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BetRivers’ New iRush Rewards Loyalty Program Features Long-Term Tiers Alongside Short-Term Levels
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the operator of the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse brands, has made enhancements to its iRush Rewards Program. The most significant change is the addition of a second type of loyalty status—Tiers—that provides longer-lasting benefits than the old system. Highlights of the improved loyalty program, which went live on Monday, include: Addition of the […]
SpinX Kentucky Settlement: Social Game Developer Agrees to Pay $285,500
Social casino developer SpinX Games has agreed to pay $285,500 to settle a class action lawsuit in Kentucky. Once the court finalizes the settlement, state residents who wish to claim a portion of the money will have until Feb. 20, 2025, to complete a claim form, which will require proof that they made a purchase […]
Global Poker Partners Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, the Olympics’ Most-Decorated Medalist
Building on the success of its Global Pokers‘ 2023 Celebrity Challenge, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is expanding its partnership with the Olympics’ most decorated medalist, US swimmer Michael Phelps. The enhanced collaboration will see the champion swimmer and poker aficionado promote upcoming Global Poker challenges, tournaments, and promotions across the brand’s marketing channels. In a […]
PENN Partnership Brings Sparket’s ‘Social Betwork’ Capabilities to PENN Play Casino
Fans of PENN Play Casino have a new way to play thanks to a partnership that taps into Sparket’s customizable “Social Betwork” capabilities. The deal with PENN Entertainment, announced earlier this month, allows the gaming giant to enhance its social casino offering with Sparket’s free-to-play live event technology. The “bet-on-anything” pool wagering platform offers “limitless” bet […]
DraftKings Poker Debuts With ‘Electric’ 3-Handed Format
Online poker fans were energized by the discovery on Aug. 21 that DraftKings introduced a game called Electric Poker in Michigan on Aug. 20. Gamblers in New Jersey and West Virginia may be closely watching the new “3-handed, no-limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament game,” as well. Because their gaming regulators allow multi-state poker tournaments. In […]
$200 Bet Wins $6.45M Online Casino Jackpot for New Jersey BetMGM Casino Player
For one BetMGM Casino player in New Jersey, a $200 bet became a $6.45 million win on Aug. 19. The huge jackpot that BetMGM is calling “the largest” in the history of US iGaming may change perceptions among Americans about potential prizes in the online space. Traditionally, land-based casinos have owned the “wow” factor for […]
BetMGM’s Bartlett Talks About ‘MGM Bonus City’ Launching in Michigan, Live Dealer, More
One of the secrets to BetMGM‘s success is its brand recognition. Commercial casino giant MGM Resorts International is one of the online gambling brand’s owners. So when MGM Bonus City entered New Jersey in October 2023, it was logical that 10 months later, the hybrid live dealer game launched in another state — Michigan. Oliver […]
FanDuel Founder Nigel Eccles Files Amended Lawsuit, Detailing Alleged Conspiracy
Nigel Eccles, the founder and former CEO of FanDuel, continues his years-long legal pursuit of the company and its institutional investors, KKR & Co. and Shamrock Capital Advisors. FanDuel was acquired by online gambling giant Flutter in 2018. Eccles claims the terms of that deal were not negotiated “at arm’s length” but instead calculated to cut himself and other common shareholders out of […]
States Would Earn Up to $15B in Annual Tax if Online Casinos Were Legal Everywhere—Vixio Report
Legalizing online casinos across most of the US could generate up to $15 billion in additional annual tax revenue for state and tribal governments, per a new Vixio report. Prepared for global gaming supplier Light & Wonder (LNW), the report from London-based Vixio highlighted the untapped potential of online casino gaming on US tax coffers. […]
Spanish-Speaking Live Dealer Games Debut in Pennsylvania Via Evolution
The online gambling industry’s message to the 5.6% of Pennsylvanians who speak Spanish at home is, “We see you.” On Aug. 15, Evolution debuted its Spanish-speaking live dealer services via online casinos in the Keystone State. The launch follows five months of testing in New Jersey, where the Spanish-speaking croupiers began dealing cards on March […]
