Everi-IGT Merger Earns Shareholder Approval—Slots Developers to Combine as Apollo Subsidiary
A merger between Everi and IGT was approved by Everi shareholders, which will lead to a newly formed holding company.
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO’s Residence Following Lucrative Electoral Betting Season
Federal authorities’ raid of the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan Wednesday might be concerning to DrafKings and any other US companies thinking of getting into the business of gambling on election outcomes. The FBI raided Coplan’s downtown New York home, seizing his phone and other electronics. It highlights the volatile atmosphere presently surrounding political futures markets—commonly […]
Kickapoo Tribe Urges Texas Lottery, Lawmakers To Take Action Against ‘Illegal’ Courier Services
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas wants to see lawmakers prohibit lottery couriers, as they feel they operate illegally in the state.
Jackpot.com Launches in Colorado, Allowing Lottery Players to Buy Draw Tickets and Scratch-Offs Online
Lottery courier Jackpot.com launched in Colorado, offering multistate and in-state draw games, as well as select scratch tickets.
Galaxy Gaming Shareholders Approve Sale to Evolution, Deal to Close in Mid 2025
Galaxy Gaming shareholders have approved Evolution’s acquisition of the company. The Las Vegas-based company holds patents for numerous casino table games and side bets, some of which Evolution has licensed for its live dealer products. Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is forecasted to close in mid-2025. Evolution announced plans to buy Galaxy Gaming for $85 […]
Xpoint Prevails Against GeoComply in Years-Long Geolocation Patent Case
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has unanimously upheld the dismissal of GeoComply’s 2022 infringement case against Xpoint.
Players Enjoy Arcade-Like Gambling Machines But Don’t Always Understand Them
Skill-based gambling machines (SGMs), which merge the chance-based rewards of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) with video game-like skill requirements, are popular among players worldwide. However, evidence suggests those same players don’t always understand the reality of how the games work. So, just what are SGMs, and how do they differ from traditional EGMs like slots […]
Jackpocket Becomes the Official Lottery Partner of Barstool Sports
Lottery courier Jackpocket has agreed to a partnership with Barstool Sports to become the officially lottery partner of the organization
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 […]