Unibet US Official Site Closure Dates—New Jersey to Shut Down in May, Pennsylvania to Follow in June
Unibet’s closure of its US sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is imminent, with the specific dates now set in stone. Last year, Unibet’s parent company, Kindred Group, announced that it would pull out of the market by the end of June. It is now planning to wind down its New Jersey operations a little ahead […]
Gov. Youngkin’s Inaction Leaves Virginia Skill Games Bill in Limbo as Veto Deadline Looms
A bill that would legalize slots-like skill games across Virginia remains in limbo, awaiting action by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after earning bipartisan support from the state’s General Assembly. The governor has until Monday, April 8, to take action on any remaining legislation passed during the recent legislative session—including the state budget. If Gov. Youngkin […]
New Jersey Online Casino Market Shares to Become Visible Thanks to Regulatory Change
A change in the way the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reports online gambling revenue will provide journalists and investors with unprecedented insight into how individual brands are performing in the state. Starting with the upcoming report on April 16—which will cover the state’s revenue figures for March—the DGE will report financial statistics for […]
Downstate NY Casino License Delays Could Mean No iGaming Until 2026 at Earliest
Establishing a new casino resort is rarely quick, but the New York downstate licensing process has been positively glacial—and worse, it’s holding up other gambling expansion efforts. In the latest update, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) said it might not issue licenses until late 2025. That’s a problem for Sen. Joe Addabbo and his allies […]
DraftKings’ Latest Brief Challenges Hermalyn’s ‘Excuses and Lies,’ Says Early Evidence Was Just ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
In its latest Hermalyn-related legal filing, DraftKings (DK) has challenged its former VIP head’s opposition to its injunction request. The brief, filed March 28, urges the court to “grant DK’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction,” arguing the “record refutes” Michael Hermalyn’s “excuses and lies.” The court, the document argues, initially granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) based […]
Bragg Gaming the Latest of Several Publicly-Traded Gambling Companies Looking for Buyers
Bragg Gaming is one of several gambling companies seeking to change ownership, something that looks to be forming a trend for the industry in 2024. As it released its Q4 and annual results, the content and technology provider announced it had formed a special committee to consider the company’s future, including a potential sale. The […]
Evolution Enters Delaware Online Casino Market But Without Live Dealer Games
Delaware casino players now have access to slots from Evolution, the world’s largest online casino supplier—but sadly not to Evolution’s live dealer games, which are enormously popular in other US markets. Last week, Evolution announced its Delaware partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI), which took over as the state lottery’s technology partner at the end of last year. […]
Roblox Can’t Escape Class Action Suit for Illegal Gambling, Despite Partial Dismissal
Roblox will need to defend itself from allegations of collusion with third-party casinos after a California judge ordered only a partial dismissal of a proposed class action. The company had sought to escape the suit, claiming it isn’t liable for the activities of third parties misusing its platform. On Tuesday, United States District Judge Vince […]
Hard Rock Bet Likely Coming to Michigan Thanks to Acquisition of 888’s Assets
Hard Rock Digital will acquire the customer-facing US assets of 888 Holdings as the latter abandons the market, which will likely accelerate the expansion of Hard Rock Bet into new states. 888 announced the sale on March 28, about three weeks after revealing that it was throwing in the towel on its Sports Illustrated-branded US platform. One immediate impact of the […]
Bill Seeks to Double New Jersey Online Gambling Tax, But Will It Go Anywhere?
State Sen. John McKeon wants New Jersey online casino and sportsbook operators to pay higher taxes. The first-term senator has pre-filed a bill that would hike New Jersey online gambling taxes to 30%, nearly double existing tax rates. However, New Jersey’s retail casino lobby has said it opposes any online tax hike. Because Bill S3064 […]
