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 […]
Lush Greenery, Striking Architecture Feature in New Video Promoting $12B Hudson Yards Casino Proposal
A trio of gleaming glass and concrete buildings hugged by lush trees, grassy knolls, and public art take center stage in a slick new animation promoting Wynn Resorts’ and Related Companies’ proposal for a $12 billion casino resort in Hudson Yards. Per the media release, the video and architectural renderings aim to show “how the […]
Kansas to Launch Online Lottery in 2025 as Pollard Banknote Makes Its e-Instant Debut
Next year, Kansas will become the most recent state to launch a full-featured online lottery, including draw ticket sales and e-Instant games. The launch will also mark the US debut of Pollard Banknote’s new line of digital instant games. The North American debut coincidentally also came this week, with the games’ launch in the Canadian province […]
Addabbo Worries New York Casino License Process Appears ‘Tainted,’ Plans 2025 Bill Codifying Deadlines
So that New Yorkers who may be thinking the downstate retail casino licensee selection process is “tainted” with “questions of impropriety” are reassured that it’s honest and fair, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. told Bonus he’ll introduce a 2025 bill to codify the selection process deadlines. Addabbo, R-Woodhaven, said in an interview with Bonus […]
Addabbo Plans For a Quick Start to 2025 Online Casino, iLottery Legislation
New York Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. plans to introduce a 2025 bill to legalize online casino, poker, and iLottery “early on” in the upcoming legislative session, he told Bonus in an Aug. 29 interview. Addabbo, R-Woodhaven, sponsored his 2024 measure on Jan. 11, about a week after the New York State Senate convened. That […]
Poker Pro Damien LeForbes Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking Tied to Vegas Casinos
Long Beach-based Poker-pro and former Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) regular Damien LeForbes admitted to money laundering and operating an illegal gambling business in a federal plea deal filed this week in Central California District Court. The plea makes LeForbes the third illegal bookmaker tied to Vegas casinos taken down by the feds in as […]
BetMGM NJ to Host Live Dealer Blackjack Event With NFL Legends Chrebet & Richardson
New York Jets fans living in New Jersey are in for a treat next Thursday, assuming they also like to play live dealer blackjack and have accounts at BetMGM Casino. On September 5, BetMGM is holding a special one-off live dealer event in which NFL stars Wayne Chrebet and Tony Richardson will host an Infinite Blackjack table and interact with players. […]
Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Construction Begins With Tribune Publishing Demolition
Hard RocConstruction of Bally’s permanent downtown Chicago casino is officially underway, having started with the demolition of the former Chicago Tribune publishing plant, which occupied the site. The company expects to complete the resort’s construction within two years, keeping it on schedule for the state-mandated September 2026 opening. The demolition will take three to four […]