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New Jersey Bill Mandates Gambling Education at Colleges Partnering With Sportsbooks
A bill in New Jersey would require public universities engaged in sports wagering partnerships to establish a gambling education program. A5498 seeks to promote responsible gambling behavior and prevent student [...]
Fliff Faces California Class Action, Bringing Sweepstakes Social Model Under Scrutiny
Free-to-play sports prediction site Fliff is the target of a class action suit in California, alleging that it constitutes an illegal sportsbook. Fliff employs the same model as sweepstakes social casinos like [...]
Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Trident Acquisitions Founders and Financial Advisor
The architects of an ill-fated 2021 merger between Lottery.com owner AutoLotto and the special purpose acquisitions company Trident Acquisitions are facing class action lawsuits in the Chancery Court of Delaware. The deal made [...]
Legal Esports, Sports Betting Needs Only North Carolina Gov. Cooper’s Signature
Legal esports and sports betting in North Carolina can become a reality as soon as Gov. Roy Cooper signs HB347 into law. That’s because, on June 7, House members approved [...]
Wheel of Fortune Real Money Gambling to Remain Exclusive to IGT for 10 More Years
International Game Technology (IGT) will enjoy 10 more years of exclusivity over the real money gaming rights to Wheel of Fortune, one of the most valuable brands in casino games. The company announced [...]
Five Problem Gambling Podcasts Bringing Recovery to Light
Gambling-related content is seeing a huge uptick alongside the expansion of regulated gambling in the US, and that includes a healthy dose of content about responsible gambling and dealing with [...]
Bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Iowa, Kentucky Soon to Follow
Iowans can now bet at one of the world’s largest sportsbooks as Bet365 Sportsbook has launched through a partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. Iowa is the fifth state where Bet365 [...]
Connecticut to Launch Long-Awaited Online Lottery in Late 2023 With IGT
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced an eight-year deal to provide online products to the Connecticut Lottery. IGT will deploy its iLottery gaming system and related components through a [...]
Diamond Cash Slots Coming to Pennsylvania as Greentube Acquires Supplier License
Casino game developer Greentube has obtained a license in Pennsylvania, marking the fourth US state that will offer its games. In 2021, the Vienna-based NOVOMATIC Interactive division launched in New [...]
Four Men Charged With Cheating in $227,000 Cosmopolitan Dice Sliding Case
Four men are accused of cheating electronic craps tables at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas between November and December 2021. The Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) [...]
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The popular Cash Falls slot machine, developed by Light & Wonder, is officially available at online casinos across the US. Four versions of the slot — Cash Falls Outback Fortune, [...]
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Gonzo’s Quest Sequel, Gonzo’s Gold, Now Available at FanDuel Casino
Online casino players can now enjoy the Gonzo’s Gold slot, a sequel to the popular Gonzo’s Quest slot machine, at licensed sites in the US. The game launched in 2021 [...]
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Is Online Blackjack Rigged?
Many players question if online casino games are rigged in some form or fashion. Are you signing up with an online casino provider that offers fair games? Is online blackjack [...]
‘I Should Have Won By Now!’ – The Mathematics of Losing Streaks
A roulette player is down to his last few chips. He’s missed his lucky number at least 36 times in a row. Surely Lady Luck owes him one by now. All those chips go on 17. Yet the ball lands on 35, for the third time in the last ten spins. Now broke, the player […]
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Discerning online casino players are on the lookout for slots that meet certain criteria, such as RTP, max payout, or minimum bet. But one of the more important yet often [...]
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You can find a lot of myths online about playing slots. For example, some “experts” say that the biggest progressive jackpots are “due to win.” In reality, the biggest progressives are the hardest to win. But some slots strategies actually do work, and we compiled them all to give you everything you need to play […]
How Does Roulette Volatility Compare to Slots?
If you’re a slots player, you’ve probably at least heard of volatility. But did you know the same concept applies to all casino games? Over the short term, volatility is the single most significant factor in determining the kind of online casino experience you’ll have (or retail, if that’s your thing) And yet, volatility is something […]
Industry News
Wheel of Fortune Real Money Gambling to Remain Exclusive to IGT for 10 More Years
International Game Technology (IGT) will enjoy 10 more years of exclusivity over the real money gaming rights to Wheel of Fortune, one of the most valuable brands in casino games. The company announced on June 5 that it had signed a new licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television, which owns the famous game show and its associated intellectual property. IGT […]
Downstate Casino Bids a Critical Opportunity for SL Green, Vornado as NYC Offices Sit Vacant
Downstate casino bids by New York developers like SL Green and Vornado could be a lifeline as the companies’ traditional business is struggling. SL Green’s share values are the lowest they’ve been in ten years. For Vornado, it’s a 20-year low. They’ve become favorite targets for short-sellers as New York City offices sit empty. SL Green’s stock […]
Bally’s Announces Improved Q1 Results, Management Changes & New Partnerships
Bally’s Corporation seems closer to finding its way with improved financial results in Q1 2023, a management shake-up, and new partnerships to improve Bally Bet. The company has also struck a deal with the Oakland Athletics which will make their new home on the lot occupied by the Tropicana after their move to Las Vegas. Those […]
Charles Town Online Casinos Overtake Greenbrier in WV Amid Slow April
Charles Town Races has overtaken the Greenbrier for the online casino market lead in West Virginia. The bulk of Charles Town’s revenue can be assumed to come from DraftKings. The only other brand on the license is PointsBet, typically a bit player. That switch comes amidst what was otherwise a slow month of April for US online casinos. Across […]
Evolution Extends Partnership With Galaxy Gaming, Will Bring New Titles to the US Market
Evolution has announced a ten-year extension to its partnership with Galaxy Gaming, which will enhance its live dealer offerings in the US market. Galaxy creates table game content for the retail casino industry. Users of online live dealer games in the US will be most familiar with its patented side bets for blackjack, but more exotic games could […]
Fanatics Follows Through on Expected PointsBet Acquisition
Sports apparel company Fanatics has agreed to purchase the US assets of Australian gaming operator PointsBet. The deal is worth $150 million in cash, pending investor and regulatory approval. Currently, Fanatics is beta-testing an online sportsbook in Ohio and Tennessee. Additionally, it operates a retail sportsbook in Maryland and has a license in Massachusetts, where […]
Legal & Legislative News
Fliff Faces California Class Action, Bringing Sweepstakes Social Model Under Scrutiny
Free-to-play sports prediction site Fliff is the target of a class action suit in California, alleging that it constitutes an illegal sportsbook. Fliff employs the same model as sweepstakes social casinos like Chumba and Pulsz but allows users to stake virtual cash on the outcome of real-world sporting events rather than on slots and other casino games. […]
Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Trident Acquisitions Founders and Financial Advisor
The architects of an ill-fated 2021 merger between Lottery.com owner AutoLotto and the special purpose acquisitions company Trident Acquisitions are facing class action lawsuits in the Chancery Court of Delaware. The deal made Lottery.com a publicly-traded entity, but share values for the lottery courier service began to plummet almost immediately. Revelations of financial deception, executive resignations, and shareholder […]
Four Men Charged With Cheating in $227,000 Cosmopolitan Dice Sliding Case
Four men are accused of cheating electronic craps tables at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas between November and December 2021. The Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) responded to an investigation by The Cosmopolitan, which says it lost nearly $227,000 to the scheme, including $180,000 in a single session. Agents served arrest […]
Federal Court Finalizes $415 Million DoubleDown Class Action Settlement
On June 1, US District Judge Robert Lasnik signed off on a $415 million class action settlement by DoubleDown Interactive and its former owner, International Game Technology (IGT). Social casino companies like DoubleDown have faced numerous suits alleging that their play money games constitute illegal gambling despite the lack of cash prizes. This is the largest settlement to date in such […]
Illinois Passes Bill Allowing Casinos to Hire People with Felony Convictions
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill allowing casinos to hire people with felony convictions. If it becomes law, Senate Bill 1462, introduced by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago), will significantly expand Illinois’ hospitality labor pool as new casinos prepare to open. After passing the Senate in March with a 44-12 vote, the bill […]
Nintendo Sued Over ‘Immoral’ Spotlight Pipes and Deceptive Practices in Mario Kart Tour
Nintendo of America is being sued over “immoral” in-game purchases formerly included in its popular mobile game, Mario Kart Tour (MKT). California father Bruce Alls filed the proposed class action on behalf of his son, who is not named in the complaint because he is a minor. It alleges Nintendo engaged in “unlawful, deceptive, and […]
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Chumba Casino Introduces Slingo Slots
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New Online Poker Tournament Starts April 10 at Global Poker – 250K SC & 100M GC
Social poker site Global Poker, together with PokerNews, is holding the inaugural Global Poker x PokerNews Cup tournament. Players can participate in the new online poker tournament from April 10-30 [...]
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