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Bally’s Chicago Granted Preliminary Suitability by Illinois Gaming Board
Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has deemed Bally’s application for its future Chicago casino “preliminarily suitable.” The board voted 4-0 in favor of the plan’s suitability, allowing Bally’s to focus on the remaining regulatory requirements. At the same meeting, the company secured a license extension for its existing property in the state, Bally’s Quad Cities. Several […]
Alabama Judge Enforces Supreme Court Bingo Machine Ban, Issues Injunction Against VictoryLand
An Alabama county judge has issued an injunction against VictoryLand Casino for its illegal use of electronic bingo machines, enforcing the state Supreme Court’s ruling against the machines in September 2022. Macon County Circuit Court Judge Steven Perryman’s order states that VictoryLand cannot have the devices on its premises, profit from them, or transfer them […]
MGM Resorts Loosens Photo Policy to ‘Enhance Guest Experiences’
MGM Resorts has implemented a new photo policy at its Las Vegas properties, allowing players to snap a selfie or immortalize a winning hand. Historically, casinos have prohibited most filming and photography, particularly around their gaming tables. According to a statement sent to Bonus, MGM tweaked its policy to improve the casino experience for its […]
IGT Considers Selling or Spinning Off Its PlayDigital and Global Gaming Segments
International Gaming Technology PLC (IGT) revealed that it is conducting a strategic review of its PlayDigital and Global Gaming divisions. It says all options are on the table, including a potential sale or spin-off of one or both parts of the company. Conversely, it could decide to invest more heavily in them. The board of […]
Dan Clancy, Twitch CEO, Doubles Down on Gambling Ban in Revealing TwitchTV Interview
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy stands by the platform’s decision to restrict gambling streams to licensed, regulated sites, despite the fallout that’s driving top streamers to its new competitor, Kick. Clancy reiterated the streaming company’s stance during a recent candid interview on TwitchTV with popular streamer and VTuber, Filian. Twitch’s aim, he said, is not to […]
Rhode Island Revises Online Casino Revenue Expectations Downward to $69M in First Year
A study commissioned by the Rhode Island Department of Revenue (RIDOR) projects that Bally’s proposed single-operator online casino market would generate $69.3 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the first year. It expects that to grow to $111.3 million by the fifth year. The state’s cumulative share over those five years would be $162.6 million, based on a 51% […]
Bally Online Casino Soft Launches in Pennsylvania, First QGE to Go Live in the State
Pennsylvania online gamblers players now have a new option in Bally Casino Pennsylvania, which had its public soft-launch on June 8. Earlier in the week, it began accepting some players on an invitational basis for its test period. It’s the first online casino in Pennsylvania to go live as a “qualified gaming entity” (QGE), meaning its iGaming […]
Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Trident Acquisitions Founders and Financial Advisor
The architects of an ill-fated 2021 merger between Lottery.com owner AutoLotto and the special purpose acquisitions company Trident Acquisitions are facing class action lawsuits in the Chancery Court of Delaware. The deal made Lottery.com a publicly-traded entity, but share values for the lottery courier service began to plummet almost immediately. Revelations of financial deception, executive resignations, and shareholder […]
Wheel of Fortune Real Money Gambling to Remain Exclusive to IGT for 10 More Years
International Game Technology (IGT) will enjoy 10 more years of exclusivity over the real money gaming rights to Wheel of Fortune, one of the most valuable brands in casino games. The company announced on June 5 that it had signed a new licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television, which owns the famous game show and its associated intellectual property. IGT […]
Bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Iowa, Kentucky Soon to Follow
Iowans can now bet at one of the world’s largest sportsbooks as Bet365 Sportsbook has launched through a partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. Iowa is the fifth state where Bet365 now operates, alongside Colorado, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia. The market is starting to get crowded. Bet365’s launch makes it the 19th online sportsbook in […]
