Michigan Regulator Proposes Ban on Sportsbook-Like Pick’em Fantasy Contests
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has proposed new daily fantasy sports (DFS) regulations to ban contests that too closely resemble sports bets. The new rules, which legislators would need to approve, will prohibit DFS operators from offering single-player DFS pick ’em contests and predictions similar to the proposition bets offered by sportsbooks. The changes […]
How Illegal Crypto Gambling Operation BetOnline Promotes Itself to Americans Through Sports
Despite the expansion of regulated gambling in the US, illegal offshore operators like BetOnline are still thriving. Even though over 30 states allow sports betting, and seven have legal online casinos, some US gamblers bet with illegal operators. What may weigh into that decision by US gamblers is seeing BetOnline ads without any asterisks saying […]
Senators Oppose Latest Political Futures Effort by Kalshi
A renewed effort by retail-focused futures provider Kalshi to offer markets on congressional elections currently before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has attracted the scrutiny of watchdogs and lawmakers, including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Markley, and Dianne Feinstein. Kalshi is a regulated exchange that allows customers to trade on the outcome of events. Examples […]
Is 2023 the Financial Turning Point for Online Gambling Operators in the US?
The second quarter of 2023 was an important period for the young US online gambling industry, as many companies are reporting that their online operations turned profitable for the first time. For years, even the biggest operators had been outspending their revenues, creating impatience among investors and contributing to the slump most gaming stocks experienced […]
Wynn Resorts Announces Shutdown of WynnBet in Most States
On Aug. 11, Wynn Resorts announced what it calls a “reduction of markets” for its online gambling product WynnBet. What this means in practical terms is that the app is shutting down in most states it has been operating in. The list of states to be discontinued includes New Jersey and West Virginia. That will leave WynnBet […]
WynnBet’s Multi-State App Bound for New Jersey, Michigan, New York After Roll-Out in 6 States
WynnBet, luxury hospitality outfit Wynn Resort’s new multi-state online casino and sports betting app, will soon launch in New Jersey, Michigan, and New York. In the meantime, WynnBet’s replacement to its state-specific apps is available in six new states. According to Wynn, the app now gives players in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia […]
7 Online Gambling Operators Applied for Kentucky Sports Betting Licenses
Seven online gambling operators applied for licenses to operate sites when Kentucky’s esports and sports betting marketplace launches, the governor announced on Aug. 10. Retail sports betting is still scheduled to debut on Sept. 7, when the NFL season kicks off. Then online gambling begins on Sept. 28. Gov. Andy Beshear said today that the […]
Hacksaw Gaming Makes a US Debut Via BetRivers In West Virginia
Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming has partnered with BetRivers Casino in West Virginia, becoming the latest European game developer to make its US debut. Hacksaw’s slots will be integrated into BetRivers’ portfolio through the Light & Wonder distribution network. West Virginia players can now play Hacksaw’s flagship product, Wanted Dead or a Wild. Other titles that will become […]
Maryland Lottery Partners with The Innovation Group On Maryland Online Casino Study
After efforts to legalize online casinos in Maryland stalled during the 2023 legislative season, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has commissioned The Innovation Group (TIG) to conduct a study examining the potential expansion of gambling in the state. As part of Maryland’s 2024 state budget, Maryland’s General Assembly (MGA) directed MLGCA to […]
Security Researchers at IOActive Demonstrate Deckmate 2 Card Shuffler Vulnerabilities
No electronic system is ever completely impervious to attack, and security research firm IOActive has demonstrated that card shufflers commonly used in retail casinos and poker rooms are no exception. Inspired by the investigation into the Robbi Jade Lew cheating allegations, consultants Joseph Tartaro, Enrique Nissim, and Ethan Shackelford attempted to compromise a Deckmate card-shuffling system. He presented […]
