Illinois Online Casino Bills See Unfortunate Committee Re-Routing
Illinois online casino bills HB2239 and SB1656 took unfortunate turns on March 10 into committees where they may die due to inaction. However, hope for the Internet Gaming Act (IGA) to become law may not completely disappear until May 19, when the Illinois General Assembly adjourns. On Friday, HB2239 was re-routed from the House Gaming Committee […]
New York Online Casino Legalization Hopes Likely Dead
New York online casino legalization may not happen in 2023, says S4856‘s sponsor. State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.‘s office told Bonus on March 13 that the measure probably won’t make it into the budget lawmakers are discussing. Bills that are included in the $227 billion state budget tend to become law. Addabbo’s press secretary, […]
Everi Enters Historical Horse Racing Via Exacta Systems
Everi Holdings Inc. entered historical horse racing (HHR) through Exacta Systems’ technology. On March 2, Exacta announced Everi’s HHR games debuted at Boston Billiards Club and Casino in Nashua, NH. Exacta said among the HHR games on its system, Exacta Connect, are four “player-popular” titles: Patriot Extra Spin Triple Jackpot Gems Deluxe Wild Gems Extra Spin Blazin’ […]
New York Gov. Hochul Formally Proclaims March Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Governor Kathleen C. Hochul has made it official that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in New York. Dr. Chinazo O. Cunningham, the commissioner of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), delivered the formal proclamation on the Governor’s behalf. Cunningham spoke during a joint media conference held by New York State’s […]
UBC Study Finds Link Between Video Game Loot Boxes, Gambling
A new study from the Centre for Gambling Research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) raises concerns about the connection between video game loot boxes and gambling. Luke Clark, psychology professor and director of the UBC center, delivered the findings at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling conference. The annual British Columbia Lottery Corporation […]
California Court Dismisses Class Action Suit by Skillz Investors
A federal court in Northern California has dismissed a class action lawsuit by investors against Skillz, a mobile “skill gaming” company. The plaintiffs had accused the company of violating the Securities Exchange Act by misrepresenting or omitting facts to paint an exaggerated picture of its performance. Chief US District Judge Richard Seeborg ruled that they had failed to plead their […]
New York Online Casino Legalization Efforts Continue, Perhaps Into the Weekend
New York online casino legalization efforts will continue into March 10 and perhaps March 11, according to state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.‘s office. The Ozone Park Democrat told a group of iGaming leaders on March 7 that March 9 would be the do-or-die date for A3634 and S4856. Addabbo’s press secretary, Anthony Giudice, tells […]
PointsBet Says No US Expansion in 2023, Puts Focus On Existing Markets
PointsBet aims to curb US losses in 2023 by focusing on existing markets and pursuing high-value bettors. In the short term, that means passing on upcoming state launches. Long-term, however, the goal is long-term, sustainable success for the Aussie import. According to executives during a recent fiscal earnings call, the course correction is expected to […]
Grand River Bands Denied Federal Recognition, With Implications for Michigan Gambling
On Feb. 23, the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) rejected the application of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians for federal recognition. Michigan tribes operate most retail casinos in the state and hold 12 of its 15 online casino licenses, so it’s a decision with repercussions for gambling in Michigan. The […]
Sen. Addabbo: iGaming Legislation Dead in NY on March 9 Without Support
The 2023 effort to expand online gambling in New York will fail if Assembly or Senate iGaming bills aren’t included in the “one house” versions of the State Legislature‘s budget proposal on March 9. So state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. urged iGaming leaders he’d gathered for a roundtable discussion on March 7 to reach out […]
