Republican Lawmaker Jason Shoaf Proposes DFS Bill That Might Clarify Pick’em Legality
A new pre-filed bill for the 2024 Florida legislative session would daily fantasy sports (DFS), potentially including pick ’em or props-style bets. Republican Rep. Jason Shoaf filed HB 679 on Nov. 30, though the legislature won’t convene until Jan. 9. If the law passes, it will come into effect on July 1, 2024. Depending on […]
Frustrated New York Casino License Aspirants May Have to Wait Longer to Apply
Gaming regulators may not be ready to accept New York casino license applications until 2024. That means developers interested in the three full retail casino licenses that will eventually be awarded for projects in and around New York City may have to wait longer than they expected to break ground. That’s because New York State […]
Inspired Entertainment Threatened With Nasdaq Delisting, Investor Lawsuits Over Missing Q3 Results
Gaming content creator Inspired Entertainment has received a warning from the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, threatening the company with potential delisting. The letter, which is a standard procedure, states that the company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for its failure to submit its third-quarter financials on time to the Securities and Exchange […]
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Machines Aren’t Gambling Devices, Says Appellate Court Judge
In a unanimous decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that machines manufactured by Pace-O-Matic (POM) are skill games, not illegal slot machines. The decision marks the second major victory for the manufacturer in the state this year. The verdict upholds a county judge’s decision in February, which likewise deemed the machines to be games […]
BetMGM CEO Believes Three States May See Online Casino Legalization Progress in 2024
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt, known for conservative prognostication of the iGaming marketplace, said he expects three states to see “some legislative movement” in 2024. He said New York, Maryland, and Illinois may experience online casino legalization progress. That prediction stands in contrast to his gloomy outlook for 2023. His previous statement was that there would […]
Playtech Opens Pennsylvania Live Dealer Studio, Brings Studio Total to 3
Playtech brought online casino live dealer competition to Pennsylvania on Nov. 28 with the soft launch of its third studio. Soon, the iGaming software and services provider will provide live dealers to online gamblers “24/7.” This debut completes the “tri-state iGaming project,” Playtech () announced on Nov. 30. The announcement quotes Playtech Live CEO Edo […]
New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Groundwork Begins With Lang Requesting Its Drafting
New Hampshire online casino gambling is once again on the state Senate agenda. This year, state Sen. Timothy P. Lang Sr., R-Sanbornton, requested a bill be drafted on Nov. 30. Now called LSR2957, the legislative service request from Lang asks the Office of Legislative Services to draft a bill. Once crafted, the bill “relative to advanced deposit […]
Fanatics Will Be New Connecticut Lottery Sportsbook, Competing With DraftKings, Mohegan Sun
Fanatics Sportsbook will be Connecticut’s third retail and online sports betting operator. Beginning in mid-December, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) partner will compete with DraftKings and Mohegan Sun, powered by FanDuel tech. That means Fanatics Sportsbook will be competing against the top revenue-generating sportsbooks in the nation. That’s notable for many reasons. Perhaps the primary […]
New Jersey Online Lottery—Senate Moves to Block Sale of Draw Tickets Over the Internet
A New Jersey online lottery no longer appears to be a done deal, as the state Senate will consider a bill to block the possibility. In August, the New Jersey Lottery Commission (NJLC) approved rules for online draw ticket sales. It would have joined the likes of North Carolina and Illinois, which also sell draw tickets […]
New York’s Empire City Casino Could Be Upgraded to MGM Empire City, If MGM Gains a Retail Casino License
Renderings of the proposed MGM Empire City casino resort gave New Yorkers a preview of what they’ll see if MGM Resorts International is one of the recipients of a downstate casino license, as many expect. On Nov. 30, MGM revealed its vision for upgrading the existing Empire City gambling facility in Yonkers into a “world-class entertainment […]
