Indiana Gaming Commission Executive Director Steps Down to Handle Legal & Gov. Affairs at Fliff
Social sports prediction operator Fliff will soon have a new Head of Legal and Government Affairs in Greg Small, who currently serves as the Executive Director for the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). Small announced his jump from the regulatory world to the industry side of things on LinkedIn earlier this week. His last day with the IGC will be September 20. […]
Evolution’s Overseas Labor Strike Could Impact US Online Casino Expansion Efforts in 2025
US online casino expansion hopes for 2025 may depend on lawmakers’ ability to get casino and hospitality workers’ unions on board. Unfortunately, live dealers striking more than 5,500 miles away from New York at Evolution‘s Georgian studios in Tbilisi may hurt some of the arguments that those lawmakers put forward. On the other hand, it […]
Rivalry in Talks to License Proprietary Retro-Themed Online Casino Games Outside Canada
Canadian esports and online gambling company Rivalry is gearing up to license its proprietary online casino content to other gaming operators, said CEO Steven Salz. In an earnings call last week, Salz said Rivalry expects to begin licensing its first-party casino games in the coming months, creating a new B2B revenue stream. Notably, its online […]
Virginia Online Instant Lottery Wagers Now Exceed Retail Sales
Virginia is one of the more recent US states to have launched an iLottery, but its online sales already exceed the retail channel. The Virginia Lottery’s preliminary numbers for fiscal year 2024 indicate $5.52 billion in total sales for fiscal year 2024. Although it has not yet released its annual report, the Lottery Post reports that over $3 billion of that came through […]
Ohio iGaming Bill Filed, Putting Online Casino Legalization on 2024 Agenda
Ohio lawmakers’ conversations about legalizing online casinos got a jumpstart on Sept. 4, when Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) introduced a last-minute bill. Just five session dates remain on the Ohio General Assembly calendar, so SB312 is unlikely to pass in 2024, but could serve to stimulate conversation for next year. The measure’s 146 pages lack any mention of […]
Borgata Renovations to Add ‘Fresh Energy,’ ‘Contemporary Touch’ to Atlantic City Casino’s Gaming Floor
MGM Resorts-owned Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa continues to evolve its guest experience with upgrades to its gaming floor, which begin construction later this week. Atlantic City’s retail casino market leader and “premier” East Coast gaming destination announced the “significant” improvements on Sep. 3. According to the release shared with Bonus, the upgrades—scheduled to begin […]
Evolution’s ‘Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack’ Game Coming to Connecticut, New Jersey
Evolution‘s new live dealer game, Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack, is coming soon to Connecticut and New Jersey. That’s what Evolution’s North American CEO, Jacob Claesson, posted on Sept. 4 on X. First, Evolution () posted the overall news about the card game: Infinite Fun Fun 21 Blackjack is LIVE NOW! Enjoy: ♠️ ‘Double Down’ at […]
California Tribes to Sue Cardrooms: Legislators Rush Authorization Bill Through at Last Moment
California gaming tribes will have their chance to settle their differences with the state’s cardrooms in court, thanks to the last-minute passage of the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act (TNAJA). That success marks the culmination of two years of effort to earn the one-time right to sue in state court led by the Viejas Band of […]
DraftKings Fined in Connecticut for Malfunctioning Online Slot
Within 48 hours of launching the online slot Deal or No Deal: Banker’s Bonanza on Connecticut DraftKings Casino, the online gambling operator started investigating possible payout issues. A DraftKings spokesperson also told Bonus on Sept. 3 that affected online casino bettors also received refunds within days of the conclusion of that investigation. However, Connecticut gaming […]
American Acceptance of Gambling at an All-Time High According to Newly Released AGA Data
According to new consumer research from the American Gaming Association (AGA), Americans increasingly view casino gambling and sports betting as mainstream entertainment. The study also found that most Americans (75%) believe the industry engages responsibly in its host communities. Gambling is legal in more US states than even just a few years ago, which may […]
