Login Issues Plaguing BetMGM Users in Wake of MGM Resorts Cyberattack
On the morning of Oct. 4, 2023, the BetMGM account on X (formerly Twitter) was inundated with messages from users complaining that they were unable to access their accounts. Given the timing, some speculated that the issues were related to last month’s cyberattack on MGM Resorts International, though that may not be the case. Bonus contributor Craig Corbeels confirmed that he was […]
VR Optional: Vegas Infinite Now Available to PC Users With No Headset Necessary
Flutter Entertainment has announced that its social virtual reality casino Vegas Infinite is now available to play on PC without a VR headset requirement. The move marks the next step in the change of branding and focus for Vegas Infinite, previously known as PokerStars VR. By creating a version of Vegas Infinite with no VR, […]
Fanatics Sportsbook Can Finally Take Over the New York Sportsbook It Owns
Fanatics Sportsbook can finally rebrand the New York sportsbook it owns, thanks to an approval on Oct. 3 by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The commission okayed Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) transferring the license for PointsBet Sportsbook to its brand, Fanatics Sportsbook. Today’s approval comes months after Fanatics bought the US holdings […]
Court May Not Hear Fliff Illegal Bookmaking Case, As Judge Prepares to Rule on Forced Arbitration
Correction – Oct 4, 2023: Judge Sykes has not in fact dismissed the case as yet. Bonus—and other outlets—misread an update on the docket to mean the case had been vacated, when only a hearing for oral arguments had been. Sykes must still render a decision on the case and will do so without hearing […]
New York Adds Teeth to Its Sports Wagering Ad Regulations
New York sports wagering ad regulations became more restrictive on Oct. 3. That’s when the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) approved changes to the state’s sportsbook marketing and advertising rules. Today’s unanimous vote in favor of the Sports Wagering Advertising and Marketing regulation additions and one amendment brings months of discussion to a close. […]
DraftKings Argues Collectibles Not Securities in Motion to Dismiss NFT Class Action
DraftKings has filed a motion in Massachusetts District Court to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit that accuses the casino and sports betting operator of selling NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as unregistered securities. The motion, filed at the US District Court in Boston on Sept. 25, argues collectibles are not securities. As a result, DraftKings requested […]
5 People Charged in Michigan in Connection With Illegal Casinos
Five individuals accused of operating illegal storefront casinos in Michigan suburbs have been arranged on 31 counts. In a joint effort, the Michigan Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) discovered two allegedly illegal casinos in Burton and Davison, both suburbs of Flint. The five defendants were arranged between August 18 and Sep […]
Within Hours of Tonight’s $1 Billion Powerball Drawing, Americans Are Finally Getting Excited
A $1 billion Powerball drawing is becoming so routine, this is the second one in a row. So it’s not that surprising that Americans seem more ho-hum about it until hours before the Oct. 2 drawing. Using the Bonus page Powerball Lottery Generator as a barometer, Americans were far more excited about the $2.04 billion […]
Light & Wonder Bringing Content to Michigan Online Casinos Via Playzido
Light & Wonder (LNW) announced it’s bringing its content creation platform Playzido to the US via a Michigan license. LNW said it will use Playzido’s Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform to bring “next-level studios and games” to online casino operators in the state. Many of the studios and games will be newcomers to the US. […]
FanDuel Casino Q&A With Bonus: VP Daniele Phillips on ‘Winning Is Undefeated’ Ad Campaign
FanDuel Casino leaders have been feeling victorious about their Winning is Undefeated marketing campaign. So glorious, in fact, that they’ve implemented its second phase, Daniele Phillips told Bonus on Sept. 29. Phillips, FanDuel Casino’s vice president of brand strategy, answered questions from Bonus on Friday about the online gambling operator’s marketing campaign. The Q&A covers […]
