Study: Abstaining From Smoking During Play May Help With Problem Gambling Recovery
According to a new Canadian study, breaking the habit of smoking while gambling could help those with gambling problems rein in that problem, too. The research, undertaken by a team primarily from the universities of Calgary and Lethbridge, aimed to “identify factors that might facilitate remission from problem gambling.” The results could help inform public […]
Richmond Casino Vote: Antisemitic Remarks Quietly Addressed By Campaign
With a Richmond casino vote happening on Nov. 7, campaign officials hadn’t posted a public apology as of Nov. 6 for antisemitic remarks made on a radio show on Nov. 1. On Nov. 1, The Box, 99.5 guest host Preston Brown said during The Richmond Grand Update that Richmond Grand Resort and Casino opponent Paul Goldman was […]
DraftKings ‘Bullish’ on Online Casino: Product Caused No. 1 US Market Share, So It Will Lead 2024 Growth
DraftKings Co-Founder and CEO Jason Robins said the company holds 30% of the US online casino market share because of its products. So he’s “bullish” on DraftKings’ iGaming future. Plus, companywide product innovation will lead DraftKings’ overall growth in 2024. During today’s Q3 2023 earnings call, Robins said DraftKings Casino and Golden Nugget Online Casino combine […]
Bally’s Announces Record Revenue, 300 Layoffs in North America
Bally’s Corporation released its Q3 2023 financial results detailing record revenue and then announced it expects to lay off around 300 people from its North American Bally’s Interactive division. The division comprises the company’s sportsbook, Bally Bet, and Bally Casino. The layoffs aren’t happening because of underperformance. Bally’s () posted record revenues and growth among […]
Pennsylvania Skill Games Bill: Machines Are Illegal, Not ‘Unsanctioned Gambling Devices’
A Pennsylvania skill games bill seeks to label the devices found in bars and gas stations illegal, rather than their current title of “unsanctioned gambling devices.” On Oct. 31, state Sen. Amanda Cappelletti and Rep. Mark Rozzi revealed their plans in a press release. Cappelletti, D-Delaware, and Rozzi, D-Berks, want to erase the gray area the slots-style […]
Borgata Online Adds ‘Arcade’ Tab for Specialty Slots, Slingo, LuckyTap & More
New Jersey users of Borgata Online will notice a new tab in the navigation the next time they log in: Arcade. It appears just after the three primary categories: Sports, Casino, and Poker. BetMGM, which owns the site, describes the Arcade category as a home for “non-traditional” iGaming content. In other words, it’s a subsection of the online casino for players looking to […]
Bally’s Contributes $1 Million to International Center for Responsible Gaming, But Could the Industry Do More?
With its second six-figure contribution to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) in just over a year, Bally’s Corporation has made itself the organization’s biggest financial supporter and the first to exceed $1 million in donations. After making an initial $600,000 donation in August 2022, Massachusetts-based ICRG announced Bally’s contributed an additional $450,000 on […]
Roblox Gambling Lawsuit: Company Seeks Dismissal, Claiming No Liability for Third-Party Content
Roblox, the maker of a wildly popular immersive online gaming platform, filed a motion in California to dismiss a federal class action lawsuit accusing it of colluding with illegal online casinos to prey on its users, who are predominantly minors. The motion, filed last week, essentially argues Roblox is a neutral participant and cannot be […]
Florida Sports Betting Resumes on Dec. 7, Sans Mobile — For Now
Florida sports betting is scheduled to resume on Dec. 7 at three retail Seminole Casinos. Southern Sunshine State gamblers are slated to be joined by wagerers at the remaining three Seminole Tribe of Florida-managed casinos by Dec. 11. The tribe hasn’t announced when or if Hard Rock Bet will be relaunching online sports betting. Yet […]
Caesars Palace: New Standalone Casino App Key to Interactive Division Profitability in Q3
Caesars Interactive continued to turn a profit in Q3 2023, due in large part to the new Caesars Palace online casino app, according to the company’s top brass during the latest earnings call. Caesars revealed its plans for the new app during the Q1 earnings call and rolled it out over the summer. The digital division turned profitable […]
