DraftKings Buying Lottery Ticket Courier Jackpocket for $750 Million
The No. 1 US online casino operator, DraftKings, is buying the No. 1 lottery ticket courier app, Jackpocket. DraftKings made the announcement on Feb. 15, the night before its Q4 2023 earnings call on Feb. 16. DraftKings () is spending $750 million on the deal. The online gambling operator said on Feb. 15: The Proposed […]
Wyoming Online Casino Bill Dead Due to ‘Failed Introduction’
The Wyoming online casino bill state Rep. Bob Davis sponsored is dead because it “failed introduction” on Feb. 15. Twenty-five House members voted in favor of bringing HB120 to the floor, and 36 were among the “nays.” Davis, R-Baggs, talked to Bonus about his Interactive Gaming bill on Feb. 7, when the Wyoming House of […]
Evolution to Bring Livespins ‘Bet Behind’ Slots Streaming Product to US Market
Casino players in the US will soon be enjoying slots in a new, more interactive way, thanks to Evolution’s acquisition of Livespins. The deal, announced last week, saw Evolution—the largest supplier of live dealer products to the US market—acquire the startup for €5 million plus future performance-based consideration. Bonus spoke with Livespins CCO Michael Pedersen, who said that the US […]
Pretlow Introduces Companion New York Online Casino Bill, Addabbo Remains Hopeful
The companion New York online casino bill is working its way through the Assembly. Now that state Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow introduced AB9198 on Feb. 14, both chambers of the New York State Legislature are considering legalizing iGaming. Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, who has called himself “the father of sports betting,” is the Assembly’s Standing Committee […]
Penn Purchase of New York WynnBet Sportsbook Only Applies to the Empire State
Penn Entertainment‘s Feb. 13 announcement about buying New York WynnBet Sportsbook is only that and not a hint that Penn is buying Michigan WynnBet Casino or any other WSI US assets, Penn clarified to Bonus on Feb. 14. Bonus noticed WynnBet’s remaining online casino site — Michigan WynnBet Casino — says it’s operated by WSI […]
With ESPN Bet Entering New York, Legal iGaming Could Bring Hollywood Casino As Well
New York’s WynnBet Sportsbook will soon become ESPN Bet, according to the owner of the latter online sports betting app, Penn Entertainment. That Feb. 13 announcement could impact WynnBet Casino in Michigan and holds the promise of bringing Hollywood Casino to New York if the state legalizes iGaming. Penn () purchased the Wynn Resorts () entity […]
West Virginia Responsible Gaming and Research Act Would Require Gambling Operators to Share Data With Researchers
West Virginia is considering legislation that would compel gambling operators to share data with academics for responsible gaming research purposes. It’s a move that harm reduction advocates have been calling for, and the Mountain State now has a chance to lead the way. HB5668 appeared in the House on Feb. 13, aiming to create the West Virginia Responsible […]
Can GeoComply Maintain its US Geolocation Market Dominance?
GeoComply has dominated geolocation services for the US online gambling market with a near-monopoly for the last decade but now faces newcomers trying to break into its space. To date, GeoComply has processed nearly every location check in the regulated US market—a mandatory step for every legal online bet, ensuring that the gambler is playing […]
Skillz Wins $43M Judgment in AviaGames Patent Infringement Case
After a week-long trial, a California jury backed Skillz’s claim that Pocket7Games, a real-money skill gaming platform by rival operator AviaGames, infringes on its patent. Along with vindication, the jury awarded Skillz $42.89 million in compensation. Avia, the lawsuit argued, stole Skillz’s tech after launching a game on its platform through a business-to-business partnership in […]
International Live Dealer Studios Partner With US Sweepstakes Social Casinos
Live dealer table games are no longer an exclusively real-money phenomenon for US online casinos, as some real money online social casinos have joined the trend in partnership with international games suppliers. McLuck Casino recently became the latest site to offer casino-style live dealer table games, and others are likely to follow. Social casinos allow […]
