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Global exchange platform Smarkets and omnichannel gaming brand Affinity Interactive announced a new agreement for sports betting market access in the state of Iowa, where Smarkets will launch its SBK sportsbook app,  which draws prices from the Smarkets betting exchange.  The product is expected to be launched in Iowa later this year. In 2019, the

Last month we told you that Michigan Interstate poker could become a reality as the state set their sights on growth. They sought to become part of a larger poker compact that already exists between Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware. And now, just a few weeks later, they have done exactly what they set out

Some of Las Vegas’ biggest real estate deals have resulted in no transfer taxes, an investigation by Las Vegas Review-Journal found. At least $27.5 billion worth of transactions, mostly on or near the renowned Strip, have closed since 2007 without publicly reporting tax payments routinely levied on home purchases. The deals include the $4.2 billion cash

This week’s gambling news focuses on the latest states to legalize sports betting in America. Plus, we look ahead to see which states may be next to regulate the activity! [embedded content] Hello friends! J.Todd here, back after my one week sabbatical at the poker tables in Las Vegas! It was very therapeutic! And while

On Thursday, Gun Lake Casino in Michigan hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $300 million project that will see the venue transform into “a first-class destination resort.” Owned by the Gun Lake Tribe, the new resort is expected to open in March 2025, on the west side of Gun Lake Casino, in Wayland Township. The

We have watched regulated sports betting sweep across the country like wildfire. The US Supreme Court decided just over four years ago that the decision to allow sports wagers was a States Rights issue, and in that time over half of them have decided to legalize the activity. Just this month, Maine sports betting became

The Entain Foundation and the Trident Leagues —The Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Leagues of the English football league system, at Steps three and four—announced Thursday the launch of the Pitching In Volunteer Hub, a new online portal set to become a one-stop-shop to connect football fans and potential volunteers. The Hub has been created

You can earn a significant amount of money when you’re mindful of the right approach of getting started with online casino games. These games allows placing bets while sitting at home without having to go to a traditional brick-and-mortar casino. However, make sure to be mindful of certain things if you truly want to make

Worldwide provider of free-to-play gaming products Play Globally has announced the appointment of Stephen Crystal to its advisory board, as well as a new partnership with Crystal’s firm, SCCG Management.  Crystal, who also serves as Betfred Sports‘ Head of North America Development, will join veteran Advisory Board members Susan Hensel and Victor Pronk, providing over

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The main union representing casino workers in Atlantic City is warning that “labor disputes” could occur if New Jersey’s nine gaming venues do not agree to new contracts by a May 31 deadline, the date on which they are set to expire. “A labor dispute is possible with an employer if a new contract is

The gambling industry is expanding rapidly in the United States, and with good reason. The benefits of expansion of gambling are clear: more jobs, increased economic growth, and more tax revenue for states and localities. This is not just a physical expansion, though, as there are more and more virtual casinos being made available to

Gaming provider Zitro announced on Thursday that Boldt‘s Casino Trilenium, Casino de Tandil, and Casino del Mar in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina have expanded their gaming portfolio with Zitro’s games Link King, Link Me, Link Shock, 88 Link - Wild Duels, 88 Link – Lucky Charms and Bashiba Link. The cabinets and multigames installation is one of

It’s official! Regulated sports betting has come to Kansas, making them the 35th state to pass legislation to legalize the activity. Industry insiders believe that Kansas sports betting will be up and running in time for this years NFL season. The Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, run by Penn National Gaming, say they plan to

Gila River Resorts & Casinos (GRRC) has donated a total of $173,751.52 to four non-profit organizations in Arizona. Owned and operated by the Gila River Indian Community, Gila River Resorts & Casinos owns three locations - Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva - and a fourth casino, Santan Mountain, is set to open later this year. The donations were

The month of March just set a new all-time American gambling revenue record, bringing in $5.31 billion from slot machines, table games, sports betting and even online gambling! This brings the first quarter nationwide revenue totals for the first quarter of this year to over $14.3 billion, just short of the single-quarter revenue record set

Hard Rock International announced Monday that Seminole Hard Rock has been selected as a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams on an annual basis. This is the second consecutive year that Seminole Hard

What happens in Vegas starts at Americas Cardroom. The US-facing online poker site is giving away WSOP packages by running their Takedown promo from May 5th to 22nd, guaranteeing 20 packages to the WSOP Main Event. Players can go to Sin City or keep the cash. “The WSOP Main Event is on the bucket list of every

On Thursday evening, the Missouri State Senate voted to adjourn its 2022 session a day early without passing a sports betting bill, therefore ending the hope of legalizing sports gaming this year. House Bill 2502 was first introduced in January by Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) and was slated to have a 10% tax for the government

The Virginia Lottery Board has issued the Hard Rock Bristol a license to operator the first casino in the state. This following a review of their application materials, a background investigation, and a 7-0 vote. Board Chairman Ferhan Hamid stated “Since enacted by the 2020 General Assembly, the Board’s priority for casino gaming in the