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Bally’s Online Casino Approved by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Bally Casino will be going live soon in Pennsylvania, becoming the 19th online casino in the state. While there’s no launch date yet, it is surely imminent, as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved Bally’s Corporation’s licensing application as a “qualified gaming entity” (QGE). As a QGE, Bally’s can offer Bally Casino’s online […]
Borgata Remodel, Rebrand Not Downstate New York Casino Reaction
The $55 million Borgata remodel plans aren’t a response to three pending downstate New York retail casino licenses, according to representatives of the Atlantic City casino. They said remodeling The Water Club tower and rebranding it as the MGM Tower was in the works for “quite some time,” because it’s meant to celebrate the 20th […]
Inspired Gaming To Create Aristocrat’s NFL-Themed Virtual Sports Games
Aristocrat Gaming has tapped long-time partner Inspired Gaming to develop its NFL-branded virtual sports games. The virtual football titles will feature team logos and other NFL intellectual property, such as the Super Bowl, league conferences, and more. Virtual sports provide a betting experience similar to online sportsbooks, but the outcome is determined by chance rather […]
Sands New York Casino Proposal ‘Entirely Inappropriate,’ Says Hofstra University
Opposition to a Las Vegas Sands-backed proposal for a casino at Nassau Coliseum continues to mount as Hofstra University joins the list of detractors. In an open letter, university trustees deemed the school’s neighboring Nassau hub “an entirely inappropriate location for a casino.” According to the letter, the Hub is: surrounded by educational institutions from […]
First Nation, Niagara Mayor Pan Great Canadian’s Toronto Mega-Casino Resort
A new Vegas-style casino opening in West Toronto this summer is getting pushback from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) and Niagara Falls mayor Jim Diodati. Great Canadian Entertainment’s (GCE) announcement of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto shows “utter disregard for our First Nation,” said MSIFN representatives in a release denouncing the development. Meanwhile, Diodati […]
Small Town, Big Casino: Is It a Winning Gamble?
Casinos, especially full-featured resort casinos, present an economic opportunity. However, they can be a mixed blessing and can seem especially scary in smaller communities that already have more than their fair share of problems. The most common worries are crime and the direct impact of gambling on residents. Easier to overlook are the secondary economic […]
Bally’s Corporation Faces Low Risk from Diamond Sports Bankruptcy
Despite its naming rights deal with Diamond Sports Group (DSG), Bally’s Corporation is unlikely to suffer negative consequences from Diamond’s recent bankruptcy filing. DSG controls Bally Sports regional sports network (RSN), which broadcasts games for more than 40 teams around the US. Diamond entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings after defaulting on a $140 million interest […]
Michigan Close to Besting New Jersey in Per Capita Online Casino Revenue
New Jersey has always been the top-performing online gambling state in per capita terms, but that may be about to change. Michigan online casinos and poker rooms won just under 53 cents per resident per day in February, compared to 55 cents for New Jersey. At current growth rates, the two will be neck-and-neck in March, and Michigan could […]
Hard Rock, Playtech Announce Partnership as the Gambling Giants Look to Expand
Playtech has acquired a “low single-digit minority equity stake” in Hard Rock Digital (HRD) for $85 million as part of a strategic partnership. HRD is the interactive division of Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, which includes Hard Rock Online Casino and Sportsbook. Meanwhile, Playtech is one of the world’s largest gaming technology providers. As […]
Evolution Q&A With Bonus: Jacob Claesson on Online Casino Live Dealer
Evolution is best known in the US for supplying live dealer studios and croupiers to online casino gambling sites. Bonus gained insight from Evolution’s North American CEO, Jacob Claesson, about being at the head of the table. Yesterday, he talked to Bonus about the role he’s held for six months, as well as whether Evolution holds […]
