Appeals Court Deems “Open All” Electronic Pull Tabs Illegal In Minnesota
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that the state’s Gambling Control Board (MGCB) erred in allowing the addition of a quick play feature for electronic pull tab (EPT) machines. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) challenged the legality of the feature. The Appeals Court reversed an administrative judge’s decision in the regulator’s favor. SMSC argued […]
Oklahoma Tribes Fail to Block Lottery Tickets With Online Component
A federal court in Oklahoma has sided with Gov. J. Kevin Stitt, ruling that recent changes to the state’s gambling laws don’t violate its tribal gaming compacts. In his official capacity as Governor, Stitt was the defendant in a suit brought by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes over two separate changes dating back to 2017 and 2018. The latter has […]
Flutter Lauds US FanDuel Casino Performance, Promises iGaming Product Upgrades
FanDuel Casino is the primary reason Flutter Entertainment‘s US iGaming market share rose to 21% in Q4 2022, complete with a 63% increase in players each month during that quarter. According to the March 2 Flutter earnings report, its US iGaming brands of FanDuel Casino, PokerStars, and Stardust will soon see improved products and player […]
West Virginia Retail Casino Expansion Bill Passes in Senate
The number of retail gambling properties in West Virginia could nearly double if House lawmakers concur with their peers in the Senate. SB 62 easily passed a floor vote by senators on Feb. 28, with 25 in favor and only eight opposed. If the bill becomes law, it will authorize each of the state’s four racetrack operators to open a secondary […]
Study: Young Adults With Worsening Gambling Problems Face an Elevated Risk of Suicide
According to new research led by the University of Glasgow, a heightened risk of suicide is linked to increased problem gambling harms in young adults. Specifically, those struggling are 2.74 times more likely to attempt suicide than youth with a consistent gambling experience.
Illinois Online Casino Bill Sees Movement in House
The House version of the Illinois online casino bill, HB2239, entered a second committee on Feb. 28. That’s its first movement since being introduced on Feb. 8 and bodes well for the Internet Gaming Act (IGA) getting a hearing there soon. The House Gaming Committee, where the Illinois online casino bill now resides, hosts 10 […]
New York Online Casino Meeting Scheduled With Bill’s Finish Line a Month Away
State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. sent out New York online casino meeting invitations for a March 7 roundtable discussion. He’s hoping the informal talk with lawmakers will ensure S4856, a bill legalizing iGaming, makes it into April’s annual budget. Legislators approve the annual budget in April, which tends to include most bills that will […]
Bally’s to Cut Sports Betting Losses, Emphasize Online Casino in 2023
Incoming CEO Robeson Reeves says that the future of Bally’s Corporation lies in online casino gaming more than in sports betting. It’s the latest of several companies to have made that pivot in the face of headwinds in the highly competitive US sports betting space. The decision may come as a small consolation to investors. Bally’s reported $425 million […]
Rancho Mesquite Casino Faces Class Action Over Data Breach
A class-action lawsuit filed in Nevada District Court alleges Rancho Mesquite Casino Inc. (RMC) failed to protect its casino customers during a data breach. According to the complaint, the casino operator’s data security measures left its computer systems open to cyberattack. As a result, nearly 230,000 customers had sensitive personal information stolen, including full names and […]
Lottery Ticket Courier Rules Now Mean Ads to New Yorkers Need to Show They’re Only Middlemen
New lottery ticket courier rules in New York mean sites, including Jackpocket and Lotto.com, now have to tell lottery players that the sites and apps are only middlemen. In other words, advertising can no longer say New Yorkers are “playing” the lottery on the apps because what customers are actually doing is hiring a middleman […]
