Electronic Table Games Are Taxed Like Slots But Live Dealer Online Games Are Not
The IRS treats table games differently from slot machines when it comes to taxing your gambling wins, but modern technology sometimes makes that distinction blurry. The tax agency views electronic table games as being a form of slots. On the other hand, online blackjack or roulette can still be a table game if there’s a […]
Revenue Trends: Resorts Overtakes Borgata as New Jersey’s Top iGaming License
There’s a new market leader among New Jersey online casino license-holders, as Resorts overtook Borgata in March. The latter has held the title since early 2021. Resorts acts as the land-based partner for DraftKings Casino, while Borgata is home to the overall US market-leading operator BetMGM. By all measures, March was a good month for the US online casino industry as […]
Cyber-Attack Shutters Gateway’s Network of Ontario Casinos
All fourteen Ontario casinos operated by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited remain shut down thanks to what the company is now describing as a cyberattack. The problems began Sunday, April 16, but the company did not initially disclose the cause. While a fix is underway, there is currently no timeline for reopening. Casinos are a […]
Vanna White, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Co-Host, Breaks iGaming Ground With BetMGM
Vanna White began turning letters more than 40 years ago on the “Wheel of Fortune” game show. As of April 17, her newest job is to turn online gamblers into fans of the Wheel of Fortune Online Casino. That’s when BetMGM announced White would become the face of the ad campaign for its newest online […]
Kindred’s Proprietary Unibet Online Casino Platform Licensed for Launch in New Jersey
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has granted Unibet owner Kindred Group final approval for its proprietary gambling platform. That means Unibet players in NJ can expect an upgrade to their online casino experience shortly. The regulator’s blessing completes Kindred’s last regulatory hurdle before it can launch its new tech in New Jersey next […]
North Carolina Esports Under Consideration With Online Sports Betting
Senators may soon consider North Carolina esports legalization along with an online sports betting bill, HB347. The bill that passed the House received its first reading in the Senate on March 30. That means there’s plenty of time for that chamber of the North Carolina General Assembly to vote on the bill before lawmakers adjourn […]
2022 Online Gaming Report Offers a Deeper Understanding of Pennsylvania Gambling
According to a new report from Pennsylvania State University (PSU), Pennsylvania online gambling rates remained stable in 2022 while problem gambling numbers decreased. The study, a follow-up to 2021’s initial Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment, also found fewer Pennsylvanians visiting illegal betting sites. However, results also showed that players engaging in multiple online gambling types are […]
Nate Silver Sued Over Live-Streamed Poker at The Lodge
FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver faces a Texas lawsuit filed by an Illinois attorney over playing poker in private Texas cardrooms. Silver played professional online poker for years before gaining recognition for his political predictions and sports commentary. More recently, he appeared on live stream playing at poker pro Doug Polk’s Texas card room, The Lodge. Silver lives in […]
IGI And Sightline Payments Identify Problematic Patterns in Gambling Transactions
Station Casinos Introduce NFT Rewards For Loyalty Slot Players
On March 31, Station Casinos expanded its Boarding Pass loyalty program with the introduction of STN Charms. This new feature rewards loyalty program members with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for playing retail slots at Station Casinos properties. The digital tokens will be divided into categories based on rarity and luck. In addition to earning and upgrading […]
