Online Gambling Policy—Enthusiasm for Collaboration Swells on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Trans-Atlantic collaboration is quickly becoming a trending topic in the world of online gambling policy. On Monday, Feb. 5, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) announced that it would enlist the help of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) in preparing its model iGaming legislation. The following day, the UKGC’s Executive Director Tim Miller told […]
DraftKings Accuses Former VIP Executive Hermalyn, Fanatics of Corporate Espionage
In a bombshell legal filing, DraftKings (DK) has accused Michael Hermalyn, its former head of VIP programming, of a yearlong plot to steal corporate secrets. DraftKings alleges Hermalyn then used that intelligence to secure himself a near-identical VIP-facing role at Fanatics Sportsbook. Further, the 49-page civil complaint filed on Monday in Massachusetts US District Court […]
Penn’s Shift in Interactive Branding & Strategy Means a Change in Leadership
As ESPN Bet tests its brand power against more established competition in the US sports betting market, its owner, Penn Entertainment, has announced changes in the leadership of its Interactive division. In addition to ESPN Bet, Penn Interactive is responsible for operating Hollywood Online Casino in the US and theScore Bet in Canada. The Levy family, […]
Evolution Reports Profitable Q4 But North American Growth Isn’t Keeping Pace With Market
Casino content supplier Evolution continues to be profitable and to grow its international business, but there are signs that its stranglehold on the North American live dealer market is slipping. The company’s latest financial filing shows over €475 million ($510 million) in revenue in Q4 2023, an increase of 16.6% year over year. However, revenue […]
NFL-Branded ‘Caesars Football Blackjack’ Online Casino Game Is Live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan
NFL-branded Caesars Football Blackjack is live on Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook and Casino in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. That’s what Caesars Digital told Bonus on Feb. 5 — days before the online gambling partner’s biggest event of the year, Super Bowl 2024. Matt Sunderland — Caesars Digital’s senior vice president and […]
Opinion: How We Write About Problem Gambling Matters
As journalists and editors, the language we use to tell the stories we share matters. For those who write about the gambling industry, it’s time we interrogate how our words may impart more meaning and harm than intended. At least, that was my takeaway after attending How We Speak Matters: Undoing Stigmatizing Language, the 2024 […]
Addabbo Adds Changes to New York Online Casino, Poker, iLottery Bill Based on Input
State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. told Bonus on Feb. 2 that he received input about his New York iGaming and iLottery bill. So, he changed SB8185 and refiled the amended online casino, poker, and iLottery measure on Feb. 1. Addabbo, D-Woodhaven, originally introduced the bill on Jan. 11. He said to Bonus on Feb. […]
Illinois Online Casino Bill Moves Into House Gaming Committee
As promised, Illinois Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. made sure his Illinois online casino bill moved into a new committee. On Jan. 31, HB2239 entered the Gaming Committee. The Internet Gaming Act (IGA) sponsor has told Bonus he wanted to ensure House members discussed iGaming in 2024, even if they didn’t vote for it. Gonzalez, D-Chicago, […]
Hacksaw on Hard Rock—New Slots Available at New Jersey Online Casino
Hard Rock Digital has added another game supplier for its Hard Rock Bet online casino in New Jersey, giving its players access to slots by the Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming. Some of the new titles that are already available include: Chaos Crew (shown right) Mines Ommon Boxes Other Hacksaw slots that will likely be available later on […]
BetMGM & X—Social Media Platform Reportedly Strikes Deal to Promote Betting Odds
BetMGM has reportedly partnered with X (formerly Twitter) to deliver sports betting stats to the social media platform, in what would be a first for the gambling industry. According to Fortune, the deal will include X adding a new feature allowing users to see live betting odds and a direct link to BetMGM Sportsbook to […]
