MGM Resorts Firmly Denies Rumors of Potential Second Entain Bid
MGM Resorts International will not make a second attempt to acquire its joint venture partner Entain. CEO Bill Hornbuckle firmly denied such rumors during MGM’s Q4 2022 earnings call with investors. That means that the two companies’ shared ownership of the BetMGM online gambling brand will continue for the foreseeable future. It was analyst Shaun Kelley of Bank of America Merrill Lynch who raised […]
Illinois Online Casino Bill Tax Rate Means Revenue Could Be $240 Million
A state representative introduced HB2239 to legalize Illinois online casino gambling. The bill’s primary sponsor, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-Chicago), listed a 15% tax rate in his proposed legislation on Feb. 8. At that rate, Bonus predicts the Internet Gaming Act (IGA) – to be created if HB2239 becomes law – will mean $240 […]
Senate Introduces Companion Kentucky Online Poker, Sports Bill
State Senators are considering legalizing Kentucky online sports betting, poker, and daily fantasy sports (DFS) in a companion bill matching one pending in the House. On Feb. 7, state Sen. David Yates (D-Louisville) sponsored SB 73, which is in committee. Both bills call for a 6.75% tax rate on online poker and a 14.25% rate on […]
DraftKings Spends Big on Super Bowl Ads and Celebrity Appearances
For a third straight year, DraftKings is spending big on Super Bowl ads. Prices for a 30-second slot during the big game have gone up again this year to about $7 million. To get the most out of its investment, the online gambling operator is betting big on viewers’ love for celebrities, including comedian Kevin […]
The Luckiest States in the US
With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, people all over the US are hoping the luck of the Irish will make their wishes come true. Maybe in the form of a new relationship, new job, or the biggest jackpot of them all: winning the lottery. With that in mind, we wanted to find out which […]
Michigan Lawmaker Proposes K-12 Gambling Education
Gambling education may be taught in school along with the three Rs if a Michigan legislator’s bill becomes law. Gaming regulators and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) may be among his allies in that quest. The legislation state Sen. Joseph N. Bellino Jr., R-Monroe, proposed today is nebulous about what grade […]
Republican Support for Texas Gambling Expansion Could Be a Game-Changer
It’s starting to look like 2023 could be the year that Texas passes an online sports betting bill. The latest effort by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst seems like the state’s best shot to date. It may also bode well for the long-term potential to see other forms of online gambling in the state. Even if the legislation […]
Boyd Gaming Prepares to Migrate Stardust Casino Users to In-House Platform
Stardust Casino players may notice changes to their online casino experience in the coming months. Boyd Gaming, which owns the brand, will soon begin migrating users to its new in-house platform. Boyd made the announcement to investors in its Q4 2022 earnings call. Answering a question from Shaun Kelley of Bank of America, Boyd CEO Keith Smith said: We’d expect […]
New York Online Casino Bill May Permit 14 Sites
A New York online casino bill introduced in the House allows two sites per casino, which may mean 14 sites can eventually launch. On Friday, state Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, introduced A3634. The bill that would legalize New York online casino gambling now sits in the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering. […]
New York Casino Applicants Meet Their First Siting Board Deadline
Applicants interested in Downstate New York retail casino licenses sent their first round of questions to the siting board. New York casino applicants had to submit Round 1 of questions to the New York Gaming Facility Board (NYGFB) by 4 p.m. on Feb. 3 to continue in the process that each hope will culminate in […]
