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Sports betting has only been up and running in the state since January 1st, but already we’ve seen huge fines for DraftKings and Barstool Sports in Ohio. All together, the Ohio Casino Control Commission has collected $900,000 in fines just this year for a variety of violations. First, the fines for DraftKings stem from a

iGaming software solutions supplier SOFTSWISS announced its Jackpot Aggregator has extended the list of cryptocurrencies available for configuring jackpot campaigns in online casinos and sportsbooks.  The aggregator now allows its clients to run promotions using the most popular crypto coins. At the end of 2022, the Jackpot Aggregator’s functionality was enhanced to support crypto, enabling operators to launch

A minor crime syndicate has been broken up in Nevada, as a William Hill embezzlement operation was detected and stopped up by the Nevada Gaming Control Board recently. Unfortunately, this was not until the criminals had pilfered over $100,000 from the company. Control Board Agents were tipped to the thefts back in December, when William

Australian gambling company Tabcorp announced it will increase its online wagering profile in direct competition with bookmakers Sportsbet and Ladbrokes after recording an AUD 52 million ($35.5 million) profit in six months. The business, traditionally associated with in-store betting, launched its digital gambling app in September, which it will now prioritize in an attempt to

This week’s gambling news is all about the recent troubles for William Hill Super Bowl betting in the state of Nevada! First up, the William Hill app crashed just prior to the Super Bowl betting frenzy! Second, they are shelling out tens of thousands in “free sports bets” to make up for the crash! And

Betr, influencer Jake Paul’s sports microbetting app, announced the launch of its combat sports media vertical, Betr Combat, and the signings of a professional mixed martial artist Bo Nickal, and combat sports personality, David “The Schmo” Schmulenson. As the first verticalized media arm launched by Betr, Betr Combat will provide fans with 24/7 coverage of the

Kindred Group‘s sportsbook brand Unibet announced it is extending its commitment to grassroots sport in France, as #AuCoeurDuFootball becomes #AuCoeurDuSport. The programme, which means `Sports at Heart’, will provide 400 amateur football and basketball clubs with sports kits and equipment during 2023, saving each club on average EUR 2,500.   Kindred began supporting French amateur

The Mr Cashman Link Cashman Kingdom slot machine is a player favorite that’s been re-imagined with seven new characters, and more modern features, like a Hold & Spin bonus! Packaged on the Neptune game cabinet, Mr Cashman titles are Linked together within the same bank of games! Yes, Cashman is back with some new friends

New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced on Wednesday bill S4856, which seeks to legalize online casino gaming, including slots, table games, and live dealer games. The bill includes a 30.5% iGaming tax rate. Most states average 15% to 18% for their iGaming tax rates.  Despite the bill’s introduction, it faces an uphill battle for passage. Gov.

In the two weeks that sports betting has been legally active in Massachusetts, all three casinos that were approved to take sports wagers have violated the Commonwealth’s ban on in-state collegiate sports betting.  Two casinos – Plainridge Park Casino and Encore Boston Harbor – were found in violation last week. MGM Springfield has now been

You just knew this was coming! With gambling expansion still on fire, there was more Super Bowl betting this year in America than at any time in the past. Who’s surprised? Most likely not too many people… but it’s still news, and still nice to hear about. The numbers have been crunched by our good

Caesars Entertainment and SL Green Realty Corp have announced a new Caesars Rewards partnership for local merchants in greater New York City as a part of their pursuit of a gaming license in Times Square.  If Caesars Palace Times Square in Manhattan is selected among the licensees of New York City’s casino race, Caesars Rewards

The amazingly bad timing of the William Hill Nevada app and kiosks crashing on Super Bowl Sunday was a blow to the company. Not just from a PR perspective, but in a massive loss of betting volume. And now that the app and betting stations are back up and running, it’s going to cost them

On the biggest sports betting day in America, the William Hill app crashed for bettors in the state of Nevada just prior to kickoff. Well, they do say that timing is everything. How could such a thing happen? Were they simply not prepared for such a massive volume of traffic? I mean, William Hill is

Atlantic City casino workers pushing for a smoking ban received support from several state lawmakers on Monday at a hearing on a bill that would put an end to indoor smoking at the destination’s nine properties.  Casino employees testified before a state Senate panel in favor of a law that would close a loophole in

Gaming provider Euro Games Technology announced Wednesday it will provide assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Seismic activity registered in both countries on February 6 has left a death toll of 35,000 people, while rescuing efforts continue in the area.  EGT will thus join humanitarian aid efforts from other companies by sending essential goods,

This week’s gaming and casino news comes from the floor of the International Casino Expo in London, England. Discussion centers around several US gambling news stories, from the launch of sports betting in Massachusetts, to the proposition of esports betting in Pennsylvania, to the push for online casinos in Maryland! [embedded content] Hello friends, Jay

Gaming boutique research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC (EKG) announced that Buddy Frank, Dennis Mead, and the late Charles Fey have been inducted into the EKG Slot Awards Hall of Fame (HOF) Class of 2023. Both Frank and Mead will be honored in person at the 2023 EKG Slot Awards in Las Vegas on

There are at least two State Senators pushing legislation to regulate Maryland online casino regulation already this year. Ron Watson and Nancy King have already introduced a bill which would permit internet casino games to be offered by the state lottery. Online sports betting in Maryland had just becoming a “thing” back in November of

After years of lobbying, a proposed law that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos will see State lawmakers hold the first public hearing on the bipartisan bill on Monday. The proposal would close a 17-year loophole that has allowed casinos to have smoking sections despite a ban in indoor spaces set in 2006. There