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Brian Carlton
DraftKings Deal Helps Along Expansion of Casino Queen in Illinois
A new partnership will help one Illinois casino expand its reach. On July 23, Casino Queen announced the company will rebrand as part of a deal with DraftKings. In many ways, the deal mirrors one signed earlier this year between Penn National and Barstool Sports, with one key exception. Officials from both Casino Queen and […]
Bellagio Freezes Over $200,000 in Payouts Linked to Disastrous Sportsbook Error
A misprint caused what might be the largest sports betting loss in Las Vegas history. The Bellagio is refusing to pay most of the tickets, however, as MGM waits for the results of a Nevada Gaming Control Board investigation. The situation happened early morning on June 28, involving nearly $250,000 in bets for Korean Baseball […]
New Jersey Casinos Will Reopen July 2 As U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surge
New Jersey casinos will open their doors on Thursday, as long as they follow certain guidelines. This past week, Gov. Phil Murphy laid out the requirements for companies to follow, saying COVID-19 cases were under control in the state, even as cases raging across parts of the country have prompted backtracking on reopening. “We have […]
California Sports Betting Bill Withdrawn Following Tribal Lawsuit, Legislative Impasses
It’ll be at least 2022 before California residents can vote on sports betting. On Monday, June 22, State Senator Bill Dodd announced he was pulling his bill, SCA 6, due to opposition from more than 25 tribes. Earlier this month, everyone appeared to be on the same page. The California Senate Committee on Government Organization […]
$400 Million Caesars Casino Could Be Coming To Virginia
Southern Virginia could be home to a new $400 million Caesars casino by 2023. That’s the plan in Danville, where city officials have a deal with the company, pending a vote this coming November. In March 2019, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a bill granting limited gaming in the commonwealth. The bill restricted casinos to […]
Will Advertising During COVID Provide A Good ROI?
When things return to normal, some gaming companies might point to one decision that helped them survive the shutdown economy. Should they be advertising during COVID? In October 2019, Google signed off on several changes to how, when, and where companies can advertise online. This announcement applied to gaming companies. At a time when all […]
Using Casino Sounds To Encourage Bookings Post Shutdown
People gamble more if they hear the typical sounds of the casino. These casino sounds and the Payout Memories they elicit can hold the key to helping casinos navigate the post-shutdown world. University Study Of Casino Sounds The data came from a study at the University of Alberta. During the study, professors analyzed 600 people […]