Unconventional Betting Options Helped US Online Sportsbooks Rebound In May
After a worst-case scenario hit the sports betting industry in April, legal online sportsbooks in the US began to recover in May. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the shutdown of virtually all major US sports leagues throughout April. While those shutdowns continued in May, sportsbooks responded by putting more international leagues and niche sports on wagering […]
Real-Money Gaming Company Skillz Faces $6 Million Lawsuit For Fraud, Negligence
Two customers are suing real-money gaming company Skillz for nearly $6 million on nine counts related to fraud and negligence. Alyssa Ball of Nevada and John Prignano of Texas claim that Skillz failed to act against an unnamed high-stakes cheater and refused to make good on commitments laid out in its policies and rewards program. […]
In Reversal, Las Vegas And Reno Casinos Now Require Visitors To Wear Masks
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a policy reversal requiring masks in all of Nevada’s public indoor spaces. Effective Friday, June 26, visitors to any public space must wear a mask, including in all Las Vegas and Reno casino properties. Prior to the order, only casino staff were required to wear masks. Many casinos encouraged […]
A Look At Where 7 States Stand On Sports Betting Legalization
It’s been more than two years since the United States Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). The decision lifted a federal ban on sports betting and paved the way for states to legalize sports betting on a state-by-state basis. In the years following the PASPA ruling, […]
California Sports Betting Bill Withdrawn Following Tribal Lawsuit, Legislative Impasses
It’ll be at least 2022 before California residents can vote on sports betting. On Monday, June 22, State Senator Bill Dodd announced he was pulling his bill, SCA 6, due to opposition from more than 25 tribes. Earlier this month, everyone appeared to be on the same page. The California Senate Committee on Government Organization […]
US Online Casino And Poker Revenue Surged In May
The COVID-19 pandemic forced retail casinos nationwide to keep their doors closed throughout May 2020. Online casino and poker revenues, however, continued to climb. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware all realized all-time records in monthly revenue in May. Online poker revenues stayed strong as well, as poker players in the US turned to state-regulated platforms […]
BetRivers Launches Illinois’ First Online Sportsbook
BetRivers launched its online sportsbook in Illinois today, making it the first digital sportsbook available in the Land of Lincoln. Bettors can register online through the Android App, mobile browser on an iOS device, or on desktop by heading to the BetRivers website. The sportsbook was developed by Rush Street Interactive. Rush Street Gaming owns […]
Post-Pandemic, Casinos’ Future Could Be Cashless
Technology is slowly making paying with cash a thing of the past. Thanks in part to the coronavirus pandemic, there is a chance cash could quickly disappear from the unlikeliest of places – casinos. The American Gaming Association announced on Tuesday the framework for regulation that would make digital payments on casino floors legal. The […]
US Justice Department Argues Wire Act Case Before First Circuit Court Of Appeals
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit heard arguments today on the scope of the federal Wire Act. The case, formally New Hampshire Lottery Commission, et al v. Barr, et al, pits the US Department of Justice against the cooperative expansion of state-regulated gambling. An opinion penned by the department’s Office of […]
What Does The Rest Of 2020 Hold For Online Poker In The US?
Legal online poker sites in the U.S. experienced record player volume amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As live casinos shuttered, poker players in New Jersey and Pennsylvania took to the online streets. Sweepstakes poker sites like Global Poker also reached new heights in tournament and cash game attendance. With live poker rooms starting to re-open across […]
