DraftKings Wants to Get Into the Political Predictions Market Before the Next Election
After seeing the success of political markets for other companies, DraftKings expressed interest in getting into the fold by 2028.
SI Casino Will Continue to Operate in Michigan Until Early 2025, Delaying Expected Q4 Shutdown
Michigan gamblers can continue to play on SI Casino a little longer than they thought. The site, originally expected to be shutting down around now, has seemingly received a reprieve for a few months. A report issued by Evoke, (formerly 888 Holdings), the owner of SI Sportsbook, indicates that the company’s departure from Michigan will […]
Monopoly Casino Launches in New Jersey, Rebranding Virgin Casino by Bally’s
One of New Jersey’s oldest online casinos, Virgin Casino, has rebranded as Monopoly Casino. The new website went live on Wednesday, October 6, marking the end of Virgin’s over 10-year run. Although Virgin Casino was among the first online casinos in New Jersey, It has been a minor player, with less than 1% market share. […]
Bovada Ceases Operations in Tennessee, Belatedly Complying With Cease-and-Desist
Tennessee users can no longer access Bovada.com or Bovada.lv as the offshore operator based in Curaçao exited the market. The news comes about two weeks after the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council imposed $50,000 in fines on Bovada for failing to comply with a cease-and-desist. For a time, it had appeared that Bovada was departing from […]
Missouri Sen. Hoskins Elected Secretary of State: Implications for VLTs and Future Online Casino Efforts
The Missouri Senate is going to see some new faces in 2025, while some familiar faces will be showing up in new places. Current Sen. Denny Hoskins is among those exiting the chamber for a different governmental role, and his departure may indirectly improve the chances that Missouri could see online casino legislation in future […]
Florida Man Arrested in Hard Rock Tampa Explosives Case Makes First Court Appearance
A Florida man accused of planting explosive devices in bathrooms at Hard Rock Tampa made a brief court appearance on Tuesday to seek a continuance. He faces up to 30 years in state prison. Brian Eckley, 46, is accused of placing the “crude” remote-controlled devices in men’s bathrooms at the casino on Sept. 29 and […]
Galesburg, Illinois Considers Limits on Video Gaming Terminals: How Much Gambling Is Too Much?
The city of Galesburg, Illinois, is considering whether to impose a cap on video gaming terminals (VGTs) or a moratorium on new installations. Part of the reason is concern that the machines target vulnerable people and that they’ve become so widespread as to be hard to avoid. VGTs are simple in design and resemble slot […]
New Hampshire Commission Recommends Slow-Playing Slots Over HHR Machines at Casinos
Casino-style slots could be coming to New Hampshire casinos, but if they do, players may notice that they play more slowly than the ones they’d find in Atlantic City or Las Vegas. Whether they come at all depends on whether lawmakers agree to the recommendations from the New Hampshire Charitable Gaming Study Commission (NHCGSC). The […]
Vegas Infinite Now Available for iPhone and iPad, Months After Android Release
Vegas Infinite, the virtual reality-optional social casino experience from PokerStars, is now available on iOS devices.
Gambling on the Ballot: Voters Have Their Say on Retail Casino Expansion and Missouri Sports Betting
Voters in multiple states weighed in on matters pertaining to the gambling industry on Tuesday and the results were mixed.
