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Republican Lawmaker Jason Shoaf Proposes DFS Bill That Might Clarify Pick’em Legality
A new pre-filed bill for the 2024 Florida legislative session would daily fantasy sports (DFS), potentially including pick ’em or props-style bets. Republican Rep. Jason Shoaf filed HB 679 on Nov. 30, though the legislature won’t convene until Jan. 9. If the law passes, it will come into effect on July 1, 2024. Depending on […]
Inspired Entertainment Threatened With Nasdaq Delisting, Investor Lawsuits Over Missing Q3 Results
Gaming content creator Inspired Entertainment has received a warning from the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, threatening the company with potential delisting. The letter, which is a standard procedure, states that the company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for its failure to submit its third-quarter financials on time to the Securities and Exchange […]
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Machines Aren’t Gambling Devices, Says Appellate Court Judge
In a unanimous decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that machines manufactured by Pace-O-Matic (POM) are skill games, not illegal slot machines. The decision marks the second major victory for the manufacturer in the state this year. The verdict upholds a county judge’s decision in February, which likewise deemed the machines to be games […]
UFC at the Sphere: Will Younger Vegas-Goers Bite?
UFC CEO Dana White has announced that the mixed martial arts (MMA) franchise will host fights at the Las Vegas Sphere for next year’s Mexican Independence Day event on Sep. 14, 2024. The UFC has been growing its viewership in Mexico for at least a decade, but this is the first year it has dedicated […]
Bally Bet Sportsbook Relaunches in New York as Lawmakers Prepare for 2024 Online Casino Push
Bally’s Corp. has relaunched its Bally Bet Sportsbook in New York. The company shut down its sports betting operations in late June to switch to a new software platform powered by Kambi and White Hat Gaming. To attract new customers in New York, Bally Bet is offering $200 in bonus bets on a qualifying first bet of […]
Hacksaw Gaming To Enter Second US State via NJ Partnership With DraftKings
Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming has received temporary approval to operate from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), making the state the second US market for the online casino game supplier. In August, Hacksaw took an unusual approach and made its debut in the US in West Virginia via a partnership with BetRivers Casino. It […]
FanDuel Faceoff Skill Game Platform Is Growing, Adds NBA-Themed Swish Showdown
FanDuel Faceoff is adding a new sports-themed game, Swish Showdown. Inspired by the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, the game allows users to test their thumb and finger abilities by shooting 3-pointers against the clock. They can play free just for fun, or like other FanDuel Faceoff games, players can put their skills to the test, […]
North Carolina Approves First Set of Sports Betting Rules but Won’t Launch on January 8
The North Carolina Lottery Commission (NCLC) has confirmed that sports betting won’t go live on Jan. 8, 2024, the date it becomes legal under state law. During a Nov. 14 meeting, Commissioner Ripley Rand said that a Jan. 8 launch had become a practical impossibility due to the amount of work needed. Commissioner Cari Boyce […]
Light & Wonder: SciPlay Revenue Shines During Record Quarter
Light & Wonder Inc. (LNW) is celebrating a strong quarter, highlighted by $731 million in revenue, an increase of 13% over last year’s results. Q3 marked the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth for the company. The gaming sector contributed the largest revenue share of $465 million, and the other two sectors, SciPlay and […]
Las Vegas Sphere CEO Dolan Remains Optimistic Despite $98 Million First Quarter Loss, CFO Resignation
Sphere Entertainment reported $98.4 million in losses over its first quarter, mainly because its principal revenue stream—ticket sales for the Las Vegas Sphere—only got up and running at the tail end of the reporting period. The high-tech venue opened just one day before the quarter’s closing on Sep. 30 with a highly successful residency debut […]