Massachusetts iLottery Launch Delayed Until 2026 Amid Funding Delays—Is the Wait Normal?
The Massachusetts online lottery won’t arrive in 2025 as initially expected, as a Lottery official revealed last week that the anticipated launch date has been pushed back until approximately April 2026. That’s about five months slower than the initially projected timeline. News of the delay came last week during an event with Massachusetts Treasurer Deb […]
Jackpot.com Launches Faster Digital Scratcher Games in Massachusetts, Ohio, Texas
Online lottery courier Jackpot.com has launched a digital scratch ticket offering that enables customers in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas to play official state lottery scratch-offs in a fraction of the time typically required. The all-new scratch-off addition to Jackpot.com’s signature “Scratchers” platform enables players to purchase their favorite official state lottery tickets on any device. […]
Red44 Court Case Delayed Again — Trial for Illegal Site’s Managers Continued Until Dec. 3 or After
The 11 defendants charged with felonies related to allegedly running an illegal online sportsbook called Red44 asked for and received a trial delay. That means their day in court won’t happen until after Dec. 2. The continuance US Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden granted on Sept. 19 in the case filed with the US District Court, Northern District of […]
Record-Setting DraftKings Progressive Jackpot Set to Go Off in Michigan
Some lucky DraftKings Casino player in Michigan will soon set a new record for the highest online casino jackpot in US history. The only question is when, and exactly how big it will be. As of 3 p.m. on October 21, the DraftKings Progressive stands at $6.55 million and is still growing. It will be the second time the […]
Dragon Train Slots Will Disappear on Wednesday, as Light & Wonder Abandons Injunction Appeal
Dragon Train Chi Lin Wins will disappear from US retail and online casinos on Wednesday, as that it the deadline for Light & Wonder (LNW) to comply with a preliminary injunction ordering it to withdraw the product from the market. The company had initially intended to appeal the order but dropped its objections. The online version […]
New Hampshire Online Casino Hopes Gain Momentum As Sanborn Leaves Office
New Hampshire’s hopes for 2025 online casino legalization may have gotten a bit brighter. As state Sen. Timothy P. Lang Sr. works to advance the legislation, a once powerful iGaming opponent declined to run for re-election. State Rep. Laurie Sanborn headed the committee that killed Lang’s previous bill. Many speculate that Sanborn, who headed the House […]
Charlotte Officials Consider Calling on State to Intervene in Gray Market ‘Fish Games’
A Charlotte City Council committee looking to crack down on “fish game” arcades has asked staff to investigate potential new regulations as it considers asking Raleigh legislators to weigh in. Members of the city’s Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee raised the possibility of the addition to its legislative agenda at an Oct. 7 meeting. […]
BetMGM Spending $750 Million to Gain New Online Gamblers
BetMGM co-owner Entain‘s leaders say the brand will spend $750 million in 2024 to acquire new online gamblers. Entain officials said on Oct. 17 that the “new player acquisition” outlay will help with its strategy to grow BetMGM’s US market share in 2025. What that may mean for online casino bettors is more attractive promotions […]
FanDuel Adds Hybrid Dealer Games, Latest Online Casino to Embrace Prerecorded Table Games
FanDuel announced a casino content partnership with Inspired Entertainment this week, becoming the latest US online casino operator to embrace the developer’s unique “hybrid dealer” concept. These games resemble popular live dealer online casino products but use prerecorded footage of real human dealers rather than a real-time stream from a studio. The deal with Inspired also includes the development […]
Brazil Taking Significant Regulatory Steps Against Unregulated Online Gambling Ahead of White Market Launch
Brazil’s regulated gambling market is scheduled to launch in January, and the government and gaming industry are working to tackle unregulated gambling in the meantime. The steps Brazilian lawmakers are taking include the blocking of internet access to unauthorized websites and a ban on credit card transactions for online gambling. Despite the legalization of sports […]