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888 Casino, Poker Platforms Shutting Down in New Jersey Next Week
After an unexplained two-week reprieve, 888casino and 888poker will shut down New Jersey operations on June 17. To ensure no delays in recouping their money, 888’s New Jersey customers should transfer any remaining balance from their accounts before next week’s deadline. The closure of 888’s New Jersey platforms, initially scheduled for June 3, follows its […]
Hard Rock Virginia—Bristol Resort ‘Not Delayed’ But Won’t Open in July, Aiming For Later in 2024
Hard Rock’s permanent casino resort in Bristol, Virginia, won’t open next month, the company revealed last week. It hasn’t committed to a new opening date but has obtained a six-month extension from the Virginia Lottery Board, which regulates the state’s new retail casinos. That implies an opening in January 2025 at the latest, but more likely in […]
Bally’s Enters the Play-Money Social Casino Space With Bally Play
Bally’s is broadening its online horizons by introducing a free-to-play social casino to complement its real-money iGaming operations. It announced the launch of Bally Play on June 4 in partnership with Ruby Seven Studios. Bally Play went live with a selection of 150 games. The catalog includes play-money versions of several popular titles you’ll see on the floor of real-life retail […]
Evolution’s Crazy Time Live Dealer Game Show Launches in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Summer has come to Pennsylvania, and with it, the launch of Evolution’s most popular live dealer game show, Crazy Time. Because West Virginia online casinos stream their live dealer games from the studios in Pennsylvania, the game is now available in that state, too. Crazy Time has been a breakout success for Evolution in international markets and made its US […]
Flutter Launches Vegas Infinite for Android Mobile Devices, iOS to Follow
Vegas Infinite—a virtual reality social casino by Flutter Entertainment—has released a mobile version for Android devices, available in Early Access through Google Play. That gives players a second way to play the game without a headset, following the release of a VR-optional desktop version last year. Previously known as PokerStars VR, Vegas Infinite launched in 2018—as […]
WSOP Adds Michigan to Shared Liquidity, Is Once Again America’s Largest Multi-State Poker Network
Caesars-owned WSOP.com has added Michigan to its multi-state network, which once again comprises three states. That means it has reclaimed the title of largest online poker network—in terms of states served—which it temporarily had to share with PokerStars after losing Delaware earlier this year. The network has been operating since May 24, but the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced its approval this […]
Slots Jackpots Under $5,000 to Become Exempt From Tax Withholding—Proposed IRS Rules
Tax withholding on slot machine jackpots is a common frustration for US casino gamblers, but a proposed change to IRS rules would make it rarer by raising the threshold to $5,000. Commissioner Danny Werfel expressed support for a recent IRS Advisory Council recommendation to increase the maximum win before automatic withholding kicks in. Werfel made statements […]
‘Reel Tilt’ Leads to Heartbreak—Casino Gambler Denied Million-Dollar Jackpot
A New Jersey gambler may be gearing up for legal action after being told by Bally’s Atlantic City that what she thought was a million-dollar slot jackpot resulted from a mechanical error known as reel tilt. Bally’s Casino and the gaming supplier, International Game Technology (IGT), are disputing the alleged win over the technical glitch. […]
Entain Receives Full License In Nevada, Potentially Paving the Way for BetMGM Poker to Launch
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has granted BetMGM co-owner and technology supplier Entain an unconditional license. Since 2019, the British-based company has held only a limited license in the state. Its most recent three-year license was set to expire this year. The NGC had hesitated to grant Entain a full license due to several concerns, […]
Jackpot City Casino Sneaks Into New Jersey Market With Unannounced Soft Launch
US newcomer Jackpot City is now available in two states, though if you missed their presence in New Jersey, you’re not alone. Although the site’s front page makes it clear that it’s now available in New Jersey as well as Pennsylvania, there has been no marketing push yet to get the word out. Jackpot City announced its […]
