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Alabama Gambling Bill Would Provide More Robust Definitions and Tougher Penalties for Illegal Gambling
A new bill filed in Alabama aims to battle illegal gambling in the state by strengthening the state’s existing laws. An earlier effort this year to create legal gambling options for state residents failed, as the House and Senate couldn’t agree on the specifics. In the absence of legal gambling, unregulated gaming machines and other […]
BetMGM Signs Online Casino and Sportsbook Media Partnership With USA TODAY
BetMGM and Gannett Co., Inc. have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to make BetMGM the preferred online casino and sportsbook provider for USA TODAY Sports. Under the agreement, BetMGM will also provide sports betting odds and betting information across the USA TODAY Network. USA TODAY’s expansive footprint extends to over 200 local US markets across […]
Jay-Z, Rubin Host Star-Studded Celebration at Ocean Casino for Fanatics Sportsbook Opening
Ocean Casino Resort welcomed hip-hop mogul Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin as the pair celebrated the opening of the new Fanatics Sportsbook at the casino resort. Fanatics also operates online in New Jersey, offering its sportsbook and Fanatics Casino to online players in the state. On Sunday, co-founders Jay-Z and Rubin hosted Fanatics […]
Bally’s Abandons Pennsylvania State College Casino Plans, But Project Will Continue
Construction of a satellite casino at Nittany Mall in College Township, Pennsylvania will proceed, but Bally’s will no longer be a part of the project. Bally’s and its former partner in the project, Ira Lubert’s SC Gaming, announced today that they were ending their contract by mutual agreement. SC Gaming says that there is no change in the construction timeline due to […]
New Hampshire Considers Replacing HHR Machines With Slots, and Other Changes for Charitable Casinos
Charitable gaming in New Hampshire could soon see important changes, including how casinos partner with charities and the introduction of true, casino-style slots. The New Hampshire Charitable Gaming Study Commission (NGCGSC) is considering several recommendations from Spectrum Gaming in a study on the future of gaming in the state. The commission will make its final […]
Floyd Mayweather Online Slot Coming to US Online Casinos This Year
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will get his online slot game later this year, thanks to a partnership with Games Global. The content developer expects to launch the new game globally before the end of the year. The new Floyd Mayweather Online Slot will launch first in the US, with international distribution coming afterward. Although Games Global only […]
Milton Champion, Maine’s Gambling Control Unit Head, Targeted in No Confidence Letter
All nine of Maine’s casino inspectors have signed a letter of no confidence in Maine Gambling Control Unit (GCU) Executive Director Milton Champion, citing a “dysfunctional and toxic” work environment. However, nearly half of the GCU’s other employees endorsed a separate letter backing Champion’s leadership. The GCU is a bureau within the Maine Department of […]
BetRivers Adds Playtech Live Dealer Games in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan
BetRivers has launched live dealer games from Playtech, meaning the online casino brand now has deals in place with all three US live dealer suppliers. Playtech’s titles appear in BetRivers’ live dealer lobby alongside titles from Evolution in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. BetRivers Michigan also features games from Light & Wonder’s subsidiary Authentic Gaming, though these are unavailable in the other two states. […]
Rivalry in Talks to License Proprietary Retro-Themed Online Casino Games Outside Canada
Canadian esports and online gambling company Rivalry is gearing up to license its proprietary online casino content to other gaming operators, said CEO Steven Salz. In an earnings call last week, Salz said Rivalry expects to begin licensing its first-party casino games in the coming months, creating a new B2B revenue stream. Notably, its online […]
Borgata Renovations to Add ‘Fresh Energy,’ ‘Contemporary Touch’ to Atlantic City Casino’s Gaming Floor
MGM Resorts-owned Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa continues to evolve its guest experience with upgrades to its gaming floor, which begin construction later this week. Atlantic City’s retail casino market leader and “premier” East Coast gaming destination announced the “significant” improvements on Sep. 3. According to the release shared with Bonus, the upgrades—scheduled to begin […]
