Four Men Charged With Cheating in $227,000 Cosmopolitan Dice Sliding Case
Four men are accused of cheating electronic craps tables at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas between November and December 2021. The Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) responded to an investigation by The Cosmopolitan, which says it lost nearly $227,000 to the scheme, including $180,000 in a single session. Agents served arrest […]
Federal Court Finalizes $415 Million DoubleDown Class Action Settlement
On June 1, US District Judge Robert Lasnik signed off on a $415 million class action settlement by DoubleDown Interactive and its former owner, International Game Technology (IGT). Social casino companies like DoubleDown have faced numerous suits alleging that their play money games constitute illegal gambling despite the lack of cash prizes. This is the largest settlement to date in such […]
New York Problem Gambling Advisory Council Approved in State Senate, Bill Moves to Assembly
Problem gambling is getting attention this year around the US. So the New York State Senate‘s unanimous approval on June 1 of SB6701, a bill creating a Problem Gambling Advisory Council (PGAC), fits that concept. However, now that it’s moving on to the Assembly, lawmakers may be looking ahead and hoping history doesn’t repeat itself […]
NAADGS Study: US Spending on Problem Gambling Services Just 38 Cents Per Capita
In fiscal year 2022, nationwide U.S. spending on services to treat gambling addiction was just 38 cents per capita at the state level. There is no funding at all for such programs at the federal level. Moreover, some states struggle to spend what little money they have allocated to the problem. That average includes D.C. […]
Bonus Q&A: Adam Koenig of Kentucky on Problem Gambling as Sports Betting Launch Nears
Adam Koenig is a familiar name in the Bluegrass State, considering he spent 16 years in the Kentucky House of Representatives. However, he should probably also be known for the $225 million problem gambling fund he tried to set up in 2022. Bonus believes it might be the most ambitious attempt a state legislator’s proposed […]
Illinois Passes Bill Allowing Casinos to Hire People with Felony Convictions
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill allowing casinos to hire people with felony convictions. If it becomes law, Senate Bill 1462, introduced by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago), will significantly expand Illinois’ hospitality labor pool as new casinos prepare to open. After passing the Senate in March with a 44-12 vote, the bill […]
North Carolina a House OK, Governor’s Signature Away from Legal Sports Betting, Esports
North Carolina is two steps away from becoming the next legal sports betting and esports state. On June 1, Senators approved HB347. While that would be the finish line for most state legislatures, North Carolina’s rules ask the House to look over the Senate’s work. Gov. Roy Cooper will receive the bill after the House […]
Wheel of Fortune Slots Now Combine Jackpots Across NJ Online & Retail Casinos
Specific Wheel of Fortune-branded slots in New Jersey now pool the progressive jackpots of Atlantic City retail casinos and mobile casino apps available throughout the state. On May 31, slots supplier IGT announced the feature, the first of its kind anywhere in the US. The feature applies to the online Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold: Gold […]
Evolution, Caesars Digital Partner in Pennsylvania on Live Dealer Online Casino Games
Evolution announced a collaboration with Caesars Digital in Pennsylvania to bring Evolution’s live casino games to Tropicana Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook and Casino. The partnership will also bring more slot titles to Tropicana and Caesars from Evolution subsidiaries, including NetEnt and Red Tiger. Evolution’s live dealer games are now available on Tropicana and Caesars […]
North Carolina Esports, Sports Betting Bill One Vote Away From Senate Passage
North Carolina Senators voted 38-11 on May 31 to approve the second reading of an esports and sports betting bill. That means there’s one last Senate vote before HB347 will likely become law. Then the North Carolina esports and sports betting marketplace may launch on Jan. 8, 2024, or after. If the bill passes, Gov. Roy […]
