North Carolina Lawmakers May Approve Legalizing Esports, Online Sports Betting by End of Week
Senators may approve a bill legalizing esports and online sports betting in North Carolina by June 2. After that, HB347 needs agreement from the House. Then Gov. Roy Cooper can sign into law the measure that calls for a market launch date of Jan. 8, 2024. If HB347 does receive two more readings, a Senate […]
Downstate Casino Bids a Critical Opportunity for SL Green, Vornado as NYC Offices Sit Vacant
Downstate casino bids by New York developers like SL Green and Vornado could be a lifeline as the companies’ traditional business is struggling. SL Green’s share values are the lowest they’ve been in ten years. For Vornado, it’s a 20-year low. They’ve become favorite targets for short-sellers as New York City offices sit empty. SL Green’s stock […]
Gov. Polis Vetoes Colorado Casino Credit Bill, Citing Problem Gambling Concerns
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed casinos to issue lines of credit to patrons. Advocates of SB23-259 contended that it would spur tourism in the state by offering affluent players an alternative to carrying large amounts of cash. Critics argued that it would serve only the casino industry and […]
Rebel Roller, UNLV Slot Machine, Won’t Return for 2023 Season
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) football slot machine, Rebel Roller, is no more. UNLV Athletics cited the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in its May 25 statement to Bonus about why it was removing the turnover celebration slot. However, gambling industry analyst Richard Schuetz likely got that ball rolling on Aug. 28. Last […]
Maine Rep. Collings Tribal Gaming Legislation Tabled, Renewed Sovereignty Push To Follow
A bill allowing Native American tribes in Maine to pursue retail casino gambling died in committee only a week after being introduced. The Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs tabled Rep. Ben Collings’ Act Regarding Tribal Gaming alongside two other gambling bills during sessions on May 22 and May 24. Collings’ bill, LD 1944, continued a decades-long […]
Boyd Gaming Begins Stardust Casino Relaunch With Rebranding of Pala Casino in NJ
The Stardust Casino brand is back for New Jersey online gamblers, but it’s a somewhat different product than it was to start the year. The new Stardust is under the full control of the brand’s owner, Boyd Gaming, while its former online casino partner FanDuel is out of the picture. At the same time, Pala Casino no longer exists as a real-money […]
Esports, Online Sports Betting Bill Progresses Through North Carolina Senate
An online sports betting bill that includes esports is progressing through the North Carolina Senate. The measure is two readings and a vote away from passage by the North Carolina General Assembly. If HB347 becomes law, it will bring a state with a population comparable to 2023’s powerhouse sports betting launch – Ohio – into […]
Evolution’s US Growth Continues With Launch Of Live Dealer Craps In Michigan
Evolution has introduced its live dealer craps product in Michigan, meaning the classic game is now available in all online casino states, except for Connecticut and Delaware. As the world’s most prolific live dealer provider, Evolution first added craps to its European offerings in 2020. In 2022, it brought the game to the US with […]
Harrington Raceway & Casino Faces Class Action Suit Over Online Data Breach
An employee is suing Harrington Raceway & Casino for failing to secure and protect personally identifiable information (PII) in its care. The proposed class action came in response to a recently-disclosed data breach that included employees’ names, social security numbers, and, potentially, other private details. It’s unclear from the filing whether the lead plaintiff, Jaysin […]
Maine’s Efforts for Online Casinos, Electronic Bingo and HHR Have All Failed
Maine’s efforts at gambling expansion in 2023 began late and ended early as its tribal online casino bill and a separate attempt to legalize digital bingo and historical horse racing (HHR) have both failed. These would have provided state residents with new gambling options besides sports betting, pending launch following its legalization in 2022. Both […]
