Ontario Online Gambling’s First Year: What Went Right & What Needs to Improve
Ontario’s online casino and sports betting market just turned one. We’ve seen some successes during that first year, but there’s plenty of room for improvement. The province reached the milestone at 12:01 a.m. on April 4, marking the end of a year of growth and growing pains. Simultaneously, it offers starting point for everything yet […]
Lottery.com Faces New Lawsuit From Former Tinbu Owners as Company’s Problems Deepen
Beleaguered Lottery.com is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from the founders of one of its subsidiaries. Plaintiffs John Brier and Bin Tu sold their company TinBu to Lottery.com in 2018. They accuse the company of failing to deliver the agreed-upon compensation worth over $10 million. The suit alleges that in 2018, the plaintiffs reached a written […]
Connecticut Police Bust Evolution Online Blackjack Dealer for Cheating
A blackjack dealer working at Evolution’s live dealer studio in Connecticut was arrested late last week for cheating. Sebastian Echeverri, 23, exploited his role as a shuffler to place winning bets through DraftKings Casino accounts he controlled. Complaints by a fellow dealer led to an investigation by the state gaming regulator, which then contacted the police. Echeverri is alleged to have defrauded DraftKings […]
Pennsylvania Esports Bill Would Complete the Online Gambling Marketplace
A Pennsylvania esports bill began working its way through the House on March 28. Legalizing esports through HB733 would likely complete the commonwealth’s already robust online gambling marketplace. Today, state Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia, talked to Bonus about his esports bill. He said: We’ve gotta get on this wagon before we miss the ship. As it […]
Nevada Bill Would Create Multi-State Internet Gaming Watch List
Cheating at online poker in New Jersey, Delaware, or Michigan could soon land players on a public watch list in Nevada if a bill currently under consideration passes. AB 380 calls for a list of players banned from online gambling platforms. It would require operators to report such bans if they hold a license in Nevada or any member […]
Gambling-Friendly Streaming Site Kick Owned By Crypto Casino Stake.com Founders
The official release of the gambling-friendly Kick streaming service on iOS has confirmed speculations that the founders of cryptocurrency casino Stake.com own the company. The connection raises ethical questions. This revelation came to light when the full name of Kick, listed as Kick Streaming Pty Ltd, was displayed on iOS. Registered in Australia in November 2022, […]
UK Government Hands William Hill Record Fine, Intensifying 888 Holdings’ Troubles
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined three gambling companies under the William Hill Group (WHG) a total of £19.2 million ($23.8 million in today’s exchange rate) due to alleged social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The fine is the largest enforcement payment in UKGC’s history. WHG International Limited will pay £12.5 million ($15.5 […]
Who Invented the Casino Crash Game Genre?
Crash games are a novel concept gaining popularity at regulated online casinos in the US. Players make a wager and watch their initial stake grow, deciding on the best moment to cash out before a crash causes them to lose their bet. Most attempts to innovate in the casino space fail, so it’s impressive that […]
Gonzalez Promises to Keep Illinois Online Casino Legalization Top of Mind
Illinois online casino gambling may not become legal in 2023, but state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. plans to keep it on the minds of his fellow lawmakers. Gonzalez, D-Chicago, spoke to Bonus about iGaming and why it matters to his state. On March 10, the bills Gonzalez and state Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, sponsored took […]
Former Evansville Pit Boss Charged With Running Illegal Poker Club
Edward Hill, a 53-year-old former pit supervisor at Bally’s Evansville has been charged with running an illegal poker club. He faces charges of corrupt business influence, professional gambling, and promoting professional gambling. Hill’s alleged criminal operation, Ed’s Poker Club, grew significantly after Indiana casinos shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the casino is back […]
