Former Indiana Lawmaker Eberhart Sentenced to One Year in Casino Corruption Case
A federal judge sentenced former Shelbyville, Indiana, Rep. Sean Eberhart to one year plus one day in federal prison for his role in a longstanding casino corruption case. Last November, Eberhart pled guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud after evidence surfaced that he traded political advocacy for the promise of a lucrative casino […]
NCLGS Still Working on Model iGaming Legislation, Won’t Unveil Draft at Summer Meeting
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will prioritize online casinos during its 2024 Summer Meeting, which starts today in Pittsburgh. However, it isn’t ready to unveil a first draft of its model iGaming legislation as it had originally planned. During the conference, three panels featuring legislators, regulators, and private industry representatives will […]
Study Commission Sets Up the Chessboard for Ohio’s 2025 Online Casino Effort
We now have a clear picture of who the champions of Ohio online casinos and iLottery will be and who will stand against them, thanks to a comprehensive report by the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio. The hefty 354-page document collates testimony from virtually every stakeholder in Ohio gambling, most of whom have […]
Casino Security Guard Arrested at San Francisco International Airport With Allegedly Stolen Cash
A casino security guard suspected of stealing $31,000 in cash from Artichoke Joe’s Casino in San Bruno, California, was released on recognizance after authorities arrested him while attempting to board a flight to the Philippines. According to prosecutors, John Villareal worked briefly on Artichoke Joe’s security team before allegedly stealing the cash from a lockbox […]
Ohio Legislators May Consider Adding iGaming, iLottery, If They Listen to Study Commission
Ohio is often considered a political bellwether, so state lawmakers around the country may closely watch how its legislators vote on iGaming and iLottery. That’s especially true now that the majority of Ohio General Assembly members in a study commission recommended approval of online casinos and an online lottery. On July 12, an Ohio Senator’s […]
Bovada Calls West Virginia ‘Restricted,’ State Regulator Warns More Illegal Gambling Sites to Leave
Bovada may have ended operations in West Virginia, but the state gaming regulator is persisting with its “cease and desist” letters against Bovada and other illegal offshore gambling sites. On July 15, Bonus saw the “restricted” notice on Bovada’s site and heard from a West Virginia Lottery official about the state’s continued investigation into other […]
DraftKings Reignmakers NFT Lawsuit Will Proceed as Judge Rejects Arguments for Dismissal
DraftKings has failed in its motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that its Reignmakers non-fungible tokens (NFTs) constitute securities and are illegal to sell without approval by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). US District Court Judge Denise J. Casper found sufficient merit in plaintiff Justin Dufoe’s claims that she believes the case should proceed. However, surviving a motion to […]
Gambling Disorders Linked to Physical Differences in Brain Tissue, Similar to Substance Addictions
Researchers have uncovered evidence that the brains of people with gambling disorders exhibit physical differences from healthy brains, similar to the differences exhibited in those with substance use disorders (SUD). The researchers suggest that a part of the brain called the fronto-striatal-thalamic (FST) circuit may play a crucial role in addictions, including gambling disorders. Finnish […]
Can Betway Casino, Jackpot City Flourish in NJ, PA, As Parent Sportsbooks Exit US?
Betway Casino (Spin Palace Casino) and Jackpot City Online Casino will remain in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Super Group’s sportsbooks leave the US. The US online casino brands generate revenue for Super Group, while there’s no “long-term path to profitability for the sportsbook product,” company CEO Neal Menashe said on July 10. This approach of concentrating […]
MGM Resorts’s Partnership With The Yankees Suggests Confidence in New York’s Potential
MGM Resorts International is now a “proud partner of the New York Yankees.” The gaming giant and baseball team announced a partnership that will result in exclusive VIP experiences for MGM Rewards members. The partnership will also enhance MGM’s visibility in the state, which could help the company secure a full casino license for its […]
