Bally Online Casino Soft Launches in Pennsylvania, First QGE to Go Live in the State
Pennsylvania online gamblers players now have a new option in Bally Casino Pennsylvania, which had its public soft-launch on June 8. Earlier in the week, it began accepting some players on an invitational basis for its test period. It’s the first online casino in Pennsylvania to go live as a “qualified gaming entity” (QGE), meaning its iGaming […]
New Jersey Bill Mandates Gambling Education at Colleges Partnering With Sportsbooks
A bill in New Jersey would require public universities engaged in sports wagering partnerships to establish a gambling education program. A5498 seeks to promote responsible gambling behavior and prevent student gambling addiction. If the bill sponsored by state Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey, D-Maplewood, becomes law, it will take effect immediately. Under the provisions of A5498, […]
Fliff Faces California Class Action, Bringing Sweepstakes Social Model Under Scrutiny
Free-to-play sports prediction site Fliff is the target of a class action suit in California, alleging that it constitutes an illegal sportsbook. Fliff employs the same model as sweepstakes social casinos like Chumba and Pulsz but allows users to stake virtual cash on the outcome of real-world sporting events rather than on slots and other casino games. […]
Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Trident Acquisitions Founders and Financial Advisor
The architects of an ill-fated 2021 merger between Lottery.com owner AutoLotto and the special purpose acquisitions company Trident Acquisitions are facing class action lawsuits in the Chancery Court of Delaware. The deal made Lottery.com a publicly-traded entity, but share values for the lottery courier service began to plummet almost immediately. Revelations of financial deception, executive resignations, and shareholder […]
Legal Esports, Sports Betting Needs Only North Carolina Gov. Cooper’s Signature
Legal esports and sports betting in North Carolina can become a reality as soon as Gov. Roy Cooper signs HB347 into law. That’s because, on June 7, House members approved changes Senators made to the bill. Cooper has 10 days to sign or veto the bill. If he does neither, HB347 automatically becomes law. However, […]
Wheel of Fortune Real Money Gambling to Remain Exclusive to IGT for 10 More Years
International Game Technology (IGT) will enjoy 10 more years of exclusivity over the real money gaming rights to Wheel of Fortune, one of the most valuable brands in casino games. The company announced on June 5 that it had signed a new licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television, which owns the famous game show and its associated intellectual property. IGT […]
Five Problem Gambling Podcasts Bringing Recovery to Light
Gambling-related content is seeing a huge uptick alongside the expansion of regulated gambling in the US, and that includes a healthy dose of content about responsible gambling and dealing with gambling addiction. It’s a refreshing counterpoint to gambling streams on Twitch and Kick, sports betting shows, and endless, oft-complained-about advertising. HBO Max is even betting […]
Bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Iowa, Kentucky Soon to Follow
Iowans can now bet at one of the world’s largest sportsbooks as Bet365 Sportsbook has launched through a partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. Iowa is the fifth state where Bet365 now operates, alongside Colorado, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia. The market is starting to get crowded. Bet365’s launch makes it the 19th online sportsbook in […]
Connecticut to Launch Long-Awaited Online Lottery in Late 2023 With IGT
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced an eight-year deal to provide online products to the Connecticut Lottery. IGT will deploy its iLottery gaming system and related components through a new website and mobile app. The contract will last until at least 2031 with the option of a four-year extension. The deal is an addition […]
Diamond Cash Slots Coming to Pennsylvania as Greentube Acquires Supplier License
Casino game developer Greentube has obtained a license in Pennsylvania, marking the fourth US state that will offer its games. In 2021, the Vienna-based NOVOMATIC Interactive division launched in New Jersey. It followed up with launches in Michigan and Connecticut. By entering Pennsylvania, Greentube gains access to one of the nation’s largest states in gross […]
