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Timed Deals and Bespoke Casino Content: What Makes a Slot Exclusive?
If you’ve played at an online casino, chances are you’ve seen slot games advertised as “Exclusive” on their thumbnails. But “exclusive” is a broad term that can encompass a variety of agreements between slot developers and online casino operators. That relationship is the first thing you should understand: With a few exceptions, online casinos generally […]
The Federal Investigation Into Scott Sibella: What Do We Know?
Nearly six weeks after the Nevada Current reported claims that federal investigators were looking into Las Vegas casinos, Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) announced the immediate departure of its president and chief operating officer, Scott Sibella, over “violations of company policy.” Notably, the Current’s initial reporting namechecked Sibella as a person of interest to the […]
Playtech Investors Await Word on CaliPlay Lawsuit
Playtech investors may still be scratching their heads in confusion about why Tecnología en Entretenimiento Caliplay (TEC) is suing the gambling software development company — seeking to end Playtech’s involvement in their joint online gambling brand, CaliPlay. That confusion may be happening because, on Oct. 5, Playtech told investors the company would update them “as necessary” about […]
Scott Sibella: Lawsuit, Resorts World Dismissal May Be Tip of the Iceberg
Resorts World Las Vegas and its former President Scott Sibella are facing a federal lawsuit from a gambler who says they retaliated against him for blowing the whistle about criminals being allowed to gamble at the property. Meanwhile, Sibella is reportedly under federal investigation. The nature of that investigation is still a matter of rumor […]
Rivalry Q&A With Bonus: CEO Steven Salz on Esports Betting
Rivalry (RVLY) is an online esports betting-forward brand that also offers sportsbook and casino gambling. Because of that esports-first mindset, Rivalry Co-founder and CEO Steven Salz told Bonus his company is waiting to see how state laws evolve before it considers offering its products in the US. One reason for that may be that, at […]
MGM Bonus City: Are Pre-Recorded ‘Hybrid Dealer’ Games the Future?
BetMGM launched its first-ever ‘hybrid dealer’ online game, MGM Bonus City, in New Jersey this week. Hybrid dealer games combine pre-recorded dealer footage with digitally randomized results to provide a lower-cost alternative to live dealer casino games. BetMGM developed the first-of-its-kind game in partnership with Inspired Entertainment, a leading B2B gaming content, hardware, tech, and […]
Unikrn Shutdown Surprises Esports Bettors, Creating Questions About Entain’s US Intentions
The Unikrn shutdown is official, with the Entain-owned esports betting brand announcing it is “powering down operations.” The Oct. 12 post on X said all betting will end on Oct. 20. Then the standalone app that was live in Brazil, Canada, and Chile will function in Entain’s other online sportsbooks. That likely means the US […]
MGM Resorts International Reveals New Cyberattack Details in CEO Letter, SEC Filing
MGM Resorts International has revealed new details about the cyberattack it experienced in September 2023, including its financial cost—$100 million in lost profit and almost $10 million in direct expenses. These disclosures have come in the form of a filing with the SEC and a letter from CEO Bill Hornbuckle to the company’s customers. MGM originally confirmed the […]
Retail Gambling Prevalence in NJ is Dropping—Does That Imply Cannibalization by iGaming?
According to data from Rutgers University, the proportion of New Jersey gamblers indulging online rose over five years from 2016 to 2021, while retail saw a corresponding decline. At first glance, that shift in preference seems to contradict online gambling operators’ claims that their products don’t pull players or money away from retail casinos. And yet, […]
GNOG Founder Thomas Winter Steps Down From DraftKings Role
Thomas Winter, the founder of 10-year-old Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG), announced he’s leaving his role as general manager of North America iGaming at DraftKings. He’d moved to DraftKings when the online gambling operator bought GNOG in 2022. On Monday, in a lengthy post on LinkedIn, Winter thanked many former and current colleagues and said […]
