Jackpocket Casino Off to a Promising Start in NJ as DraftKings Completes $750M Acquisition
Now that DraftKings has completed its acquisition of leading lottery courier Jackpocket, it may be pleased to note the early performance of the latter’s new online casino product in New Jersey. Jackpocket Casino earned nearly $1.6 million in casino revenue in April, its second full month of operations. That may not seem like a particularly big number, and it isn’t compared […]
‘Reel Tilt’ Leads to Heartbreak—Casino Gambler Denied Million-Dollar Jackpot
A New Jersey gambler may be gearing up for legal action after being told by Bally’s Atlantic City that what she thought was a million-dollar slot jackpot resulted from a mechanical error known as reel tilt. Bally’s Casino and the gaming supplier, International Game Technology (IGT), are disputing the alleged win over the technical glitch. […]
Illinois Legislature Fast-Tracks Bill Prohibiting Wagering on Family Amusements
Illinois lawmakers have amended an existing bill to include an act to ban arcades from facilitating wagers on amusement games after initially missing the deadline for new legislation. This last-ditch maneuver to piggyback the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act (FAWPA) on other legislation could make Illinois the first state to take a stand against the […]
Entain Receives Full License In Nevada, Potentially Paving the Way for BetMGM Poker to Launch
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has granted BetMGM co-owner and technology supplier Entain an unconditional license. Since 2019, the British-based company has held only a limited license in the state. Its most recent three-year license was set to expire this year. The NGC had hesitated to grant Entain a full license due to several concerns, […]
Sports Illustrated Casino Confirms Fourth-Quarter Market Exit From Michigan
The Sports Illustrated-branded SI Casino and Sportsbook has now committed to a timeline for its departure from Michigan. Its owner, Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings), announced in March that it would shut down all US business-to-consumer operations. However, SI Casino is still operating in Michigan for now and will continue to do so until October at the earliest. […]
Jackpot City Casino Sneaks Into New Jersey Market With Unannounced Soft Launch
US newcomer Jackpot City is now available in two states, though if you missed their presence in New Jersey, you’re not alone. Although the site’s front page makes it clear that it’s now available in New Jersey as well as Pennsylvania, there has been no marketing push yet to get the word out. Jackpot City announced its […]
Frictionless Online Gambling Payments Now Common as Financial Institutions’ Anxieties Wane
In a dramatic shift from the attitudes that prevailed during the early days of US online gambling, American banks have warmed to legal online casinos and sportsbooks—and that’s good news for online gamblers. Payment providers like Paysafe and PayNearMe now have deals in place with major banks allowing users to connect their accounts and move money back and […]
Virginia Governor Vetoes Skill Games Bill — Override Unlikely
A May 17 gubernatorial veto of Virginia’s skill games bill means the machines remain illegal. The veto will likely stay in place because lawmakers in the House don’t appear to have the required two-thirds majority to overturn it. So, Gov. Glenn Youngkin‘s decision means the law surrounding the unregulated machines will remain in place. That […]
New York Gaming Regulators Omit Downstate Retail Casino License Process Update
New Yorkers tuning into the May 20 New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) meeting for updates on the downstate retail casino license timeline may have been disappointed. NYSGC Executive Director Robert Williams didn’t address the topic, despite Assembly and Senate lawmakers introducing bills on May 17 that would speed up the licensing process. Residents of the […]
Addabbo Polls Constituents About Legalizing Online Casinos, Prostitution
If New Yorkers thought online casino legalization advocacy was all they would hear about from state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., they found out just how wrong they were on May 17. That’s the day that the legislator emailed his constituents a poll asking about their thoughts on four pieces of legislation. One bill was […]
