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Barstool Sports Betting Is Coming to Massachusetts, on 2 Conditions
Barstool sports betting is no stranger to drama, and drama it got before being allowed to enter the Massachusetts market. At 5:40 p.m. today, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) tweeted that it granted Plainridge Park Casino (PPC) a “temporary Category 1 sports wagering operator license.” However, unlike other operators given temporary operator licenses, MGC placed […]
iGaming Push More Likely As Federal Pandemic Relief Fades?
As I write this, I have Covid. Again. I’m tired of it. You’re tired of it. Based on fading federal pandemic aid to states, everyone’s tired of it. However, coronavirus topic fatigue won’t make it evaporate from reality. Yet that’s what’s about to happen to that funding. In 2023, no new money will be coming […]
Michigan-New Jersey PokerStars Integration Excites Players
A Michigan-New Jersey PokerStars player pool integration is underway, the Flutter Entertainment-owned online poker site announced at noon today. A @PokerStarsUSA tweet and player emails confirmed PokerStars is adding Michigan bettors into the multi-state poker fold. Gamblers in Michigan and New Jersey received an email today from PokerStars telling them: Site maintenance occurring December 12th […]
GeoComply Q&A With Bonus: Pappas on Gambling Advocacy
GeoComply just locked in a major win. On Tuesday, John A. Pappas revealed to his social media followers that he accepted a job with the location detection software and cybersecurity provider. Today, he talked to Bonus about his new role as senior vice president of government and public affairs. Before starting full-time work at GeoComply last […]
Is Portnoy of Barstool Finally Toxic to Penn? Massachusetts Has Misgivings
Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports fame may finally be toxic to Penn Entertainment, which owns the brand. Because of concerns about Portnoy, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) paused to consider the “suitability” of awarding a retail sports betting license to Penn’s Plainridge Park Casino. The Boston-area racino plans to brand its retail sportsbook with Barstool […]
Unikrn Q&A With Bonus: Dellario Talks Relaunch Plans
Unikrn relaunched on Thursday, but the esports brand owned by Entain won’t go live in the US or Ontario until at least 2023. Justin Dellario, Entain’s esports managing director and CEO of Unikrn, spoke with Bonus yesterday about the relaunch. Dellario said esports players can use the app now in Brazil and all areas of […]