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Technically, New York sports betting didn’t operate for the entire calendar year of 2022. Their official launch date was January 8th, meaning that there was one week where they were not up and running… but it didn’t matter. The state was still making sports betting news by the end of their first month in business,

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has voted to approve Fanatics‘ request for a temporary sports betting operator license. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Fanatics for a category 3 sports betting operator license, which will be tethered to Plainridge Park Casino’s Category 1 sports wagering license. Nonetheless, the company will need to undergo a full suitability review by

As we were saying goodbye to 2022 amid the coldness of the fall and winter months, Michigan online gambling was just getting warmed up. In fact, both October and November were record months for i-gaming revenue in the state. This despite an overall decline in sports betting from the year before. Total gambling revenue for

Aristocrat Gaming announced Thursday it will showcase a new collection of For Sale Link games at the upcoming ICE London showcase. The company will be exhibiting its For Sale Link products at stand S6-250, including Mo Mummy, Ji Cai Hao Yun, and Tian Ci Jin Lu, along with Mighty Cash Ultra and 5 Dragons Ultra.

With only 11 months reported for the year so far, the state of Nevada was still able to set a new all time gambling revenue record. The casinos there have collectively brought in $13.5 billion in 2022, which represents a gain of more than 10% from the year before. The month of November helped, as

Nevada governor Joe Lombardo has named Las Vegas attorney Kirk Hendrick, a longtime general counsel for UFC in Las Vegas, as the state’s new chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. He replaces Brittnie Watkins, who was named interim chairwoman in November following the resignation of former chairman Brin Gibson. Watkins has two years remaining

This week’s gambling news looks at when we can expect the MSG Sphere Las Vegas to open, and who will headline the opening act! Also, tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are on sale now… and they’re not cheap! Plus, updates on renovation work at New York-New York and Circus Circus resorts. [embedded content]

Any person who is familiar with the casino and sports betting industry has probably heard about pay per head websites. On the surface, this term can sound confusing and complicated, but it’s not. It is a business model for fully automating bookie and online casinos while operating them online. This article will discuss a Pay

Data-driven sports betting tracking and analytics app Juice Reel announced Monday that former CBS Radio President and CEO and former VSIN Chairman Dan Mason will join the company as an Investor and Strategic Advisor. Furthermore, the business also announced that RAFAMEDIA, a transaction advisory company, will also be functioning as a consultant to Juice Reel. 

Amid efforts to legalize sports betting in North Dakota, and expand the activity beyond the tribal casinos where it is currently only allowed, a House panel heard arguments Monday over a measure to let voters decide the issue next year.  Republican Representative Greg Stemen of Fargo noted to the Judiciary Committee that the passage of

The Big Shake Neon slot machine is a fantastic, 80’s themed coin pushed slot machine from our friends at Eclipse Gaming. We had a front row seat for all the action this game brings, combining the traditional slot machine with the player favorite coin pusher game for a lot of excitement and some huge win

The legendary band U2 is scheduled to perform the very first concert at the MSG Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas. And while there is no specific date as of yet, the venue is expected to open sometime this year. The opening had been originally slated for 2021. However, the delays associated with the

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has launched a new toolkit that provides resources for the gaming industry to spread awareness of anti-human trafficking. The latest effort builds off a guide published in June last year. The new resource is also part of AGA’s efforts for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which calls for industries across

Online betting giant bet365 has announced £2.8 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2022 revenue, corresponding to the financial year ended March 27, a figure that implies a 2.9% increase from the prior-year period. However, increased customer acquisition costs in new markets led to an almost 90% drop in profit, which totaled £49.8 million ($60 million) –

The Las Vegas Strip is always changing. And what doesn’t change gets improved. That’s the case with the latest New York-New York upgrades have been revealed, as the property plans to remodel close to 1,900 of it’s hotel rooms and suits. The overhaul will cost over $60 million, but most visitors to Sin City would

Macau gaming companies MGM China, Sands China, Wynn Macau, SJM Holdings, Galaxy Entertainment, and Melco Resorts began operating their new licenses on January 1, following the conclusion of 2022’s bidding process. But while the businesses are eager to start welcoming guests to their casino floors, their fate also hangs in meeting the government’s mandate of diversifying away from gambling, by far

So, you want to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix in person? Well, you better be ready to fork over nearly $3,000 per person. And that doesn’t include your airfare, taxi rides, or food. But what an experience it will be to watch the cars zip past you at over 200 miles an hour on

As reported by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission, Maryland’s six casinos collectively generated $165.2 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in December. The total represented a decrease of $7.7 million (4.5%) compared to the same period the previous year. MGM National Harbor was the top generating property, which saw $69.3 million in revenue, a

Penn Sports Interactive, which operates the Barstool Sportsbook brand, has received preliminary approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a temporary mobile sports betting license, following a suitability review.  The final vote was carried unanimously on Wednesday, but conditions were placed on the sports and entertainment brand. Barstool is owned by Penn Sports Interactive, the

Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino hired Tuesday a new management team as the property seeks to gain an even greater share of the market. George Goldhoff has been named president of the casino and Mike Sampson was appointed general manager. Both are expected to start within the next few weeks, after the firm receives approval