Golden Nugget Receives Online Casino Licenses for Slots and Table Games in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved Golden Nugget’s applications for online table game and slots licenses. As a result, Pennsylvania gamblers could be seeing a new online casino brand within a matter of weeks or months. Golden Nugget will become the second operator to launch as a qualified gaming entity (QGE) in Pennsylvania […]
Toronto Retail Worker Finds the ‘One Ring’ – a Unique Magic: the Gathering Card Worth Millions
One lucky Ontarian will soon be millions of dollars richer, having found the one-of-a-kind “One Ring” in a pack of Magic: the Gathering cards. Wizards of the Coast (WotC), which publishes the game, included the special card in its latest Tolkien-themed game expansion as a promotion. The customer who found the card has chosen to […]
Ohio Online Sports Betting Operators May Pay 20% Tax Rate, Possibly Impacting Bettor Promos
Ohio online sports betting operators may see their taxes increase from 10% to 20% of gross revenue if Governor Mike DeWine signs the budget bill state lawmakers approved on June 30. The additional cost for operators may be passed along to Ohio sports bettors in the form of less valuable promo offers if sports betting […]
New Jersey Online Casinos Officially Receive Five-Year Extension
On June 30, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 2190 into law, officially extending the state’s online casino legislation for another five years. That means that New Jersey iGaming can continue until at least November 2028 but will need a further extension before then. The five-year extension represents a compromise between the Senate Budget […]
A Florida Sports Betting Legal ‘Victory’ for Hard Rock, Seminole Tribe
One tweet from gaming attorney Jeff Ifrah on June 30 rekindled hope among Florida sports betting advocates. Smaller picture, a court decision he mentioned could mean one legal option, Hard Rock Sportsbook, may soon be available in the third-most-populous state by the start of the NFL season. Bigger picture, the opinion from the US Court […]
Fanatics Betting and Gaming Wins PointsBet Bid Over Rival DraftKings, $225 Million to $195 Million
The Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) team won in its competition against DraftKings to buy the US holdings of Australian online gambling operator PointsBet. On June 30, PointsBet shareholders voted to accept FBG’s $225 million bid. The deal more than triples FBG’s US market access and adds the Big Three online casino states, as well as […]
Former HQ Trivia Host Scott Rogowsky to Star In and Produce Jackpocket’s New Live Game
Lottery courier Jackpocket has announced the upcoming launch of its first live entertainment product in partnership with comedian and former HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky. He will serve as the executive producer and primary host of Jackpocket Live, scheduled for launch later this year. The game will feature other celebrity co-hosts and provide participants with daily opportunities […]
Rhode Island Online Poker Unlikely Due to Live Dealer Requirement
Technically speaking, online poker became legal in Rhode Island alongside online casino gaming, but the odds of it becoming a reality are effectively zero under the current law. Much of the discussion about Rhode Island online poker has focused on its small population and the need for traffic sharing to make poker economically feasible. However, […]
New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee Amends iGaming Extension Again, Now Proposing Five More Years
While it’s unlikely that New Jersey legislators will let the state’s online casino law expire in November, the length of the extension is still up in the air. New Jersey online casinos launched in November 2013, and the law authorizing them was given a 10-year time limit. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo’s bill A-2190 originally would have […]
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission to Conduct an Online Casino Impact Study
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission (MLGC) will conduct an online casino impact study. It will determine the state’s potential outcome of legalizing online casino gaming. The results must be submitted by Nov. 15 to the Maryland General Assembly. The study will focus on the estimated market size, economic results, and effect on problem gambling. […]
