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Rivalry in Talks to License Proprietary Retro-Themed Online Casino Games Outside Canada
Canadian esports and online gambling company Rivalry is gearing up to license its proprietary online casino content to other gaming operators, said CEO Steven Salz. In an earnings call last week, Salz said Rivalry expects to begin licensing its first-party casino games in the coming months, creating a new B2B revenue stream. Notably, its online […]
Addabbo Worries New York Casino License Process Appears ‘Tainted,’ Plans 2025 Bill Codifying Deadlines
So that New Yorkers who may be thinking the downstate retail casino licensee selection process is “tainted” with “questions of impropriety” are reassured that it’s honest and fair, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. told Bonus he’ll introduce a 2025 bill to codify the selection process deadlines. Addabbo, R-Woodhaven, said in an interview with Bonus […]
Addabbo Plans For a Quick Start to 2025 Online Casino, iLottery Legislation
New York Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. plans to introduce a 2025 bill to legalize online casino, poker, and iLottery “early on” in the upcoming legislative session, he told Bonus in an Aug. 29 interview. Addabbo, R-Woodhaven, sponsored his 2024 measure on Jan. 11, about a week after the New York State Senate convened. That […]
Bovada Still Operates in 2 iGaming States That Haven’t Sent ‘Cease and Desist’ Letters
Bovada doesn’t operate in 11 legal US online gambling jurisdictions, exiting six of them since June. Perhaps most notably, Bovada no longer exists in 75% of iGaming states. However, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island haven’t yet ordered the illegal online gambling site to leave. Pennsylvania and Rhode Island officials tell Bonus that, unlike most of the […]
PENN Partnership Brings Sparket’s ‘Social Betwork’ Capabilities to PENN Play Casino
Fans of PENN Play Casino have a new way to play thanks to a partnership that taps into Sparket’s customizable “Social Betwork” capabilities. The deal with PENN Entertainment, announced earlier this month, allows the gaming giant to enhance its social casino offering with Sparket’s free-to-play live event technology. The “bet-on-anything” pool wagering platform offers “limitless” bet […]
Resorts World Execs Courted Dirty Money, Alleges NGCB Complaint
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) allegedly “welcomed” illegal bookmakers and players with a “history of ties to organized crime,” says the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Board levied the allegations against RWLV and its co-defendants in a disciplinary complaint filed against the casino resort last week. The complaint further accuses RWLV of plying said […]
BetMGM’s Bartlett Talks About ‘MGM Bonus City’ Launching in Michigan, Live Dealer, More
One of the secrets to BetMGM‘s success is its brand recognition. Commercial casino giant MGM Resorts International is one of the online gambling brand’s owners. So when MGM Bonus City entered New Jersey in October 2023, it was logical that 10 months later, the hybrid live dealer game launched in another state — Michigan. Oliver […]
Spanish-Speaking Live Dealer Games Debut in Pennsylvania Via Evolution
The online gambling industry’s message to the 5.6% of Pennsylvanians who speak Spanish at home is, “We see you.” On Aug. 15, Evolution debuted its Spanish-speaking live dealer services via online casinos in the Keystone State. The launch follows five months of testing in New Jersey, where the Spanish-speaking croupiers began dealing cards on March […]
Younger VIPs With Deep Pockets and Poor Money Management Pose Dilemma for Gambling Industry
Millennial bettors with high incomes continue to make up the bulk of high-value customers for the online gambling industry, but the same research also shows that their apparent wealth doesn’t always shield them from financial harm. The study by TransUnion, released today, shows that Millenials are the biggest age demographic for all gambling channels and […]
Gambling on Cannabis—Players Split on Rationale and Impact of Their Drug Use
When cannabis users elect to gamble under the influence, they vary widely in how they expect their session to go, yet those conflicting expectations also guide their decision to do so. According to recent research, more than half of cannabis users said they expected the drug to have a positive effect on their gambling experience, […]