Florida has been a major hotspot for various sports activities, tourist attractions, online casinos, and sports gambling activities for the past few years. However, when it comes to casinos or sports betting, Florida stands out as one of the states in the US. Following some recent legislation, the residents of Florida do not have to
Industry
Iowa Gaming Association president and CEO Wes Ehrecke said he doesn’t expect a debate on online casinos for 2022. While he says state lawmakers might eventually discuss legalizing online gambling, the representative of the trade body doesn’t think this will happen soon. This development came as the regulators reported Iowans bet a daily average of
It’s our last show of the year, filled with holiday gambling news! We have a Coronavirus update from Las Vegas, as well as a sports betting update from Florida and a disturbing report on problem gambling!Plus, there’s a special Christmas introduction! [embedded content] T’was two weeks till Christmas down Florida way, where the Seminoles were
MGM Resorts today announced it has reached an agreement to sell the operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Hard Rock for $1.075 billion in cash, subject to customary working capital adjustments. Under the terms of the agreement, MGM Resorts will retain The Mirage name and brand, licensing it to Hard Rock royalty-free for
Christmas is coming and the snow is flying as we take a look at the Yak Yeti and Roll online slot Betsoft! It’s a 5 reel, 20 paylines slot with a Bonus Round and Bonus Spins! It also comes with a Gamble Feature, Wild and Scatter Symbols, and take Yak, Yeti and Roll with you
Tunica County, Mississippi, will be issuing bonds this week in an effort to diminish its reliance on casinos. The county, one of the US top gambling destinations, will be selling about $148 million in urban renewal bonds to convert the former Harrah’s casino resort into a new “family-oriented” complex. The project is set to feature
It is now possible to not only have fun when gambling online, but also to make money from the convenience of your own home if you choose to use an online casino. What are the pros of gambling online? That is what we will discuss in this article. Gambling markets may now be accessible from
Official data technology and commercial partner powering sports, betting and media, Genius Sports, announced a landmark strategic partnership with the Canadian Football League, the second largest football league globally with over 100 years of history. The transaction is expected to become effective in January 2022. Under the terms of the new deal, Genius Sports will
Masks have been an indoor requirement since this past summer for casinos across Nevada. However, most people even wear their masks out on the Vegas Strip, although technically that’s not a requirement. Now, with the threat of a Las Vegas Omicron surge, the mask mandate is getting an update. Duane Young, the Governor’s policy adviser,
According to a report released Thursday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, up to $1.7 trillion is estimated to be wagered on illicit betting markets each year. The estimate dwarfs the legal sports wagering market, which is about $40 billion. Offering a playbook to effectively tackle crime and corruption in sports by
As ridiculous as it sounds, a new mental health seems to think gambling addiction could be a greater risk to people who speak English. At least, that’s what the folks at Gambless say. Gambless is a top rated app to deal with problem gambling and has over half a million users. They’ve just released their
The American Gaming Association (AGA) on Tuesday announced that 2021 has already passed 2019 as the highest-grossing commercial gaming revenue year of all time in the US, even without all of November numbers in and nothing yet from December. AGA said that with only three states reporting November revenue so far, 2021 has already reached
We’ve been following Seminole sports betting in Florida for several weeks. Recently, a Federal District Judge ruled the agreement between the two to be ‘invalid’, as it violated the state constitution and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. However, after the ruling the Tribe continued to accept online sports wagers. Initially, the Seminoles filed a “motion
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, developed and operated by Rush Street Gaming, on Tuesday 7 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the construction of the new gaming and entertainment complex planned for Victory Boulevard. This $300 million plus project will feature a casino, BetRivers Sportsbook, premier restaurants, a live entertainment lounge, hotel, and event center. Rivers
It’s difficult to believe that the CEO of a major sports betting operator would say something to alienate his existing and potential customers. Yet, that’s exactly what Jason Robins did while speaking on the Canaccord Genuity 2021 Digital Gaming Summit held virtually last week. His statements came amidst conversations concerning how operators could be profitable
Wynn Macau announced Sunday that Craig Billings will become Chief Executive Officer as of February 1, when he will also assume to post at parent brand, Wynn Resorts, thus succeeding Matthew Maddox at both firms. The appointment of Billings was announced last month. Maddox will remain on Wynn Macau’s board until the end of 2022
Wynn Resorts’ creative arm, Wynn Design & Development, is moving to a new building in Summerlin, next to Las Vegas Ballpark. The news was confirmed by the Howard Hughes Corp., developer of a new office building. Wynn Design & Development signed a lease for 38,800 square feet in a 10-story steel-frame office building currently under
As gambling expansion continues across America, new heights are being reached as Nevada, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania gambling records continue to be set! Nevada has been on an amazing record run of consecutive months with over $1 billion in gaming revenue generated. And with the numbers now official for October, that streak has reached 8 months!
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. are partnering with the American Gaming Association on its Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly campaign, the trade group announced on Friday. AGA’s campaign aims at promoting responsible gaming and, as part of the partnership, MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment will activate it both
The Samurai Gold slot machine from our friends at AGS gives players a chance for more wilds and extra cash! In standard mode, this is a 5 reel game with 3 rows. However, the reels can expand to 6 rows! And be on the lookout for the Samurai symbol, which could award you a nice