Las Vegas Sphere CEO Dolan Remains Optimistic Despite $98 Million First Quarter Loss, CFO Resignation
Sphere Entertainment reported $98.4 million in losses over its first quarter, mainly because its principal revenue stream—ticket sales for the Las Vegas Sphere—only got up and running at the tail end of the reporting period. The high-tech venue opened just one day before the quarter’s closing on Sep. 30 with a highly successful residency debut […]
Striking Detroit Casino Workers Call for Boycott of Online Casinos
Detroit’s striking casino workers are taking their fight online with a digital ad campaign urging a boycott of affiliated Michigan online casinos, specifically FanDuel, ESPN BET, Hollywood iCasino, and BetMGM. On Friday, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC), representing workers at MotorCity, Hollywood at Greektown, and MGM Grand Detroit casinos, announced the digital solidarity campaign encouraging […]
Multi-State Online Poker: West Virginia Joins Agreement Allowing Players in Five States to Gamble
Multi-state online poker play may be available soon in West Virginia now that the state has joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). On Nov. 14, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced West Virginia became the fifth state in which online poker players can “play against players from other member jurisdictions.” However, West Virginia […]
Caesars Pennsylvania to Add Bespoke Hybrid Dealer Products With Inspired Entertainment
Caesars Digital has partnered with Inspired Entertainment to introduce bespoke hybrid dealer games at Caesars Palace Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino. Inspired’s patent-pending hybrid dealer technology combines pre-recorded footage of real dealers with digitally randomized results. The RNG-generated games operate 24/7 and use changing hosts to maintain player engagement. The new bespoke games will […]
Ohio Bans Use of Non-Gambling Products to Promote Online Sports Betting
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has updated its rules, including a new prohibition against operators offering gambling promotions to customers engaging in non-gambling transactions. The regulator proposed the new regulation in June after it had asked Fanatics Sportsbook to discontinue promotion targeting the company’s sports merchandise customers. At the time, the OCCC pointed out […]
Pulsz Kentucky Settlement: Yellow Social Interactive Customers Eligible for Portion of $1.3 Million Settlement
The owner of Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo has agreed to pay $1.32 million to settle a class action lawsuit in Kentucky, which alleged that those sites constituted illegal gambling. State residents wishing to claim a portion of the settlement must complete a claim form before Jan. 29, 2024. Yellow Social Interactive (YSI) is one of two social casino companies […]
Esports Betting: Tom Lace Speaks to Bonus About the Impact of Video Gaming Layoffs
Esports betting shouldn’t exist in a vacuum — American gamblers should care about layoffs in the industries that touch their form of entertainment, Tom Lace told Bonus. Downsizing esports leagues and aspects of the video gaming industry can impact esports betting through lower broadcast quality, for instance, said the Australian journalist. Lace also oversees content […]
GambleAware: Review Finds Problem Gambling Severity Index Works, But Could Work Better
A new report published by GambleAware found that while the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) works, tweaks to its use could make identifying and helping those experiencing gambling harms easier and, potentially, more effective. As a result, GambleAware has urged clinicians, politicians, and treatment services to incorporate the study’s recommendations to ensure people dealing with […]
MGM’s Strong Q3: Cyber Attack Challenges, China Success, and High Hopes for F1 and Super Bowl
MGM Resorts International (MGM) generated almost $4 billion in revenue in Q3, up by 16% year-over-year. MGM China was the principal driver of that growth, having seen an 829% revenue increase year-over-year due to the country lifting its COVID-19 restrictions. Conversely, US properties saw a decline in revenue. One reason was the September cyberattack, which […]
Catena Media & Bonus: A Proud Founding Member of the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association
Bonus’ parent company, Catena Media, announced that it has formed the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA) with five peers in US online gambling media. The new trade organization brings these competing media networks together to seek ways to make regulated online gambling in the US safer and more sustainable while supporting our industry partners. As […]
