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Former HQ Trivia Host Scott Rogowsky to Star In and Produce Jackpocket’s New Live Game
Lottery courier Jackpocket has announced the upcoming launch of its first live entertainment product in partnership with comedian and former HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky. He will serve as the executive producer and primary host of Jackpocket Live, scheduled for launch later this year. The game will feature other celebrity co-hosts and provide participants with daily opportunities […]
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission to Conduct an Online Casino Impact Study
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission (MLGC) will conduct an online casino impact study. It will determine the state’s potential outcome of legalizing online casino gaming. The results must be submitted by Nov. 15 to the Maryland General Assembly. The study will focus on the estimated market size, economic results, and effect on problem gambling. […]
Sowing Confusion: Mainstream Publications Promote Offshore Gambling, Skew Google Search Results
Despite the availability of legal online gambling in the US, illegal offshore sites still feature prominently in Google search results. Sponsored content pages appearing in mainstream media and even student newspapers are helping to drive black market operators to the top of Google rankings. Those search engine results leading Americans to illegal offshore betting sites […]
Newest New Jersey Retail Casinos Celebrate 5 Years, Revenue Victories
Two New Jersey retail casinos are turning five on June 28. In celebration, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Casino Resort promise prizes and parties all summer. As the in-person events illustrate, both commercial casinos cater to land-based gamblers. Those gamblers drive core revenue, despite both casinos partnering with online gambling […]
BallyBet Temporarily Shuts Down as Bally Interactive Proceeds With 2023 Reboot Strategy
BallyBet announced that on June 30, it’s shutting down for a “few months” while switching to a new software platform powered by Kambi. The company notes that Arizona will not be affected, but BallyBet will not be available in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, New York, and Virginia. Since June 22, Bally’s is no longer accepting wagers […]
WynnBet Online Casino Launches in West Virginia, Betly Casino Arrives in the Summer
WynnBet online casino and sports betting officially launched on June 22 in West Virginia, nearly two years after partnering with Delaware North to obtain market access. Meanwhile, Delaware North plans to launch its Betly Casino and Sportsbook app “this summer.” That means Delaware North will have two sites operating on its retail casino license. Delaware […]
‘Nobody Has a Leg Up’ in Pursuit of 3 New York Retail Casino Licenses
Because of the interest in three New York retail casino licenses, “the media” is spreading false information. So says Brian O’Dwyer, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) chairman. “Nobody has a leg up,” he said on June 26 during a commission meeting. O’Dwyer added: This commission has conducted this process with transparency and fairness. […]
DC’s Controversial Intralot Contract May Be Close to Falling Apart
Tensions between Washington DC regulators and the District’s lottery and sportsbook provider, Intralot, are reportedly heating up as regulators accuse the operator of failing to meet the terms of its contract to run DC’s sports wagering market. Intralot initially cast aspersions toward one of GambetDC’s vendors, Veterans Service Corporation (VSC), in response, alleging that the […]
Seneca Nation Eyes a Rochester Casino, Much to the Surprise of Local Leaders
A controversy is brewing in upstate New York because the Seneca Nation of Indians plans a Rochester casino, surprising local leaders. The news about a potential casino came just days after the tribe agreed in principle to a 20-year compact with the state. It seems that part of the negotiations could’ve included a new casino. […]
Connecticut Online Casinos Exceed Expectations, Hitting 57% Annual Revenue Growth in May
Connecticut is now the fastest-growing online casino market in the US, reaching a 57% annual growth rate in May. Until now, West Virginia has been the state known for its small population but explosive iGaming growth rate, but it is finally showing signs of slowing down. It and Michigan both experienced the worst monthly drop in daily average […]
