Indiana Online Casino, Poker Bill Outlines Sept. 1 Launch
Indiana online casino and poker legislation moved off Hoosiers’ gambling wish lists and into an Indiana General Assembly committee on Jan. 19. The measure outlines a Sept. 1 launch date if the bill becomes law. Today’s movement means the Indiana bill is moving apace to possibly meet the “House crossover deadline” of Feb. 27. That’s […]
PredictIt Scores A Minor Win At Court Of Appeals, Avoiding Dismissal
Hope springs eternal for PredictIt, as the Commodities & Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has failed in its attempt to have the former’s court case thrown out. Those following the PredictIt saga know that as things stand, the site will have to shut down next month. That’s due to the CFTC’s revocation of a no-action letter […]
Ten-Year Anniversary Means Online Gambling Up for Renewal in New Jersey & Delaware
2023 marks the tenth anniversary of legal online gambling in the US. In 2013, three states unveiled regulated online poker rooms, two of which also elected to allow casino games. In New Jersey and Delaware, some paperwork will be needed to keep them going for another decade. Each of the three states took a different approach. Nevada, fearing the […]
BetMGM Co-Owner Entain Leaving Unregulated Markets
European gambling giant Entain announced on Jan. 18 its plan to “accelerate” its exit from unregulated international markets. The decision won’t directly affect American gamblers, though Entain is the technology-supplying half of the BetMGM ownership team. However, Entain also serves dozens of gambling markets globally, as an operator and supplier. So the company’s announcement today […]
16 New York Online Sportbooks by 2025, Addabbo Proposes
New York online sportsbooks could nearly double by 2025, if state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. succeeds. The current nine will be joined by seven more, bringing the total to 16 by Jan. 31, 2025, Addabbo proposes in legislation he introduced today. Addabbo, D-Ozone Park, sponsored S1962. After the chairman of the New York State Senate […]
New York Online Poker Bill Introduced Before Online Casino
New York online poker may join the table before online casino does. That’s because a state legislator introduced a bill today to legalize the card game. State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, sponsored A1380. Pretlow’s proposed legislation omits online casino gambling, which state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., D-Ozone Park, previously told Bonus he […]
Even Anti-Gambling States Impacted by Shift in National Attitudes
Gambling expansion is a hot topic in many states at the moment. Some are leading the charge, while others are playing catch-up. There’s a saying, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” Usually, that’s a metaphor for the economy. However, it also applies to public sentiment about things like gambling. Even states that are miles away […]
Mike Postle Back in Action? Sighting at Beau Rivage Tournament
Is the notorious presumed cheater Mike Postle back at the tables? Most of the poker world seems to think so. If he is, it would appear that he’s now using his middle name, Lawrence. One thing is undoubtedly true: A player going by Michael Lawrence is at the final table of the Million Dollar Heater. This $1,200 buy-in live tournament […]
Madison Square Garden to Spin Off Historical Business, Focus on MSG Sphere
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (MSGE) will be splitting in two. The publicly-traded company announced on Jan 13 that it would spin off its “live entertainment business.” In the gambling space, the point of such spin-offs has typically been to create a new company to handle the more modern components of the business. Golden Nugget […]
Saks Fifth Avenue Seeks to Open a Casino Above Its Flagship Store
Saks Fifth Avenue will be among the competitors bidding for one of New York City’s three available casino licenses. With gambling legalization becoming commonplace across the United States, New York City is looking to become the next casino hotspot. Numerous outlets have confirmed the luxury department store’s intentions to bid. If chosen, this would allow […]
