There are only two states where gambling is prohibited: Hawaii and Utah. But that number could be dropping if one politician gets his way and can bring Hawaii sports betting to the islands. And that’s where Representative John Mizuno comes in. He introduced HB 1815 last week to do just that. But in addition to
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According to data released by the state on Tuesday, Arizona’s nine mobile sports betting sites, plus two in-person sportsbooks operating in downtown Phoenix took about $467 million in total wagers for November, which was the third operational month since its legalization. Gamblers lost $51 million. Bettors have already wagered more than $1.2 billion on sports
Players in the Empire State now have another option for sports betting, as PointsBet New York has officially launched. Their entry into the market makes them the sixth operator, joining the original four who launched on opening day of Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetRivers. Ten days ago we reported that the BetMGM app had also
The Richmond City Council voted to pursue the failed Urban ONE casino project a second time. One resolution and two ordinances seeking to revive the development were passed on Monday night, in an attempt to bring the referendum back on the ballot in November. The efforts to pursue the casino project once again were spearheaded
Perhaps you’ve heard rumors of a new Martha Stewart restaurant that would soon be opening in Las Vegas. And if so, we’re now happy to confirm that the rumors are true, and the eatery will open at the Paris Casino sometime this spring. In what is being described at a “fully immersive” experience, the concept
LottoKings and WinTrillions parent company Kings Entertainment Group has begun trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange as of Monday, January 24. The new listing, which had been approved last week, is expected to provide the Vancouver-based business with access to a broader capital base and accelerate its global expansion plans. The shares of the company
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is launching new online executive training courses in gaming law and regulation starting March 1 at its William S. Boyd School of Law, in partnership with global gambling operator Entain. This online training program is designed for operators, regulators, lawyers and others working in the gaming industry. These mostly
We speak with Gary Shoefield about the PORTL Hologram booth, which was unveiled to the gambling industry at the 2021 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. This amazing bit of technology has the potential to radically change how land based casinos and betting companies interact with their customers. PORTL can put a casino employee or
The Central American country of El Salvador confirmed Wednesday it is launching its first virtual casino where guests will be able to buy and sell NFT (non-fungible tokens). The new project will also have its physical branch in the country. The company in charge of the project is Astro Babies, and the name will be
Crypto online gambling markets are breaking more and more records. Combined with smart crypto solutions, the industry opens up new opportunities for operators and players. The changing market requires iGaming providers to be innovative and flexible. The growth of crypto gambling lead to new trailblazing mechanics. One of the examples is “crush”. With the multiplayer
Sports betting media group Better Collective has entered into a commercial partnership with the New York Post to deliver technology and commercial content for online sports wagering through its proprietary sports betting platform Action Network, the business announced on Friday. Through this newly-signed deal, Better Collective is set “to bring the best in commercial sports
Data from Juniper Research has found that the value of online gambling bets soared from just over $550 billion to nearly $950+ billion in 2021. Wager levels were expected to exceed $1 trillion total spend on all digital goods and services for the first time in 2021. Juniper’s latest research, Mobile Gaming & Online Gambling:
Several users have come forward with accusations that PayPal is freezing gambling accounts and keeping the funds without offering any explanation as to why. And now, they are coming together to take legal action against the payment provider in a federal lawsuit. They’re also looking for more people who have faced similar situations and thinking
Johnny Avello, Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations at DraftKings and Sports Betting Hall of Famer, has reflected on New York’s online sports betting market, stating initial figures prove it has been “hugely popular” upon launch. He further predicted that within the next five years, “almost all of the states” will be on board with
This week’s gambling news finds Florida gambling in the headlines again, and now the battle for expanded casino gambling and sports betting is getting downright ugly! The fight between the Sands Corporation and the Seminole Tribe is wrapped up in lawsuits, legal actions, and accusations of conspiracy, sabotage, and corruption! [embedded content] Welcome to This
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said that gambling ‘is not welcomed in Brazil’ and that he will veto the measure, although he is convinced that his veto will be overridden by Congress. “They are preparing, it depends on the strength of each person within the Parliament, that is an independent entity that has the power to
Enada announced Friday the return of the 34th edition of Enada, and the 4th edition of Rimini Amusement Show, which will take place from March 30th to April 1st, 2022 at the Rimini Expo Centre, in Italy. Organized by the Italian Exhibition Group in collaboration with SAPAR, Enada in 2021 was not only the reference
Today is the day another operator is launching their online sports book in New York! The BetMGM app is now live for players in the Empire State, and they can access the benefits of betting with BetMGM, an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Knicks, Rangers and Madison Square Garden Arena. “With today’s monumental news,
Yogonet interviewed the president of the Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA, for its initials in Spanish), Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, to find out at what pace his country’s casino industry is recovering from the COVID blow. Provided that the health context allows it, the
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