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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 […]
UFC-Branded Slots: Games Global Strikes Content Licensing Deal, Further Committing to US Strategy
The first slots featuring official UFC branding will start appearing in the US in July courtesy of Games Global. UFC announced a three-year deal with the British content provider to develop casino games featuring UFC themes and imagery. Games Global expects to carry out an “exclusive” soft launch later this month but won’t roll the […]
FanDuel, Gronk, and Roulette — Celebrity Will Interact With New Jersey Online Casino Live Dealer Players on May 16
Rob Gronkowski, a former NFL player more commonly called “Gronk,” will be playing a new game from 6 to 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 16. The star of FanDuel Sportsbook‘s “Kick of Destiny” Super Bowl commercials will be joining New Jersey FanDuel Casino gamblers at the roulette table. Gronk’s May 13 post on X about […]
Penn to Launch Standalone Hollywood Casino App Early 2025
Penn Entertainment’s Hollywood Casino will launch a standalone online casino app in early 2025, CEO Jay Snowden said during a recent earnings call. Today, Hollywood Casino is only available to players in legal online casino states through the ESPN Bet sports betting app. During the call, Snowden said Hollywood Casino is “probably the only major […]
New Jersey Fanatics Casino Launched on May 8 in Its Fourth Online Casino State
Fanatics Casino launched in its fourth state on May 8. That means any New Jersey resident, including bettors using the PointsBet app, can download Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino and access the online casino through the sportsbook. PointsBet players will find that their usernames, passwords, account balances, rewards points, and responsible gaming settings “will be automatically […]
Live Dealer Video Poker Coming to Pennsylvania Next Week as Flurry of New Games by Evolution Continues
Live dealer video poker is now available in the US for the first time, having launched in Pennsylvania. Evolution, the leading US supplier of live dealer products to online casinos, introduced the new product as part of the ongoing and rapid expansion of its offerings in the Keystone State. Evolution Live Dealer Video Poker was […]
Tipico Casino’s Efforts to Appeal to Women Are Bearing Fruit
Since launching its reimagined New Jersey online casino platform in late 2023, Tipico says its share of women casino players has climbed by 5%. Almost seven months into its softer rebrand, the operator reports over 60% of its online casino customers are women. Notably, Tipico told Bonus that it always “pushed into the female segment” […]
