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Illegal Gambling Site Ubet1288 Tied to Gambino Crime Family in New York Indictment
New York State authorities have issued an indictment linking 17 alleged ‘soldiers’ and associates of the Gambino crime family to a loansharking operation and an illegal offshore gambling site known as ubet1288. The 84-count indictment details activities that investigators say occurred across Staten Island and New Jersey between July 2021 and June 2023. The complaint, filed in […]
Jackpot.com Launches in New Jersey, Will Face Tougher Competition Than Ever From Jackpocket
Lottery courier app Jackpot.com is now live in New Jersey, its third launch of 2024 and sixth in total. The New Jersey Lottery reported $3.7 billion in sales in 2023, which presents an important opportunity for Jackpot.com. However, it will have to contend with tough competition, especially from its rival Jackpocket, which holds a unique […]
Evolution Seeks Approval for Dedicated Live Dealer Studio Building in Atlantic City
To handle growing user demand for live dealer games, Evolution plans to build a $75 million studio campus in New Jersey, which could employ as many as 2,000 people when it opens in 2026. Attorney Lloyd Levenson of Cooper Levenson, representing Evolution, unveiled the plan during the May 21 Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) meeting. […]
Jackpocket Casino Off to a Promising Start in NJ as DraftKings Completes $750M Acquisition
Now that DraftKings has completed its acquisition of leading lottery courier Jackpocket, it may be pleased to note the early performance of the latter’s new online casino product in New Jersey. Jackpocket Casino earned nearly $1.6 million in casino revenue in April, its second full month of operations. That may not seem like a particularly big number, and it isn’t compared […]
‘Reel Tilt’ Leads to Heartbreak—Casino Gambler Denied Million-Dollar Jackpot
A New Jersey gambler may be gearing up for legal action after being told by Bally’s Atlantic City that what she thought was a million-dollar slot jackpot resulted from a mechanical error known as reel tilt. Bally’s Casino and the gaming supplier, International Game Technology (IGT), are disputing the alleged win over the technical glitch. […]
Jackpot City Casino Sneaks Into New Jersey Market With Unannounced Soft Launch
US newcomer Jackpot City is now available in two states, though if you missed their presence in New Jersey, you’re not alone. Although the site’s front page makes it clear that it’s now available in New Jersey as well as Pennsylvania, there has been no marketing push yet to get the word out. Jackpot City announced its […]
FanDuel, Gronk, and Roulette — Celebrity Will Interact With New Jersey Online Casino Live Dealer Players on May 16
Rob Gronkowski, a former NFL player more commonly called “Gronk,” will be playing a new game from 6 to 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 16. The star of FanDuel Sportsbook‘s “Kick of Destiny” Super Bowl commercials will be joining New Jersey FanDuel Casino gamblers at the roulette table. Gronk’s May 13 post on X about […]
New Jersey Fanatics Casino Launched on May 8 in Its Fourth Online Casino State
Fanatics Casino launched in its fourth state on May 8. That means any New Jersey resident, including bettors using the PointsBet app, can download Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino and access the online casino through the sportsbook. PointsBet players will find that their usernames, passwords, account balances, rewards points, and responsible gaming settings “will be automatically […]
Tipico Casino’s Efforts to Appeal to Women Are Bearing Fruit
Since launching its reimagined New Jersey online casino platform in late 2023, Tipico says its share of women casino players has climbed by 5%. Almost seven months into its softer rebrand, the operator reports over 60% of its online casino customers are women. Notably, Tipico told Bonus that it always “pushed into the female segment” […]
DraftKings Brands Lead New Jersey Market, New Regulatory Data Reveals
New Jersey market shares for online casino brands are now public information thanks to a change in reporting by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). The DGE’s new numbers reveal monthly revenue for 30 online casino skins in what is by far the most crowded market for iGaming in the US. Foremost among these is DraftKings, whose flagship […]