New York Casinos Could Offer Job Opportunities for Those With Criminal Records
On Dec 6, the New York Senate sent a bill to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk that would allow certain people with felony convictions to apply for jobs in the gambling industry. It would remove barriers for such candidates to apply for the necessary gaming and employee licenses. The bill still automatically disqualifies applicants whose criminal […]
Bubba Technology Group Pleads Guilty in South Carolina Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Last Friday, Bubba Technology Group, LLC, a South Carolina-based company, received a sentence of one year of probation. It had pleaded guilty to operating an illegal gambling organization. Bubba and its co-conspirators will fork over more than $1 million due to the conviction. The charges, filed in July 2021, came out of a lengthy investigation by […]
Choose Your Volatility on LuckyLand’s Newest Slot
Social casinos are always looking to introduce new and exciting games, and LuckyLand Slots is no different. Many slots play host to the same features – free spins, wild symbols, scatter symbols, etc. But, every once in a while, a game comes around that introduces a mechanic that gets players talking. That game, in this […]
Pennsylvania Follows NJ’s Lead, Mandates Multi-Factor Authentication for 2023
Pennsylvania online gamblers are about to get an extra layer of security to protect their accounts. Gambling operators in Pennsylvania have until Dec 31 to enact two-factor authentication. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) advised operators of the new policy over the summer to give them ample time to comply. Two-factor authentication (2FA) – or, more […]
There’s a Lot to Love in the First Draft of Indiana’s 2023 iGaming Bill
Indiana is on the shortlist of states most likely to pass online gambling legislation in 2023. Sen. Jon Ford and Rep. Ethan Manning led a short-lived effort to do so in 2022. Unfortunately, that bill stalled almost as soon as it was introduced. However, there’s reason to be more optimistic in 2023. Firstly, the longer the Hoosier State’s existing online sports […]
Plaintiffs File Motion For Supplemental Memorandum in PredictIt Suit
Plaintiffs in the litigation challenging the looming shutdown of PredictIt have filed a motion to allow for a supplemental memorandum. PredictIt’s fate has been in jeopardy since the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) withdrew the No-Action letter allowing the election prediction market to operate. A federal court heard oral arguments for the case on […]
WSOP Announces Dates, Mystery Bounty Opener for 2023 Live Series
It looks like things will be truly back to normal for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 2023. Traditionally, the WSOP announces dates for each year’s series in the final weeks of the preceding year. Today, we got that announcement. Caesars, which owns the series, has confirmed that the 54th annual WSOP will take place from May 30 to July 18, 2023. That, […]
Michigan-New Jersey PokerStars Integration Excites Players
A Michigan-New Jersey PokerStars player pool integration is underway, the Flutter Entertainment-owned online poker site announced at noon today. A @PokerStarsUSA tweet and player emails confirmed PokerStars is adding Michigan bettors into the multi-state poker fold. Gamblers in Michigan and New Jersey received an email today from PokerStars telling them: Site maintenance occurring December 12th […]
GeoComply Q&A With Bonus: Pappas on Gambling Advocacy
GeoComply just locked in a major win. On Tuesday, John A. Pappas revealed to his social media followers that he accepted a job with the location detection software and cybersecurity provider. Today, he talked to Bonus about his new role as senior vice president of government and public affairs. Before starting full-time work at GeoComply last […]
Slap Fight Betting Now Available at DraftKings in Select States
If you’ve seen clips of professional slap fighting or even watched some of the events, you might have wondered if you could bet on the winner. If so, you’re in luck. Bettors can now place a wager on the SlapFIGHT Championship at DraftKings Sportsbook, and more niche sports are on the way. The Pro League […]
