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Rush Street to Replace 888 as Delaware Lottery’s Online Gambling Partner
For the first time in a decade, Delaware residents are about to see a new online casino product launch in their state, as the Delaware State Lottery has signed an operating agreement with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). In the process, the state will lose its existing 888-powered product, which has been the only one available since 2012. RSI announced that it was […]
One Casino and Resort, Gaming ‘for Black America,’ Hits a Legal Snag
One Casino and Resort, the $562 million retail casino proposed for Richmond, hit a legal snag that could stop a ballot measure. The Nov. 7 measure asks voters whether they want the gaming facility in their backyards. Plus, another lawsuit may be on its way. The court decision yesterday means the ballot measure is on […]
Gaming Leaders to Discuss Smoking on Casino Floors at Major Industry Conference, G2E
Smoking on casino floors will be the controversial subject on Oct. 11 at a major gaming industry conference in Las Vegas. However, The Venetian Expo, the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) venue that will host 25,000 industry professionals, is smoke-free. Yet within the building complex, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino‘s gaming floor allows smoking. However, the […]
How Illegal Crypto Gambling Operation BetOnline Promotes Itself to Americans Through Sports
Despite the expansion of regulated gambling in the US, illegal offshore operators like BetOnline are still thriving. Even though over 30 states allow sports betting, and seven have legal online casinos, some US gamblers bet with illegal operators. What may weigh into that decision by US gamblers is seeing BetOnline ads without any asterisks saying […]
Senators Oppose Latest Political Futures Effort by Kalshi
A renewed effort by retail-focused futures provider Kalshi to offer markets on congressional elections currently before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has attracted the scrutiny of watchdogs and lawmakers, including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Markley, and Dianne Feinstein. Kalshi is a regulated exchange that allows customers to trade on the outcome of events. Examples […]
Is 2023 the Financial Turning Point for Online Gambling Operators in the US?
The second quarter of 2023 was an important period for the young US online gambling industry, as many companies are reporting that their online operations turned profitable for the first time. For years, even the biggest operators had been outspending their revenues, creating impatience among investors and contributing to the slump most gaming stocks experienced […]
Wynn Resorts Announces Shutdown of WynnBet in Most States
On Aug. 11, Wynn Resorts announced what it calls a “reduction of markets” for its online gambling product WynnBet. What this means in practical terms is that the app is shutting down in most states it has been operating in. The list of states to be discontinued includes New Jersey and West Virginia. That will leave WynnBet […]
WynnBet’s Multi-State App Bound for New Jersey, Michigan, New York After Roll-Out in 6 States
WynnBet, luxury hospitality outfit Wynn Resort’s new multi-state online casino and sports betting app, will soon launch in New Jersey, Michigan, and New York. In the meantime, WynnBet’s replacement to its state-specific apps is available in six new states. According to Wynn, the app now gives players in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia […]
Hacksaw Gaming Makes a US Debut Via BetRivers In West Virginia
Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming has partnered with BetRivers Casino in West Virginia, becoming the latest European game developer to make its US debut. Hacksaw’s slots will be integrated into BetRivers’ portfolio through the Light & Wonder distribution network. West Virginia players can now play Hacksaw’s flagship product, Wanted Dead or a Wild. Other titles that will become […]
Maryland Lottery Partners with The Innovation Group On Maryland Online Casino Study
After efforts to legalize online casinos in Maryland stalled during the 2023 legislative season, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has commissioned The Innovation Group (TIG) to conduct a study examining the potential expansion of gambling in the state. As part of Maryland’s 2024 state budget, Maryland’s General Assembly (MGA) directed MLGCA to […]
