampments.
Read more »
San Francisco lights up world's largest Pride 'flag'Friday night, San Francisco's Market Street was once again lit up from end to end with the colors of the rainbow pride flag. The lighting marked the start of the SF Pride weekend.
Read more »
San Francisco Giants' Orlando Cepeda dies at 86San Francisco Giants baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died, the team and his family announced Friday. He was 86.
Read more »
Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco Giants legend and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 86San Francisco Giants baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died, the team and his family announced Friday. He was 86.
Read more »