SpinX Kentucky Settlement: Social Game Developer Agrees to Pay $285,500
Social casino developer SpinX Games has agreed to pay $285,500 to settle a class action lawsuit in Kentucky. Once the court finalizes the settlement, state residents who wish to claim a portion of the money will have until Feb. 20, 2025, to complete a claim form, which will require proof that they made a purchase […]
Bovada Still Operates in 2 iGaming States That Haven’t Sent ‘Cease and Desist’ Letters
Bovada doesn’t operate in 11 legal US online gambling jurisdictions, exiting six of them since June. Perhaps most notably, Bovada no longer exists in 75% of iGaming states. However, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island haven’t yet ordered the illegal online gambling site to leave. Pennsylvania and Rhode Island officials tell Bonus that, unlike most of the […]
Global Poker Partners Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, the Olympics’ Most-Decorated Medalist
Building on the success of its Global Pokers‘ 2023 Celebrity Challenge, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is expanding its partnership with the Olympics’ most decorated medalist, US swimmer Michael Phelps. The enhanced collaboration will see the champion swimmer and poker aficionado promote upcoming Global Poker challenges, tournaments, and promotions across the brand’s marketing channels. In a […]
Evolution Fined in Pennsylvania for ‘Unauthorized’ Man Wandering Live Dealer Studio, Fondling Himself
An “unauthorized” man entered and walked around Evolution‘s Philadelphia live dealer studio, the Pennsylvania gaming regulator revealed when levying a $7,500 fine against the service provider for online casino operators. The man allegedly fondled his “groin” in front of female employees in their dressing room. In an Aug. 21 press release about “the incident” that […]
PENN Partnership Brings Sparket’s ‘Social Betwork’ Capabilities to PENN Play Casino
Fans of PENN Play Casino have a new way to play thanks to a partnership that taps into Sparket’s customizable “Social Betwork” capabilities. The deal with PENN Entertainment, announced earlier this month, allows the gaming giant to enhance its social casino offering with Sparket’s free-to-play live event technology. The “bet-on-anything” pool wagering platform offers “limitless” bet […]
Greenbrier Sale Halted, Likely Making Looming West Virginia Gaming License Questions Moot
West Virginia’s Greenbrier Hotel, which partners with online casino operators on its gaming license, is no longer scheduled to be auctioned on Aug. 27. That may come as a relief to gaming license partners BetMGM, FanDuel, and Golden Nugget — owned by DraftKings. Publications ranging from AP to WSAZ reported on Aug. 22 that the family of […]
Nebraska Lawmakers’ Online Gambling Push Over, But Omaha Welcomes New WarHorse Casino
Online betting proponents in Nebraska will have to wait until at least January to restart the political debate about online sports betting. The pause comes after a special property tax legislative session wrapped on Tuesday without addressing the proposed legalization. After over three weeks of tossing around solutions to lower Nebraska property taxes, lawmakers abandoned […]
Resorts World Execs Courted Dirty Money, Alleges NGCB Complaint
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) allegedly “welcomed” illegal bookmakers and players with a “history of ties to organized crime,” says the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Board levied the allegations against RWLV and its co-defendants in a disciplinary complaint filed against the casino resort last week. The complaint further accuses RWLV of plying said […]
DraftKings Poker Debuts With ‘Electric’ 3-Handed Format
Online poker fans were energized by the discovery on Aug. 21 that DraftKings introduced a game called Electric Poker in Michigan on Aug. 20. Gamblers in New Jersey and West Virginia may be closely watching the new “3-handed, no-limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament game,” as well. Because their gaming regulators allow multi-state poker tournaments. In […]
$200 Bet Wins $6.45M Online Casino Jackpot for New Jersey BetMGM Casino Player
For one BetMGM Casino player in New Jersey, a $200 bet became a $6.45 million win on Aug. 19. The huge jackpot that BetMGM is calling “the largest” in the history of US iGaming may change perceptions among Americans about potential prizes in the online space. Traditionally, land-based casinos have owned the “wow” factor for […]
