Vegas Infinite Launches on PlayStation 5, But iOS Users Are Still Waiting
Just two months after launching for Android, PokerStars has launched a non-VR version of Vegas Infinite—its virtual reality social casino—for PlayStation 5 (PS5). The launch gives Vegas Infinite fans yet another “no headset required” way to immerse themselves in the popular free-to-play casino metaverse. Apple mobile device users, however, are still waiting for their Vegas Infinite […]
NY Bill Extends Retail Casino Ad Restrictions and Guidelines to Online Sportsbooks
New York sportsbook advertising rules could become even stricter if lawmakers approve new legislation from Assemblyman Clyde Vanel. He proposes to extend advertising restrictions and guidelines that currently apply only to retail casinos to encompass the online sports betting industry as well. The change is one of three tweaks that Vanel’s Bill A10658 would make to […]
Bally’s Agrees to Takeover by Standard General Valuing Enterprise at $4.6 Billion
Bally’s Corporation has agreed to a merger with its largest shareholder, Standard General, in a deal that assesses the gambling operator’s enterprise value at $4.6 billion. Standard General, which already owns about 23% of Bally’s, will pay $18.25 per share for the rest of the company. Stockholders not wishing to sell at that price can roll their shares over for […]
New Entain CEO Gavin Isaacs Expected to Help BetMGM Win in America
New Entain CEO Gavin Isaacs is expected to help turn the company’s performance around, including gaining market share for the online gambling giant’s US joint venture, BetMGM. On Sept. 2, the board chairman at iGaming content supplier Games Global begins work at Entain. Entain appointing Isaacs appears to show the half-owner of BetMGM wants to regain […]
Pennsylvania State College Satellite Casino Build Okayed After State Supreme Court Sides With PGCB
Pennsylvania’s highest court upheld the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) decision to award a Category 4 slot machine license to Ira Lubert’s SC Gaming (SCG). The ruling clears the way for construction to begin on Lubert’s satellite casino—in partnership with Bally’s Corporation—in State College, PA. The license also has implications for Pennsylvania’s online sports betting […]
Skillz v. Papaya Gaming: Botting Accusations Will Get Their Day in Court
A New York federal judge rejected Papaya Gaming’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit against it by rival skill gaming company Skillz. The latter company has accused Papaya of deceiving its users by pitting them against house-controlled “bots” while implying that its real-money contests are player-vs.-player. Papaya hasn’t confirmed or denied the practice in question. However, accepting the […]
Evolution Acquires Portfolio of Popular Side Bet Patents With Galaxy Gaming Purchase
Evolution has announced a deal to acquire table game designer Galaxy Gaming for $85 million in cash, bringing in-house a number of patented side bets it previously had to license. Las Vegas-based Galaxy Gaming is best known for its 21+3 blackjack side bet, which is now licensed in 131 regulatory jurisdictions around the world, including 28 […]
Record Crazy Time Payout Puts a Dent in Evolution’s Mid-Year Financial Results
In June, Evolution’s live dealer gameshow Crazy Time hit a payout so huge that it all but wrecked the company’s H1 2024 profitability. The top prizes for casino games can be life-changing for players, and the need to pay out a jackpot sometimes shows up in a smaller operator’s state-level revenue reports. However, a prize so […]
Second Alleged Scattered Spider Member Arrested in Connection to 2023 Casino Cyber Attacks
UK authorities have arrested a 17-year-old in connection to last year’s cyberattacks on Caesars and MGM Resorts International. The teenager from Walsall in central England is accused of belonging to the hacking group Scattered Spider and has been charged with blackmail and violations of the Computer Misuse Act. On July 18, the Regional Organised Crime […]
Free Play Debunked: Player Experience Wins Out in Face of Lower Promotional Spending
Despite the gambling industry’s near-religious reliance on free-play bonus offers, new evidence affirms that other factors like amenities and ambiance might be more important to customer retention in a retail casino environment. One recent study found that reducing or even eliminating free-play offers had little impact on retail gamblers’ behavior. A similar discussion is underway […]
