NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Bitcoin–FTI Law, New York’s premier whistleblower law firm, hailed the revival of a billion-dollar Ponzi scheme case as a “win for whistleblowers.” In a 2013 landmark action, Texas man Trendon Shavers was convicted of what a Texas federal court called a “sham and a Ponzi scheme.” Shavers, who went by the alias “Pirateat40,” […]
The program will allow the certification of a patient by a practitioner for any condition that the practitioner believes can be treated with medical cannabis.
At 51 percent, New York currently has the highest tax rate on sports betting in the US. Hawaii might be ready to say, “Hold my beer.” In House Bill 1815 (HB 1815), Rep. John Mizuno (D) proposes a jaw-dropping 55 percent levy on sports wagering in Hawaii, assuming the famously anti-gambling state approves regulated sports […]
Media giant Fox Corp. (NASDAQ:FOX) landed an upgrade today from UBS on the broadcasting giant’s sports betting potential, which may not be fully appreciated by investors at this point. In a note to clients today, UBS analyst John Hodulik lifts his rating on Fox to “buy” from “neutral,” while boosting his price target on the […]
New York City’s new mayor, Eric Adams, has taken a bold step to fulfill one of his promises as he is set to take his first paycheck in Bitcoin, according to available information.
The New York State Gaming Commission released its first batch of weekly financial figures for mobile sports betting on Friday. The numbers show the state generated $24.6 million in tax revenue for the first nine days since the first apps launched. BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, and FanDuel combined to accept $603.1 million in wagers from […]
Register HERE! In March of 2021 New York became the 15th State to legalize recreational cannabis through the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). We have regularly written about the local impact of New York’s new cannabis industry and the potential opportunities for social and economic equity applicants. On Tuesday, January 25,