Study Finds That Half of Self-Excluding Gamblers Have Gambled, Mostly at Offshore Casinos
A Swedish survey study has found that 49% of gamblers who had self-excluded have breached their exclusion, most of whom used online casinos. In total, 9% of respondents said they had self-excluded from any form of gambling in the past year. The study by A. Håkansson and N. Komzia from the Department of Clinical Sciences […]
Connecticut Lottery Begins Search to Replace Retiring CEO Greg Smith Amid Ongoing Challenges
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) has begun searching for a new CEO following a rough patch that included a slow online lottery roll-out and the loss of its sports betting partner. Current president Greg Smith came on to help the Lottery amidst another challenging period in 2018 but plans to retire next year. Christopher Davis, […]
Hard Rock Bet Adds ‘All-New’ Online Casino App in New Jersey
In New Jersey, Hard Rock Bet launched its “all-new casino app” on Aug. 17, a company official tweeted with screen grabs. That rebranded site replaces the 2018-era Hard Rock Online Casino. Matt Primeaux, the executive managing director and president of Hard Rock Digital (HRD), tweeted today about the new app: Quicker-loading, faster navigation, more search […]
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 […]
North Carolina eInstants to Debut on Nov. 15, Before Legal Sports Betting Launches
North Carolinians will be able to play online lottery instant games (eInstants) before they can bet legally on sports. On Nov. 15, North Carolina eInstants will be added to the current iLottery options of draw games like Powerball. By June 2024, the legal North Carolina sports betting marketplace will go live. Both forms of legal […]
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 […]
Colorado Blackjack Player Detained on Suspicion of Card Counting Sues Casino, City for $3 Million
Joseph Shiaref is suing Ameristar Casino for $3 million, saying it detained him illegally due to suspicions that he was counting cards at blackjack. The lawsuit also names the Colorado casino’s owners, the city of Black Hawk, a Colorado Division of Gaming (CDG) agent, and a police officer as defendants. Black Hawk is one of Colorado’s three gambling […]
Felony Convictions No Longer a Barrier to Non-Gaming Casino Jobs in Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law giving former convicts better employment prospects by allowing the state’s casinos to hire them for non-gaming roles. The new law received support from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and Unite Here Local 1 hospitality union. Local 1 represents about 15,000 hospitality workers across Illinois and northern Indiana. In […]
West Flagler et al Petition for Rehearing En Banc in Florida Sports Betting Case
West Flagler Associates’ attempt to block Florida sports betting may yet end up before the Supreme Court, but first, it has petitioned for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear the case en banc. This is a move the circuit court panel anticipated, perhaps even encouraged, in attaching a supplementary order to its ruling on June […]
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 […]
