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Indiana Gaming Commission Executive Director Steps Down to Handle Legal & Gov. Affairs at Fliff
Social sports prediction operator Fliff will soon have a new Head of Legal and Government Affairs in Greg Small, who currently serves as the Executive Director for the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). Small announced his jump from the regulatory world to the industry side of things on LinkedIn earlier this week. His last day with the IGC will be September 20. […]
Virginia Online Instant Lottery Wagers Now Exceed Retail Sales
Virginia is one of the more recent US states to have launched an iLottery, but its online sales already exceed the retail channel. The Virginia Lottery’s preliminary numbers for fiscal year 2024 indicate $5.52 billion in total sales for fiscal year 2024. Although it has not yet released its annual report, the Lottery Post reports that over $3 billion of that came through […]
DraftKings Fined in Connecticut for Malfunctioning Online Slot
Within 48 hours of launching the online slot Deal or No Deal: Banker’s Bonanza on Connecticut DraftKings Casino, the online gambling operator started investigating possible payout issues. A DraftKings spokesperson also told Bonus on Sept. 3 that affected online casino bettors also received refunds within days of the conclusion of that investigation. However, Connecticut gaming […]
American Acceptance of Gambling at an All-Time High According to Newly Released AGA Data
According to new consumer research from the American Gaming Association (AGA), Americans increasingly view casino gambling and sports betting as mainstream entertainment. The study also found that most Americans (75%) believe the industry engages responsibly in its host communities. Gambling is legal in more US states than even just a few years ago, which may […]
Lush Greenery, Striking Architecture Feature in New Video Promoting $12B Hudson Yards Casino Proposal
A trio of gleaming glass and concrete buildings hugged by lush trees, grassy knolls, and public art take center stage in a slick new animation promoting Wynn Resorts’ and Related Companies’ proposal for a $12 billion casino resort in Hudson Yards. Per the media release, the video and architectural renderings aim to show “how the […]
Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Construction Begins With Tribune Publishing Demolition
Hard RocConstruction of Bally’s permanent downtown Chicago casino is officially underway, having started with the demolition of the former Chicago Tribune publishing plant, which occupied the site. The company expects to complete the resort’s construction within two years, keeping it on schedule for the state-mandated September 2026 opening. The demolition will take three to four […]
Evolution Fined in Pennsylvania for ‘Unauthorized’ Man Wandering Live Dealer Studio, Fondling Himself
An “unauthorized” man entered and walked around Evolution‘s Philadelphia live dealer studio, the Pennsylvania gaming regulator revealed when levying a $7,500 fine against the service provider for online casino operators. The man allegedly fondled his “groin” in front of female employees in their dressing room. In an Aug. 21 press release about “the incident” that […]
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 […]
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 […]