Nevada’s Latest Lottery Legalization Effort Has Union Support
The Nevada Assembly is once again considering the possibility of legislation to create a state lottery. Assembly Joint Resolution 5, sponsored by Cameron “C.H.” Miller and Danielle Monroe-Moreno, seeks to repeal a constitutional provision prohibiting lotteries in the state. Miller and Monroe-Moreno are both Democrats representing districts in North Las Vegas. Despite being the most […]
Bally’s Corporation Faces Low Risk from Diamond Sports Bankruptcy
Despite its naming rights deal with Diamond Sports Group (DSG), Bally’s Corporation is unlikely to suffer negative consequences from Diamond’s recent bankruptcy filing. DSG controls Bally Sports regional sports network (RSN), which broadcasts games for more than 40 teams around the US. Diamond entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings after defaulting on a $140 million interest […]
Iowa Online Casino Bill Hearing Primarily Populated by Opponents
Opponents were the primary speakers during an Iowa online casino bill hearing on March 21. The 20-minute-long hearing for HSB227 included representatives of brick-and-mortar casinos who speculated that iGaming would cannibalize revenue and others who thought 24/7 mobile availability would cause a spike in gambling addiction. Bill sponsor – state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton – uttered one sentence […]
Michigan Close to Besting New Jersey in Per Capita Online Casino Revenue
New Jersey has always been the top-performing online gambling state in per capita terms, but that may be about to change. Michigan online casinos and poker rooms won just under 53 cents per resident per day in February, compared to 55 cents for New Jersey. At current growth rates, the two will be neck-and-neck in March, and Michigan could […]
BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook Class Actions Say That ‘Free’ Bets Actually Cost Money
BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook face similar class action suits in federal court in New York, alleging “untruthful and deceptive promises.” The complaints involve promotions by the two online sports betting operators advertising “risk-free” or “free” first bets. Such offers usually require a qualifying deposit and may pay out betting credits rather than cash. Messaging by […]
New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Only Realistic Hope for 2023 iGaming Passage
US online casino industry leaders may be crossing their fingers while watching Senators vote on March 30 on a New Hampshire online casino bill. SB104‘s sponsor, state Sen. Timothy P. Lang Sr., believes his colleagues will approve the measure, which is the last realistic hope for a state to legalize online casino gambling during 2023. […]
New York Online Casino Bill Unmentioned in Addabbo Statement About Budget
As promised, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. stopped talking about his New York online casino bill after it wasn’t included in the $233 billion state budget. On March 17, Addabbo published a statement about the budget that the New York State Legislature must approve by April 1, and he didn’t once mention iGaming. Addabbo, […]
Hard Rock, Playtech Announce Partnership as the Gambling Giants Look to Expand
Playtech has acquired a “low single-digit minority equity stake” in Hard Rock Digital (HRD) for $85 million as part of a strategic partnership. HRD is the interactive division of Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, which includes Hard Rock Online Casino and Sportsbook. Meanwhile, Playtech is one of the world’s largest gaming technology providers. As […]
Evolution Q&A With Bonus: Jacob Claesson on Online Casino Live Dealer
Evolution is best known in the US for supplying live dealer studios and croupiers to online casino gambling sites. Bonus gained insight from Evolution’s North American CEO, Jacob Claesson, about being at the head of the table. Yesterday, he talked to Bonus about the role he’s held for six months, as well as whether Evolution holds […]
TheScore Bet Launches on Desktop in Ontario as Coolbet Takes a Bow
Ontario gamblers can now access theScore Bet via its familiar app and online. The change comes after the Toronto-based brand released a desktop version of its popular Ontario online casino and sportsbook. Previously, players could only access theScore Bet through the app launched last April when Ontario debuted regulated online gambling. Despite the app-only offering, […]