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BetMGM Not Alone in Favoring Michigan, New Jersey for Online Casino Debuts
BetMGM is among many legal online casino operators who seem to prefer launching products in Michigan and New Jersey. Also, it’s no longer uncommon for operators and suppliers to enter the US through the Midwestern state. Between March 8 and Sept. 5, BetMGM made four major online casino product launch announcements. While half happened in […]
Red Rake Gaming to Begin US Market Entry in Pennsylvania
Red Rake Gaming announced on Sep. 5 that it is the latest slots manufacturer to obtain a license to offer its games in Pennsylvania. The Keystone State will be the first point of entry to the US market for the Spanish developer. Red Rake boasts that its games are available in 22 languages and support over […]
New ‘Ticket in-Bonus Out’ Casino Ticketing Tech Could Pose Problem Gambling Risk
New “ticket in-bonus out” (TIBO) technology from Acres Manufacturing (Acres) could change the casino industry for operators and players alike. However, whether the shift is viewed as positive will likely depend on how the tech is deployed. In the meantime, responsible gambling advocates are urging regulation of the new slot technology to protect player health. […]
2023 New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Died in Committee Headed by Sanborn, Named in Casino Controversy
The head of the New Hampshire House committee that killed this year’s online casino bill, Rep. Laurie Sanborn, has stepped down from a charitable gaming study commission amid a criminal investigation. The New Hampshire iGaming effort died on April 26 in the House Ways and Means Committee, of which Sanborn is still the chair. On Sep. […]
AGA Suggests Majority of Players See ‘Skill’ Machines as More Luck-Based Than Chutes & Ladders
A recent report by the American Gaming Association (AGA) suggests that 65% of Americans familiar with skill-game machines believe the devices are games of chance, like slots. The report also points out that, unlike slots, skill-based machines are not regulated and taxed because they exist in a legal gray area. However, there seems to be […]
The Real Deal: Official Buffalo Slot Making Its Long-Awaited Online Debut This Week
It’s hard to believe, but September 2023 marks the first time the enormously popular Buffalo slot machine will make its way to online casinos. Anaxi, the new online division of Aristocrat Leisure, will launch the online version of its original Buffalo game in New Jersey this week. The company says that launches in other states and countries will come […]
Ontario Regulator Bans Athletes From Online Gambling Ads ‘to Protect Minors,’ But Adults Happy
Ontario bans athletes from online gambling ads beginning on Feb. 28, 2024, “to protect minors.” However, the announcement on Aug. 29, 2023, about the upcoming rule enforcement primarily appears to be making adults happy. On Tuesday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) published an overview of the new marketing and advertising rules. AGCO said […]
Would-Be Downstate New York Retail Casino Applicants Get Answers From Licensing Board
While no developer names are attached to the questions from possible downstate New York retail casino applicants, all of the content in those queries became public record on Aug. 30. That’s because today, the Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB), appointed by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to oversee the siting process for three […]
BetMGM Completes Single Account Migration in 6 States, Leaving Some Bettors Frustrated
BetMGM completed its single wallet and app migration in six states, the online gambling operator announced to bettors in an Aug. 30 email. However, BetMGM left many site and app users irritated during the process. Bettors especially voiced their views on Reddit and X on Aug. 28, when the site was down for the scheduled […]
Flutter Joins Group Aimed at Boosting Diversity and Inclusion
Global gaming giant Flutter has announced its membership in WiHTL, a “collaboration community devoted to increasing diversity and inclusion in the hospitality, travel, and leisure industry (HTL).” As part of the relationship, Flutter, the owner of brands including FanDuel and PokerStars, will sponsor WiHTL’s Women Non-Executive Director (NED) program. The unique program provides the skills, […]
