Scientific Games Sheds Its Serious Corporate Trappings In Favor Of Light And Wonder
The rate at which major brand names have been changing can be a little dizzying at times. The latest such announcement has some scratching their heads in wonder, but we’ll try to shed a little light on the situation. Scientific Games, as a name, has been around for nearly a half-century. The original company by […]
2022 World Series Of Poker Schedule Of Major Events & How To Watch
The 2022 World Series of Poker has released their schedule of events. Following 17 years at the off-Strip Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the World Series of Poker returns to the Las Vegas Strip, where it began in 1970. Competition will begin May 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 53rd World Series of Poker will […]
First Nations Resistance To Ontario Privatized Online Gambling Continues To Mount
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has joined Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) in a mutual cooperation agreement on gaming. This cooperation comes just five weeks beforeOntario is to launch its iGaming market. The province has given a target date of Apr. 4 for private sector operators to begin launching legally. First Nations […]
It’s Far Too Early To Write Off DraftKings As A Leading Online Gambling Operator
DraftKings stock dropped nearly 22% on Friday, after the company’s Q4 2021 earnings call. Investors weren’t happy that the company’s leadership intends to continue spending heavily on marketing and promotion while the business has yet to achieve profitability. Chatter began immediately on social media about which online gambling operator will replace DraftKings at the top […]
OPR Q&A: Christena Garduno Of Media Culture Says Online Gambling Operators Should Target Gen Z
Online gambling operators should orient their marketing toward targeting Gen Z bettors. So says Christena Garduno, CEO of Dallas-based Media Culture, a multichannel brand response media agency. According to Garduno, that demographic represents “the path to success.” She explained why that’s the best marketing strategy for online gambling operators, despite current data showing the average […]
Will Indiana Legalize Online Casinos?
Two bills in the state legislature that would have legalized online casinos in Indiana have failed to pass. Bills HB 1356 and HB 1337 suffered from lack of support, which has killed the bill, at least for this session of the legislature. So the question still remains: Will Indiana legalize online casinos or not? When […]
New Live Dealer Games From Evolution Announced For 2022
Evolution Gaming this week unveiled new Live Dealer games and more in phase one of their ambitious product drop scheduled for 2022. The online casino gaming company launched 25 new games across their six brands: Evolution, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Ezugi, Big Time Gaming, and DigiWheel. In a live product launch and demo, Evolution CEO Martin Carlesund […]
New BetMGM Rewards Loyalty Program Replaces M Life Rewards
Betting with BetMGM Casino & Sportsbook just got better as the brand announced today the launch of BetMGM Rewards, its new signature loyalty program. Members earn points in the program as Tier Credits for gameplay at BetMGM Casino, Sportsbook, Poker, and Horse Race Betting. In addition, BetMGM Rewards members accrue points good for use toward […]
New NJ Online Casino: Bally Casino App Now Live In New Jersey
The Bally Casino app has officially launched in New Jersey, bringing a fresh new NJ online casino to players in the Garden State. The casino is operating in partnership with license-holder Bally’s Atlantic City, and the app is powered by Gamesys, which also powers the Tropicana Casino and Virgin Casino apps. The Bally NJ online […]
Grey Monday: Ontario Poker Players To Find Themselves Excluded From Global Pool
There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the launch of Ontario’s privatized online gambling market. Not everyone is going to be ecstatic, however. In particular, Ontario poker players will find themselves swimming in a much smaller pond. On Friday, the province revealed the launch date for its new market, Apr 4. On that date, companies without an […]