Bensalem, Pennsylvania Bans Skill Games; Oil City Looks to Tax Them
Pennsylvania’s Bensalem Township unanimously voted this week to ban skill games within the county, while last week, Oil City proposed an ordinance to tax businesses offering the games. The patchwork approach to addressing skill games’ legality follows the state legislature’s failure to ban or regulate the controversial games. Meanwhile, skill games continue to operate in […]
Construction Begins for HeadWaters Casino & Resort in Norfolk, Virginia, After Long Delays
Construction is finally underway on HeadWaters Casino & Resort, a long-awaited gambling destination in Norfolk, Virginia. It’s been four years since voters approved the project, and for a time, there were questions about whether it would ever get off the ground. However, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, which received the license, found a new development partner, […]
Ezugi Headed to Michigan as Evolution Expands Secondary Live Dealer Brand
Evolution Group is expanding its US footprint with a new, purpose-built live dealer studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for its live dealer sub-brand, Ezugi. Ezugi, which Evolution purchased in 2018, specializes in live dealer casino games tailored to local markets, Jacob Claesson, Evolution’s North America CEO, told Bonus in an email. As a result, in […]
Bovada Fails to Comply With Tennessee Cease-and-Desists, Fined for Unlicensed Gambling
Despite multiple cease-and-desist letters being sent by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, Bovada has yet to end operations in the state.
Horseshoe Online Casino by Caesars Comes to Pennsylvania Only Weeks After Michigan Launch
Caesars Entertainment has debuted its Horseshoe Online Casino in Pennsylvania—expanding to a second state just weeks after launching in Michigan. The Horseshoe is one prong in Caesars’ multi-brand online casino strategy, which delivers its “iconic” Las Vegas brands “into the palm of users’ hands.” The launch sees Horseshoe’s desktop platform and mobile app—which pays homage […]
White Hat Studios Sinks Its Teeth into Halloween with The Lost Boys™ Slot
Following the recent launch of The Lost Boys™ slot, based on the cult classic 1980s film of the same name, we spoke with Armen Tatarevic, VP of Gaming at White Hat Studios, to discuss the game’s unique features. We also asked how The Lost Boys™ slot captures the spirit of the movie and what players […]
Activist Gambler Robert Cipriani Sees Lawsuit Against Resorts World and Scott Sibella Thrown Out
A federal judge has dismissed Robert “RJ” Cipriani’s lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) and its former president and chief operating officer, Scott Sibella. The suit argued that the defendants retaliated against the Cipriani, aka Robin Hood 702, for bringing criminal activity to light. In his six-count lawsuit, the activist gambler accused RWLV and […]
Las Vegas Sands’ Aversion to Online Gambling May Doom Nassau County Casino Bid
Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s (LVS) proposal for a Long Island casino might be doomed by the company’s longtime opposition to online gambling, even if it survives pushback from local interests. Sands has proposed a $6-billion resort casino near Nassau Coliseum to secure one of three downstate New York casino licenses. However, on Wednesday, Sands’ CEO […]
DraftKings Updates Dynasty Rewards Program, Launches 2025 Elite Rewards Catalog
DraftKings has launched an enhanced Dynasty Rewards program, complete with a 2025 Elite Rewards and Gifts Experience Catalog. The exclusive gifting program offers players perks ranging from high-end goods from brands like Dyson and Le Creuset to “premier” entertainment and travel experiences—even an African safari. Dynasty Rewards applies not only to DraftKings, but also Golden Nugget […]
Tysons Casino Proposal Earns Support From Coalition of Virginia Labor Unions
A proposal to build Virginia’s fifth retail casino in Tysons, on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., is getting support from a coalition of the state’s labor unions. The newly formed Fairfax County Jobs Coalition sent several dozen members to rally in front of the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22, during a Board […]