Gov Hochul No Longer Recused from Seneca Talks After Husband Retires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can partake in negotiations with the Seneca Nation on a new gambling compact after recusals put in place in 2021 became unwarranted when her husband retired from Delaware North. In a statement post on Aug. 30, Hochul said her recusal memo was updated to reflect that financial conflict of interest […]
Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named Chairman of Newly Formed UAE Gaming Authority
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of a gaming regulator with some US industry veterans, including former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren at the helm. Murren was CEO from December 2008 to February 2020. Murren will take a leadership role as the Board of Directors Chairman for the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority […]
Slingo Games by Gaming Realms Now Available at Bally Casino PA
Bally’s has extended its content partnership with Slingo developer Gaming Realms to include its new Pennsylvania online casino. Bally Casino launched in Pennsylvania in June, the first online casino to do so using the state’s qualified gaming certificate system, allowing it to operate without a land-based partner. It went live with a decent selection of slots, but Gaming Realms’ […]
Play-at-Home Wheel of Fortune Slots Arcade Cabinet Highlights Brand’s Continued Popularity
Arcade cabinet manufacturer Arcade1Up has introduced the Wheel of Fortune Casinocade Deluxe, a play-at-home arcade resembling a casino slot. Arcade1UP developed the machine through an official licensing deal with Sony Pictures Television, which owns the rights to the show. The arcade maker says it has collaborated with Las Vegas slot machine designers to bring familiar […]
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 […]
DOJ Opposes West Flagler’s Rehearing Request in Florida Sports Betting Case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a response on behalf of the Department of the Interior (DOI) to West Flagler’s request for an en banc rehearing of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in the Florida sports betting case. That decision overturned the District Court and restored a 2021 Florida gaming compact allowing […]
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. […]
Hackers Stole Over $41 Million From Cryptocasino Stake.com, Highlighting Crypto’s Vulnerability
Unregulated cryptocasino Stake.com has become the latest victim of cyber attacks. Digital security companies and cyber investigators estimate the losses from the attack on Sep. 4 at over $41 million. Stake confirmed the attack on X (formerly Twitter) but has not released updates. According to Beosin Alert, the breach involved three types of crypto blockchains […]
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. […]
