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Gambling Helplines See Spikes in Prank Calls Due to Troublesome Social Media Trend
US gambling helplines are routinely overwhelmed by prank calls thanks to engagement-seeking social media architects.
Addabbo’s New York Sweeps Ban Progresses to Senate Calendar After 6-0 Committee Vote
A favorable committee vote has advanced Sen. Joseph Abbaddo’s bill banning New York sweepstakes casinos to the Senate.
Bills to Ban New York Sweeps and Legalize Online Casinos Share Aim to Protect New Yorkers Says Addabbo
A bill prohibiting New York sweeps casinos is up for consideration in the State Senate. With its introduction, Senator Joseph Addabbo has followed up on a promise to address the “sweepstakes gaming loophole” by introducing legislation to ban sweepstakes casinos in New York State. On March 4, Addabbo introduced Senate Bill 5935, which prohibits online […]
Wayne Chiang’s Two-Hand Hold’em: Meet the Man Behind the Hot New Poker Game at Washington Casinos
Two-Hand Hold’em is the latest table game to hit casino floors in Washington State, asking players to figure out how best to split four cards into two hands while giving each hand the best shot of beating the dealer. The mind behind the new game is none other than Wayne “D22-soso” Chiang, whose claim to fame could be his status as a […]
Defy The Odds’ Kelly Kehn Says Diversity and Fresh Perspectives Are Key for the Gambling Industry
Defy the Odds’ Kelly Kehn chats with Bonus about the new launchpad and why embracing diverse people and ideas benefits the bottom line.
BetRivers Poker, RSI’s Online Collaboration With Phil Galfond, Launches in Pennsylvania
BetRivers Poker—a collaboration between Rush Street Interactive, and respected poker pro Phil Galfond—launched today in Pennsylvania.
Ezugi Headed to Michigan as Evolution Expands Secondary Live Dealer Brand
Evolution Group is expanding its US footprint with a new, purpose-built live dealer studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for its live dealer sub-brand, Ezugi. Ezugi, which Evolution purchased in 2018, specializes in live dealer casino games tailored to local markets, Jacob Claesson, Evolution’s North America CEO, told Bonus in an email. As a result, in […]
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. […]
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 […]
AGA’s Responsible Gaming Intervention Effectiveness Scale Helps Build Better RG Messages
In September, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced a new way to measure whether a responsible gaming (RG) campaign is working, and how well. Launched during Responsible Gaming Education Month, the Responsible Gaming Intervention Effectiveness Scale (RG-IES) aims to ensure RG messages speak to their intended audience. The “first-of-its-kind, free-to-use” tool developed by Drs. Jonathan Ross Gilbert […]
