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Michigan Shuts Down Golden Hearts Games, a Free-to-Play Social Casino
Michigan officials shut down Golden Hearts Games Inc. As of Sept. 1, the free-to-play social casino that claims games support charity was no longer operating in the Wolverine State. Bonus attempted to sign up for a Golden Hearts Games account using a Michigan ZIP Code to test the shutdown. The Golden Hearts sign-up page told […]
MGM Resorts, MGM Rewards Websites Down, But BetMGM Seems Fine As Russian Hacker Gang Claims Credit
MGM Resorts International and the Las Vegas-based retail casino giant’s loyalty program, MGM Rewards, may have been hacked by a Russian cyber gang called ALPHV, according to a nonprofit group that collects malware information. VX-Underground tweeted on Sept. 12 that ALPHV is claiming credit for a cyberattack that’s plagued MGM for four days. Meanwhile, BetMGM, […]
Flutter Rebrands PokerStars VR as Vegas Infinite, Shifts Focus Away From Poker
PokerStars VR, the virtual-reality, play-money poker game, has undergone a change in branding and focus, becoming Vegas Infinite and offering players a more complete metaverse casino experience. Although poker will remain a significant part of the game, it’s now just one attraction in a virtual gambling city. Per the press release, the new game incorporates “expertise and insight” […]
Here’s Why a DraftKings Casino Ad Showed Up While I Was Watching ‘Castle’
On a recent Friday night, I was watching the crime drama Castle on Hulu. Ads came on, and I saw my work life flash before me. It was a DraftKings Casino commercial featuring a woman extolling the virtues of blackjack. As I told my sources while researching this story about Americans upset about seeing legal […]
Despite Sportsbook Relaunch, Bally’s Interactive Still Without Any Multi-Vertical States
After a few months offline, the new Bally Bet app has begun relaunching for sports betting in several states. And yet, despite a Bally Bet retail sportsbook replacing FanDuel at Bally’s Atlantic City, there is still no state where the company offers both iGaming and online sports betting. It doesn’t even have clear plans to do […]
Shrinking Small Business VGT Revenue Means Bad News for IL iGaming Legalization Chances
Illinois has over 45,000 video gaming terminals (VGTs), far more than any other state. The machines are in over 8,200 locations, including restaurants, bars, truck stops, and other small businesses. And while VGT revenue is growing, so is the number of sites. That is oversaturating the market and causing many locations to start seeing a […]
MGM Resorts Suffers Widespread Outage at US Properties
A cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts has shut down computer systems at multiple properties, the company said in a statement on Monday. MGM Resorts recently identified a cybersecurity issue affecting some of the Company’s systems. Promptly after detecting the issue, we quickly began an investigation with assistance from leading external cybersecurity experts. We also notified […]
Gov Hochul No Longer Recused from Seneca Talks After Husband Retires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can partake in negotiations with the Seneca Nation on a new gambling compact after recusals put in place in 2021 became unwarranted when her husband retired from Delaware North. In a statement post on Aug. 30, Hochul said her recusal memo was updated to reflect that financial conflict of interest […]
Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named Chairman of Newly Formed UAE Gaming Authority
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of a gaming regulator with some US industry veterans, including former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren at the helm. Murren was CEO from December 2008 to February 2020. Murren will take a leadership role as the Board of Directors Chairman for the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority […]
Slingo Games by Gaming Realms Now Available at Bally Casino PA
Bally’s has extended its content partnership with Slingo developer Gaming Realms to include its new Pennsylvania online casino. Bally Casino launched in Pennsylvania in June, the first online casino to do so using the state’s qualified gaming certificate system, allowing it to operate without a land-based partner. It went live with a decent selection of slots, but Gaming Realms’ […]
