We all know that there will be a ridiculously high tax on New York mobile betting. And now, the CEO of DraftKings, Jason Robins, has made an interesting statement on the issue. It is being reported that Robins believes the 51% tax rate will not be a problem for the company. While speaking at the
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In an effort to gain some clarity, IGT sues Justice Department over their refusal to commit on the Federal Wire Act. And yes, this feels like a never ending story. Really, this is a good thing for our industry. Since the Department of Justice was shot down by a Federal Judge over their Wire Act
We got yer gambling news right here! News out of Florida could have a profound effect on US online gambling efforts. A decision from a judge in the Florida sports betting case with the Seminole Tribe has precedent setting potential for the entire country! And it’s all playing out as regulators and Tribal Gaming interests
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming reported Tuesday that total wagers in October 2021 broke another record with the highest handle so far to date that the state has seen since legalization on May 1, 2020. Wagers placed on football contributed to the record-shattering month with almost half, 45.4%, of all bets placed
Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission administrator Brian Ohorilko announced a $46 million financing plan was approved to eventually replace the Casino Queen boat in Marquette through the purchase of two boats in Louisiana. As reported by Radio Iowa, Ohorilko explained: “The long-term plan would be for Casino Queen to purchase those riverboats, operate those casinos
It seems that every time we turn around another state is setting gambling revenue records, and this time it’s Mississippi sports betting that’s handling the honors. Gamblers in the state dropped over $83 on wagers in the month of October, generating more than $9 million in revenue, which was a new record high. The previous
Casino shares in Macau have fallen following a series of “illegal gambling” arrests in the Chinese enclave. Local police arrested 11 people over alleged money laundering and illegal cross-border gambling. The news came after authorities said they were questioning prominent gambling industry leader Alvin Chau Cheok-wa, chief executive officer of Suncity Group Holdings Ltd. Chau
Slots and table games provider Habanero announced Wednesday it is celebrating the launch of its new tournament tool with a Network Slot Tournament and Prize Drop campaign. This new gamification-focused release is called UP!, developed following extensive R&D, and has already processed over 1 billion entries within the first two weeks of its tournament release
Just days after a Federal Judge ruled the Seminoles sports betting deal with the state of Florida was “invalid”, the tribe has announced they will file an appeal. Judge Friedrich has concluded that the deal violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in that it allowed mobile bets to be accepted from anywhere in the state,
Last Wednesday, Deputy Felipe Carreras’s project, which advances on the revision of PL 442/91, was announced in Brazil. The text presents some inaccuracies in relation to the modalities to be approved, and the form of exploitation of games of chance, but it authorizes the operation of casinos, bingo halls, sports betting, online gambling, and skill
In 1946, Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and business partner Meyer Lansky famously opened the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel intending to bring Hollywood glam to the desert. They created the first resort-style hotel on the Strip and forever changed Las Vegas. Flock to Flamingo Las Vegas as the “Forever Fabulous” resort at the heart of the Strip
Win Systems announced Tuesday it will attend an new edition of Peru Gaming Show (PGS) in Lima on December 1 and 2, presenting its global solutions for the sector at its Booth #48. The company’s products and solutions are aimed at optimizing and facilitating casino operations, while maximizing the player’s experience through the latest technologies,
After a week of speculation, Florida sports betting has come to a halt following a decision from Federal Judge Friedrich in Washington, DC. Her ruling finds that the state compact with the Seminole Tribe is a violation of federal Indian gaming law. This decision effectively puts an end to sports betting in the state, as
Esports is set to have a high profile and significant presence at the upcoming edition of ICE London, as organizers Clarion Gaming confirmed that it has secured the iconic HyperX Esports Truck, also known as “Big Betty”, to form the main stage for the professional players and keynote speakers who will be appearing at the
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Internal battles for control of Australian gaming giant Crown Resorts have now reignited, following a ruling by a royal commission last month which stated the company should keep its prized Melbourne, Victoria casino license. A new $6.2 billion takeover offer from private equity outfit Blackstone, Crown’s second-biggest shareholder with 9.99% of its shares, was revealed
A perfect storm of October events propelled online gambling in Michigan to nearly $500 million in wagers in a single month, falling just short of becoming the fifth state to reach that milestone. In addition, the state’s online casinos reached a new high, marking a historic month for the still-fledgling market, according to PlayMichigan, which
Evolution’s Ezugi announced Thursday the launch of its Blackjack Salon Privé, a brand-new studio that provides the player with complete exclusivity, allowing one player per table, and the ability to take up all seven seats. The company described Blackjack Salon Privé as “an exclusive environment offering high maximum bets for highbetting players”, offering a private
The gaming business has seen enormous transformation in the last several years; it was once an entirely separate sector. Everything has evolved and improved throughout time as a result of technological advancements. The online casino gambling industry has changed in synch with the global movement in society’s usage of technology. It’s possible to state that
Pragmatic Play announced an agreement with LatAm operator JuegaEnLinea. Under the terms of the agreement, the content provider will offer the operator its portfolio of Virtual Sports and Live Casino. Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Expanding our relationship with exciting partners is always extremely fulfilling as it is