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Casino Workers in Vegas, Detroit Vote to Strike Over Wages, Job Security
Detroit’s unionized casino staff have voted nearly unanimously in favor of a strike, putting the decision to walk off the job in the hands of the Detroit Casino Council’s (DCC) worker negotiating committee. A few days earlier and nearly 2,000 miles away, Vegas’ culinary and bartenders unions voted to strike in a similarly overwhelming fashion. […]
Login Issues Plaguing BetMGM Users in Wake of MGM Resorts Cyberattack
On the morning of Oct. 4, 2023, the BetMGM account on X (formerly Twitter) was inundated with messages from users complaining that they were unable to access their accounts. Given the timing, some speculated that the issues were related to last month’s cyberattack on MGM Resorts International, though that may not be the case. Bonus contributor Craig Corbeels confirmed that he was […]
New York Adds Teeth to Its Sports Wagering Ad Regulations
New York sports wagering ad regulations became more restrictive on Oct. 3. That’s when the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) approved changes to the state’s sportsbook marketing and advertising rules. Today’s unanimous vote in favor of the Sports Wagering Advertising and Marketing regulation additions and one amendment brings months of discussion to a close. […]
5 People Charged in Michigan in Connection With Illegal Casinos
Five individuals accused of operating illegal storefront casinos in Michigan suburbs have been arranged on 31 counts. In a joint effort, the Michigan Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) discovered two allegedly illegal casinos in Burton and Davison, both suburbs of Flint. The five defendants were arranged between August 18 and Sep […]
Light & Wonder Bringing Content to Michigan Online Casinos Via Playzido
Light & Wonder (LNW) announced it’s bringing its content creation platform Playzido to the US via a Michigan license. LNW said it will use Playzido’s Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform to bring “next-level studios and games” to online casino operators in the state. Many of the studios and games will be newcomers to the US. […]
FanDuel Casino Q&A With Bonus: VP Daniele Phillips on ‘Winning Is Undefeated’ Ad Campaign
FanDuel Casino leaders have been feeling victorious about their Winning is Undefeated marketing campaign. So glorious, in fact, that they’ve implemented its second phase, Daniele Phillips told Bonus on Sept. 29. Phillips, FanDuel Casino’s vice president of brand strategy, answered questions from Bonus on Friday about the online gambling operator’s marketing campaign. The Q&A covers […]
Penn Entertainment Expands Security Robot Program, Part of a Growing Trend
After a successful trial run at the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas, Penn Entertainment announced it would add security robots to all of its 43 properties. Developed by Knightscope, the K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) is intended to improve safety and guest experience. The robots’ duties will include greeting visitors and offering two-way […]
MGM & Caesars Hackers Are Targeting More Companies, Responsible For Hundreds of Attacks
Identity management company Okta says the cybercriminal groups that attacked Caesars and MGM Resorts are also behind three other attacks in the past two months, outside the gambling sector. Without naming specific companies, David Bradbury, Okta’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), told Reuters that the victims were in manufacturing, retail, and technology. On Sep. 11, MGM […]
Committee Head Who Helped Kill New Hampshire Online Casino Bill May Be Asked to Temporarily Step Aside
New Hampshire Rep. Laurie Sanborn, the chairwoman of the House committee that killed this year’s online casino bill, was absent on Sept. 19 from the House Ways and Means Committee meeting. Meanwhile, Democrats are asking her to step down from that role and her speaker pro-tem leadership positions while state and federal officials investigate her […]
DraftKings ‘Cashpicks’ Trademark Filing Raises Questions About Plans for Prop-Style DFS
A recently uncovered trademark filing by DraftKings is generating speculation about whether the operator is preparing to launch props-style daily fantasy sports (DFS). DFS prop bets allow users to bet on a player’s performance and combine multiple players for higher payouts. A filling at the United States Patent and Trademark Office from May 11 shows […]
