Conflict Of Interest Leads To Change Of Jurisidiction In Case Of ‘Lottery Lawyer’ Accused Of Defrauding Jackpot Winners
Every gambler dreams of hitting a jackpot, but having a plan in place to product such a large sum is important. Hiring a lawyer can be a smart plan. That’s what dozens of US jackpot winners did with a combined $3 billion in winnings. They hired self-described “Lottery Lawyer” Jason Kurland, trusting him to protect and […]
PointsBet Authorized to Operate New Jersey Online Casino; Names CEO for Canadian Operations
The New Jersey Department of Gaming Experience has approved PointsBet to launch its NJ online casino. The PointsBet subsidiary PointsBet New Jersey LLC will operate the venture. This is the fourth state where PointsBet is licensed to operate online casinos, joining Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In May, PointsBet launched in Michigan, their first iGaming […]
Live Dealer Games In Michigan Available Now
Live dealer games from Evolution Gaming are officially approved by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Casino players in the Wolverine State can now live stream real-life dealers at physical tables to place bets on blackjack, roulette, and baccarat. Additional live dealer games will be available in Michigan pending regulatory approval. Online Casinos In Michigan […]
US Online Casino Revenue Roundup – June 2021
Will the full reopenings of land-based casinos hurt the online casino model? The three biggest online casino markets in the US all saw retail casinos allowed to resume business at full capacity over the past two months. New Jersey (May 19), Pennsylvania (May 31), and Michigan (June 22) all allowed land-based casinos to lift all […]
Live Dealer Games Expected To Launch In Michigan On Thursday
Starting this Thursday, FanDuel Casino is expected to offer live dealer games from Evolution Gaming. Other Michigan online casinos will launch Evolution’s live dealer games soon after, such as BetMGM and PointsBet. The catalog of games will include blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and casino hold’em. Additionally, Sic Bo and Dream Catcher (a Wheel of Fortune-style game) […]
New Jersey Seeks To Establish America’s Most Ambitious Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Program To Date
New Jersey has an opportunity this year to set an important example for the rest of the country when it comes to harm reduction for problem gambling. A pair of bills in the Assembly and Senate would establish a pilot program for gambling treatment diversion courts in the state. In a nutshell, these courts would […]
For Online Gambling Social Media Ads, Facebook Might Be the Best Bet
Online gambling operators care about social media network visibility, so the recent news that YouTube would enact restrictions on gambling ad placements couldn’t have gone without notice. That’s why Facebook could become even more important to the industry. Beginning last week, YouTube banned masthead ads related to gambling, alcohol, elections, politics, and prescription drugs. The […]
Gambling Education: How Young Is Too Young To Begin Talking About Responsible Gambling?
In the US, responsible gambling education is generally aimed at those who can legally gamble. That leaves a dearth of education for Americans under the age of 21. This may explain low rates of gambling literacy among younger bettors. Yet at the moment, there seems to be no systemic way of addressing that lack of […]
No Slowing Down For US Online Casinos In May
The popularity of legal online casino gaming appears to be here to stay. While land-based casinos in many parts of the US are back to normal operations, that doesn’t seem to affect the viability of mobile casino gaming. Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania cleared $100 million in online casino revenue in May, with Pennsylvania hitting […]
GAN Announces Exclusive Rights To All Online Games From Incredible Technologies
GAN, an international gaming company that powers top US betting brands like WynnBET and TwinSpires, announced a multi-year deal with Incredible Technologies, an Illinois-based game studio. GAN will now have exclusive online rights to all existing Incredible Technologies games as well as more than 110 games that will be produced before the contract expires. “Today’s […]
