Category: News
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Seminole Tribe, West Flagler Reach Deal to End Litigation
The Seminole Tribe of Florida removed the largest potential legal obstacle to its mobile sports betting operation in the Sunshine State on Monday after reaching an agreement with the West Flagler Parties regarding future litigation. The Seminole Tribe, which does business as Hard Rock, has conducted full-scale mobile wagering in Florida via Hard Rock Bet…
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey Appoints Maynard as Permanent Gaming Commission Chair
Gov. Maura Healey appointed Jordan Maynard as permanent chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) on Monday, removing the interim tag from the chairperson of the state’s betting watchdog. The appointment comes nearly eight months after Healey named Maynard as interim chair. At the time, Maynard received the nod on the same day that former…
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When Sharps Are Blunt: Bettors Adopt Modern Tactics in Battle With Books
The chicken and the egg. The tortoise and the hare. David and Goliath. Some parables stand the test of time. Add to this canon the sportsbook and the sharp, of which longtime SuperBook executive Jay Kornegay told Action Network, “As far as players camouflaging their skills, that ‘cat and mouse’ game has been going on…
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Horseshoe Online Casino Now Live in Pennsylvania
Caesars Entertainment has launched its newest online gaming platform, Horseshoe Online Casino, in Pennsylvania. This is the first time the platform has expanded to a new state since its initial launch last month in Michigan. The Pennsylvania launch adds to Caesars’ offerings in the Keystone State, including Harrah’s Philadelphia. After launching in Michigan, Matt Sunderland,…
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Woman Turns $25 Bet Into $1 Million Slot Machine Jackpot
One woman’s bank account is headed north after hitting it big down south. The lucky woman is only being identified by her first name, Liz, and did not have to travel far to hit it big. She lives in Tampa, Florida, and won over $1 million at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. She…
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BetRivers Unveils Prop Packs for NBA Season
BetRivers announced Monday that it had unveiled Prop Packs, a digital player card game that offers sports bettors the chance to win up to $10,000 in bonus credits. Bettors who wager $10 or more on qualifying same-game parlays will randomly receive up to three free Prop Packs player cards per game featuring players participating in…
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One Year After Groundbreaking, Hollywood Casino Aurora Making Progress
The construction of the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, Illinois, is going well. Almost a year after construction began, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin shared his approval of the new Hollywood Casino Aurora’s progress. “The progress is amazing,” Irvin told The Daily Herald. He also shared his sentiment with construction workers and their supervisors. The mayor praised…
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$694,000 Bad Beat Jackpot Awarded Just Before WPT Playground Championship Begins
The World Poker Tour Playground Championship got off to a rousing start. Just hours before the tournament officially began, someone hit a bad beat jackpot at Playground Poker Club near Montreal, which is becoming known for awarding bad beats. The latest Bad Beat Jackpot at Playground paid out CAD $964,471 (approximately USD $694,192), just three…
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Source: Appeal of MLB Ump Hoberg’s Sports Betting Punishment Still Ongoing
Two years ago, Pat Hoberg received a perfect score when he worked behind the plate for Game 2 of the 2022 World Series. But Hoberg, a longtime umpire, has not worked an MLB game since the league announced in June that it commenced an investigation regarding his potential violation of MLB’s sports betting policies. If…
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BetMGM Casino Experience Launches in Sweden
The Las Vegas experience is now crossing the Atlantic Ocean and making its way to Sweden, thanks in part to BetMGM. The newly launched international BetMGM brand is part of LeoVegas Groups, a subsidiary of casino giant MGM Resorts International. By introducing the BetMGM brand in Sweden, the company hopes to build on its prior…
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Vegas Money-Laundering Probes May Impact Resorts World & Wynn NYC Casino License Bids
When the world’s leading gambling professionals convene each fall for the Global Gaming Expo, there is an expectation that some of the most consequential issues facing the industry will be explored at length. The four-day event held earlier this month took place at the Venetian Expo Center, a convention hall located just down the Strip…
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Rockford Casino Workers Rally Against Alleged Union-Busting Tactics at Hard Rock
Pro-union casino workers from the Hard Rock Rockford are set to hold a rally today, accusing the casino of engaging in “union-busting” tactics. Earlier this week, Hard Rock valet drivers and warehouse workers voted overwhelmingly to unionize. Ninety-eight percent of workers voted in favor of joining the Teamsters union, according to a Facebook post on…
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New York Sports Betting Weekly Handle Hits $548 Million While ESPN BET Continues to Lag
ESPN BET saw another small week-over-week decline in mobile sports betting handle for New York despite the nine operators combining for $548.3 million, according to figures released by the state’s Gaming Commission on Thursday night. The $8.1 million in accepted wagers was down 6% from the week ending Oct. 13 and $943,600 less than the…
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Data Shows Rapid Growth of iGaming & Parlay Betting in United States
With legal sports betting continuing to grow in the United States, iGaming and parlay betting are swelling in accordance, with data showing the two forms of wagering are seeing significant increases. Before analyzing the numbers, it’s important to define a key word — hold percentage.. In the gaming world, hold percentage refers to the amount…
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Caesars’ Online Gaming Options Grow in Pennsylvania Amid Multi-State Poker Pact Decision
Online gaming options are growing in The Keystone State, while regulators inch closer to joining a multi-state poker agreement. Wazdan, a top game developer, has launched its games on Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Pennsylvania. Popular games like 9 Coins Grand Gold Edition, Magic Spins and Hot Slot: 777 Crown…
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Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner’s Cat Voices Opinion on LPGA Betting Infractions
Move over, Chris Kattan, there’s a fresher Mango in town. That town would be in Massachusetts, whose gaming commission was informed of sports wagering violations involving BetMGM and FanDuel’s handling of LPGA bets in the state during a public meeting Thursday. Between March 20, 2023, and May 14, 2024, BetMGM accepted 1,934 bets in Massachusetts…
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Illinois Gaming Board Suspends “Objectional Bets” for Select NFL Markets
Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter authorized a temporary suspension on NFL bets that involve wagering on injuries, player conduct, officiating assignments and negative-outcome predetermined events in any game Thursday. The move came in response to a request filed by the NFL earlier this month. The league originally submitted its request to have it brought up for a vote at…
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Accel Unveils Plans for Racino at FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing Track
Accel Entertainment unveiled plans for its racino at the horse track formerly known Fairmount Park during the Illinois Gaming Board meeting on Thursday, targeting an opening of its temporary casino before the Kentucky Derby next May. Accel reached an agreement to purchase Fairmount Holdings, which owns the FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing track in Collinsville,…
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Missouri Casino Vote Could Transform Lake of the Ozarks
The upcoming vote in Missouri on Nov. 5 could significantly alter the landscape of a popular vacation destination. If voters pass Amendment 5, the state will increase the number of gambling boat licenses from 13 to 14, allowing for the development of a new casino near Lake of the Ozarks. While termed a “gambling boat…
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PrizePicks Awarded Daily Fantasy Licenses in Missouri and Delaware
PrizePicks announced Thursday it has been awarded daily fantasy sports operator licenses in the states of Missouri and Delaware, raising the number of states where it has obtained licenses to 15. PrizePicks will offer Arena, its peer-to-peer fantasy sports contest, in both states. Arena was launched in January, and the licenses awarded in the two…
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Norfolk’s Waterfront Casino Set to Break Ground After Long Wait
The highly anticipated waterfront casino in Norfolk, Virginia, is finally moving forward. Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe have officially announced that construction will kick off with a groundbreaking ceremony in the Mermaid City on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Earlier this month, the Norfolk City Council and the city’s planning commission gave the project its…
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Sands CEO Voices Online Gambling Concerns for Long Island Casino Plan
A new concern has emerged regarding the potential plan to build a downstate casino on Long Island, New York. Surprisingly, this apprehension is not from local residents, politicians or community watch dogs, but from Rob Goldstein, the chairman and CEO of the casino operator, Las Vegas Sands, that’s proposing the project. During a third-quarter earnings…
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Two Monstrous Poker Progressives Pay Out Over $1 Million
Poker progressives are poppin’ this week. Two big winners hit it big and walked away with a combined total that topped $1 million. The first big jackpot was hit in North Carolina. What began as a modest $5 bet on a progressive jackpot soon transformed into an unforgettable moment for one very fortunate guest at…
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Rally Planned To Support Wynn’s Hudson Yards Casino Project
The battle over a proposed New York City high-rise hotel and casino (operated by Wynn) is moving to its next stage. Gary LaBarbera, the head of New York’s building and construction trades union, will lead a rally to support the $12 billion casino, office and housing project at Hudson Yards, which would be developed by…
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FanDuel to Launch Exclusive Sports-Themed Hybrid Dealer Game
Gaming content and technology company Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is partnering with FanDuel to integrate its Hybrid Dealer content and create a custom, live sports-themed game for FanDuel’s audience. The Hybrid Dealer collection is a new category of online gaming content. It combines elements of live casino games and game shows. By introducing a bespoke wheel…
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Bronny-Ohtani Props Elicit Mixed Reactions From Sportsbooks
As the Lakers open the NBA regular season at home with Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. in attendance and the Dodgers get set to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the World Series on Friday, all eyes are on Los Angeles and two athletes in particular: Bronny James and Shohei Ohtani.…
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DraftKings Casino Jackpot Becomes Biggest in Online Casino History
They say “Everything is bigger in Texas,” but not when it comes to online casino jackpots. DraftKings Michigan Casino is now home to the largest online casino jackpot in the United States, which stands at $6.46 million. An update was posted on the casino’s X account. 🚨BREAKING: OUR JACKPOT JUST PASSED $6.46 MILLION 🚨 A…
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Underdog CEO Levine Touts Product, Speed as DFS-Sportsbook Approaches Next Steps
As the U.S. sports betting industry approaches 2025 for the next phase in the business cycle, traditional sportsbooks remain continually challenged by the prospect of retaining legacy customers. Six years after the historic PASPA decision, there is headroom left in existing markets, but achieving high growth rates in those states may be difficult to attain,…
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New York Gambler Hits $100,000 Jackpot at Connecticut Casino
The sun was definitely shining on one lucky gambler at Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth recently. The woman, identified as Donna Z, won nearly $101,000 on a Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Diamond slot machine. She’s from New Rochelle, New York, and during her visit to the Connecticut casino, she hit for $100,929.93. A…
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Former New Jersey Gambling Chief Rebuck Joins IC360 as Compliance Advisor
David Rebuck, the former longtime director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), has joined Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) as a special advisor, the company announced on Tuesday. As noted in a press release, Rebuck enjoyed a notably momentous tenure after taking the reins of the NJDGE in 2011, overseeing both the launch…
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New Casino Poll Fuels Battle Between Politicians & Constituents in New York
According to The New York Post, a poll of New Yorkers living in the West Manhattan districts of State Senator Brad Hoylman, City Councilman Erik Bottcher and Assemblyman Tony Simone found that a majority of residents don’t want to see casino development in their area. Part of the reason is that a high-rise hotel and…
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Pai Gow Poker Progressive Lands Massive Jackpot for Louisiana Man
Turning a $1 investment into a jackpot worth over $300,000 doesn’t happen often, but it did for a Louisiana man playing poker at a Mississippi casino. The man, identified only by his first name, Kenneth He was at the IP Casino Resort in Biloxi, playing Pai Gow Poker and won on a $1 progressive bet.…
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Online Gaming Attracting Younger Demographic Amid Record Participation
A major change is afoot in the gambling scene, where young players are flocking to online casinos in droves. Gone are the days when casino floors were the only places to try your luck. Now, with just a few clicks, you can dive into an expansive world of online casino games – anytime and anywhere.…
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Ohio Online Casino Bill Could Have First Hearing in November
A new bill that would allow Ohioans to bet real money on online casino games is on the verge of debate, but it looks like it will be an uphill battle to get lawmakers to talk about it. Senator Niraj Antani introduced SB 312 in the Ohio Legislature in September. The bill would legalize online…
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Caesars’ New Orleans Hotel & Casino Renovation Is Complete
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and this wisdom applies to the transformation of New Orleans’ only land-based casino. The extensive renovations are nearly complete, and the newly revamped Caesars Hotel and Casino is poised to welcome bettors to the bayou with a completely transformed look. Following a $435 million overhaul, the rebranded Caesars New…
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Pennsylvania Tops $500 Million in September Gaming Revenue
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $505.9 million in taxable gaming revenue for September on Thursday, a modest 6.2% year-over-year gain boosted by double-digit percentage gains from both internet casino gaming and sports betting. Taxable revenue for iGaming ticked 10.8% higher to $176.7 million as year-to-date adjusted gross operator winnings surpassed $1.5 billion. Revenue declined…
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New Jersey Internet Casino Revenue Hits Record $208 Million in September
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported a record $208.1 million in internet casino revenue for September on Thursday, continuing a year-long trend of double-digit growth for the gaming vertical. Overall casino revenue, when including Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar venues and sports wagering, totaled $558.3 million, a year-over-year increase of 7.1%. The overall percentage increase…
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Lucky Pai Gow Poker Player Turns $1 Into Massive Jackpot
Where do people who live in Las Vegas go looking for jackpots? North Las Vegas, of course. The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, won nearly $188,000 playing Pai Gow Progressive at the Cannery Casino. They placed a $1 bet on the progressive jackpot, a $10 bet on the regular game and an extra $3…
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New York Mobile Sportsbooks Held to $21 Million in Weekly Revenue
New York‘s nine mobile sportsbooks had their worst week since the Super Bowl as bettors rode NFL favorites in limiting operators to $20.6 million in revenue for the week ending Oct. 13 according to figures released Friday by the state’s gaming commission. It was the lightest revenue haul for the group since being held to…
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Court Clears Way for Diamond to Rebrand RSNs as FanDuel Sports Network
On Friday morning, a bankruptcy court judge cleared the way for 16 of Diamond Sports Group’s regional sports networks (RSNs) — previously known as Bally Sports — to be rebranded as FanDuel Sports Network. The name change will officially take effect on Oct. 21, slapping the FanDuel moniker on RSNs in such markets as Detroit,…
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Slots and Table Games Propel Virginia Casinos to New Revenue Heights in September
When talking about revenue, Virginia casinos continue to put up big numbers. The latest report from The Virginia Lottery shows that the state’s three casinos combined for almost $57 million in adjusted gaming revenue in September, resulting in a 9% increase from the nearly $52 million collected in the same month last year. A lot…
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Illinois Sports Betting Handle Surges to $878 Million for August
The Illinois Gaming Board reported nearly $878 million in traditional sports betting handle for August on Friday as sportsbooks in the Land of Lincoln had a middling performance. The completed events handle was $865.2 million, with the difference likely represented by college and NFL futures wagering. Traditional handle was up nearly 30% compared to August…
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BetMGM Casino Player Turns 40 Cents Into $532,969 Jackpot
Talk about an outstanding investment. With some loose change in his pocket, a man made a bet of just 40 cents and walked away with more than $500,000. That’s exactly what happened to one lucky BetMGM Casino player in West Virginia. With just a single spin on the Bison Fury game, he hit an astounding…
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Michigan Sportsbooks Roll Public for $59 Million in September Revenue
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported $59.2 million in overall gross sports betting revenue for September, the second-highest total in state history as operators combined for a lofty 11.3% hold. The state agency released online wagering figures Thursday, while retail numbers had been released earlier. The revenue total trails only the $65.9 million claimed last…
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Q&A With the AGA’s Chris Cylke: Sports Betting at a Crossroads in 2024
While more than six years have passed since the Supreme Court’s historic PASPA decision, the U.S. sports betting industry has hit a crossroads in 2024. The NBA’s expulsion of Jontay Porter for match manipulation marked the first time a U.S. pro league handed a player a lifetime ban for gambling since PASPA was repealed. At…
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The Venetian Joins Las Vegas’ Growing Casino Food Hall Movement
Heading to Vegas used to be all about striking it big, and when the conversation turned to food, buffets were the highlight. But that’s no longer the case. Food halls are now trending on the Vegas Strip and show no signs of disappearing anytime soon. The latest food hall will open at The Venetian Resort,…
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Louisiana Sportsbooks Ride Parlay Success to 15.7% Hold in September
The beatings shall continue until parlay wagering improves. The Louisiana State Police reported $35.1 million in gross sports betting revenue from parlays Thursday, part of a spectacular September for sportsbooks as they reaped $55.2 million overall. In the nearly three years Louisiana has conducted commercial wagering, it has been a relative safe haven for sportsbooks.…
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Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Win Big, Spend Big in September
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $95.8 million in gross sports betting revenue for September on Thursday as the state’s 10 mobile operators aggressively sought business through promotional play. The $42.3 million in credits and bonuses shelled out was an all-time monthly high in nearly six years of wagering in the Keystone State and 43.4%…
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New Jersey Sportsbooks Post $119 Million Revenue Haul for September
New Jersey sportsbooks shook off a double-digit percentage decline in handle and claimed $119.6 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for September, according to figures released by the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement on Thursday. The September haul trails only the $170.8 million reported to kick off the year in January, and it was…
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Bally Bet Officially in 10 States Now After Tennessee Launch
Bally’s Interactive announced Thursday that its mobile sports wagering app Bally Bet has launched in Tennessee, the 10th state where it is conducting digital sports betting. It is the third state where Bally Bet has recently expanded, following July launches in both Massachusetts and Maryland. Bally’s also currently conducts online sports betting in Arizona, Colorado,…
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5 Halloween-Themed Slot Machines to Try During Spooky Season
Who doesn’t love a good scare? If you’re one of us who do, then this time of year is for you. Halloween not only decorates our neighborhoods and stores, but fright night also extends to casinos around the country. Whether you’re exploring a casino or browsing online games, you’ll likely encounter slot machines with themes…
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New Research Challenges Prior iGaming Impact Study in New Jersey
There’s a war of words, and of studies, surrounding the economic impact legalized iGaming has on New Jersey’s economy. The leading trade group for online gaming in the United States, iDEA Growth, shared research that challenges the National Economic Research Associates’ (NERA) conclusions about how legalized online gaming affects The Garden State financially. iDEA Growth…
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DraftKings Casino Launches Electric Poker in Pennsylvania
Move over Michigan. Pennsylvania is now one of the states where you can play DraftKings Electric Poker. The online gaming operator announced this week that anyone who is a member of the DraftKings Casino in Pennsylvania is now eligible to play this fast-paced, tournament-style poker game. “Electric Poker is one of many innovative games on…
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NBA Load Management Presents Challenges for Oddsmakers
Nick Nurse certainly knows what it takes to coach in the NBA’s load management era. Prior to the 2018-2019 NBA campaign, the Toronto Raptors, then led by Nurse, traded franchise cornerstone DeMar DeRozan, starting center Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick that would become Keldon Johnson to the Spurs for one year of Kawhi Leonard,…
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New York Tops $2 Billion Handle, $200 Million Sportsbook Revenue in September
New York‘s sportsbooks had one of the busiest and best months of the post-PASPA era of sports wagering in the United States, surpassing $2 billion in handle and eclipsing $200 million in sports betting revenue for September, according to figures released Wednesday by the state’s Gaming Commission. It was the fourth time monthly wagering eclipsed…
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Caesars Palace Guest Wins $216,000 Poker Jackpot
Imagine leaving home for a much-needed vacation, and then returning home almost a quarter-of-a-million dollars richer. That’s what happened when a guest at Caesars Palace decided to play some cards while she was there. She hit the jackpot, winning over $200,000 while playing Crazy 4 Poker. The casino provided this picture of her after she…
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Record Jackpot Hit On Whitney Houston Slot Machine in Arkansas
There’s a gambler in Arkansas who’s probably singing “I Will Always Love You” to one particular slot machine. It’s a Whitney Houston-themed machine on which this unidentified person from Hot Springs won more than $900,000 at the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff. Not only will that massive amount of money change the life of…
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Two Las Vegas Casinos Shift Policy to Let Dealers Keep Personal Tips
Some dealers in Las Vegas are screaming “Everybody out of the pool,” today. That’s because a policy change is allowing dealers at two downtown casinos to keep their own tips, instead of pooling them with the other dealers. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel and Four Queens Hotel and Casino…
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NBA Commish Silver Has No Regrets Over Landmark Op-Ed in Support of Sports Betting
Ten years after penning a landmark New York Times op-ed in which he called for the legalization and regulation of sports betting in the United States, NBA commissioner Adam Silver told the Associated Press that, despite the recent scandal involving former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, he does not regret what he wrote a decade…
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Two New Mississippi Casinos Proposed Just Blocks Apart in Biloxi
Developers have long fought to build a new casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Now, they’re doubling down by attempting to construct two casinos just a few blocks apart in The Playground of the South. Two casino properties, Biloxi Capital and Tullis Garden, are seeking site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Tullis Garden Hotel and Casino…
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July a Bumper Month for U.S. Sportsbooks as Arizona Piles on $42 Million
The Arizona Department of Gaming reported $42.5 million in gross sports betting revenue in July before any deductions were taken, completing a sizzling summer month across the country for sportsbooks. Revenue in the Grand Canyon State was up 20.3% from last July, lagging behind the 26.9% rise in handle to $410.1 million. Arizona did outperform…
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G2E Product Reviews: Sportsbooks Focus on Personalization to Maximize SGP Hold
If you take a stroll through the expansive show floor at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), there is a decent chance that you may be captivated at the latest offerings about to hit the market. In recent years, leading gambling companies have used G2E to roll out new products on facial recognition, artificial intelligence and…
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Massachusetts Sportsbooks Pot Record $75 Million in September Revenue
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported a record $75.4 million in gross sports betting revenue for September on Tuesday as handle reached an all-time monthly high of $678.7 million. The early fall figures also allowed Massachusetts to become the 13th state to reach a $10 billion handle in the post-PASPA era, hitting the benchmark in essentially…
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Bristol Hard Rock Casino Will Open in November
He’s got a song called “Pour Me a Drink,” and they’ll probably be doing plenty of that when Blake Shelton helps swing open the doors at the new permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol on November 14. The 620,000-square-foot casino resort is worth roughly $515 million and will feature nearly 1,500 slot machines, over…
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Football Trip Turns Into $600,000 Jackpot Win for Montana Man
A Montana man saw a big win hours before his team even played. A man identified only as Eric H. from Sheridan, Montana was on a trip to Las Vegas to watch a football game when he decided to play a little High Card Flush Poker at Caesars Palace. After playing for about an hour,…
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Norfolk Waterfront Casino Finally Gets Green Light From City Council
Construction on a long-awaited waterfront casino in Norfolk, Virginia, can finally begin after the city council approved the final development certificate, ending years of delays. The new casino project is a partnership between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Boyd Gaming, which now has the green light to start building. This is the third version of…
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Kambi Strikes Deal to Provide Odds Feed+ to Hard Rock Bet
Kambi announced it has reached an agreement with Hard Rock to provide its Odds Feed+ to the Florida-based casino’s mobile sportsbooks in the eight states where it conducts wagering. The deal, which will take effect in the coming months, will see Kambi’s Odds Feed+ provide pre-game and in-game betting odds for Hard Rock Bet. Kambi…
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Man Thought $800,000 Progressive Jackpot Win Was a Mistake
People head to the casino dreaming of hitting it big. They may try slots, or their favorite table game, waiting for their moment to arrive. A man, identified only by the name of Joshua, was lucky enough to win a massive jackpot while playing Blackjack at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina. Josh won…
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Slot Machine Jackpots Pay Out Nearly $64,000 in 48 Hours
This proves you don’t have to be a pirate to find a treasure. A woman, identified only as Matilde, hit for nearly $47,000 on a Quick Hit Triple Blazing 7’s Wild Jackpot slot machine at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. There’s even an image of the winning machine on the casino’s Instagram page. When the…
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Pennsylvania Poised to Join Multi-State Online Poker Compact
There’s great news for online poker players in The Keystone State: It appears Pennsylvania is ready to enter the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). According to multiple reports, Governor Josh Shapiro is all for having the state join and negotiations are underway. The Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, or MSIGA, is an agreement between states for…
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LexisNexis-Radar Partnership Bolsters Gaming Bona Fides for Both
LexisNexis is a company that’s instantly recognizable to journalists and lawyers who’ve used its database to look up obscure articles and cases, among other pieces of otherwise tediously located information. Likewise, for the past eight years, Radar has become a significant player in the general geolocation space, keeping track of customers’ whereabouts for the likes…
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Texas Couple Wins Nearly $105,000 Casino Jackpot
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas. But the lights are bright and the jackpots big on the Las Vegas Strip, as a Texas couple recently found out. The couple, identified only as Jennifer and William, is from Wylie, Texas. They won nearly $105,000 on a slot machine…
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New York Casino Funds Fast-Tracked to Support Key Cities
Three Western New York cities—Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Salamanca—are on the verge of getting some much-needed financial relief that will come from the Seneca Nation casinos. Since December, the three cities haven’t received money from revenue sharing with the state because the gaming compact expired. Both sides agreed to extend the compact terms every three…
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Iowa Sportsbooks Set September Revenue Record With $27.5 Million
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported a record $27.5 million in sports betting revenue for September on Friday as DraftKings set all-time state highs for handle and revenue. Operators across the Hawkeye State combined for a 10.1% hold against $270.8 million handle as they bettered the previous record for revenue set at last December…
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Appeals Court Reopens Alabama Casino Lawsuit
The legal dispute over sacred land, now the site of an Alabama casino, is returning to the courtroom. A federal appeals court has reopened a lawsuit by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation from Oklahoma against the construction of a casino by another tribe on land they consider historic and sacred. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of…
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ESPN BET Does $9.1 Million Handle in First Full Week in New York
Da da da, da da dud. ESPN BET generated only $9.1 million handle in its first full week as a mobile operator in New York, according to figures released by the state’s gaming commission, highlighting just how much of a challenge the PENN Entertainment-owned sportsbook faces in gaining share in the largest market in the…
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First-Time Poker Player Wins Celebrity Tournament
This is the epitome of beginner’s luck. Lena Ayad had never played poker before taking part in the Celebrity Poker Tour H3 Game Night at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Despite her inexperience, she won the event and took home $5,000. Lena outplayed the H3 crew, including co-hosts Ethan Klein and Hila Klein, and eventually…
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2024 G2E Review: Responsible Gambling Takes Center Stage in Wake of Betting Scandals
Each fall, leading gambling executives, regulators and other major stakeholders congregate in Las Vegas for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), one of the most prominent events on the annual conference circuit. Since the 2018 PASPA decision, top sportsbook CEOs have used G2E as a forum to promote recent innovations and discuss pertinent industry events. But…
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Indiana Sportsbooks Roll to $53 Million in September Revenue
The Indiana Gaming Commission reported $53 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for September on Friday, continuing a nationwide rout of the public for the month. It was the second-highest total in 61 months of wagering in the Hoosier State, trailing only the $53.5 million generated in January, and that ranking came despite $2.3…
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Study Finds Popularity of Social Casinos Growing Amid Murky Regulations
A new report analyzes the social casino industry, focusing on its trends, challenges, and future directions. Social casino games are unlike traditional online casinos, which require payment and regulation. They fall into a new subcategory within the iGaming industry. But as the report points out, although their popularity is growing, there is still some ground…
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Casino Detour Results in Surprise $2 Million Jackpot in Michigan
It’s rare to skip a trip to the casino and still come out a winner, but that’s exactly what happened to a South Carolina man. Michael Buckner, who lives in South Carolina but works in Escanaba, Michigan, recently defied the odds in an unexpected way, according to a Michigan Lottery press release. “I was on…
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Tennessee Posts Record $520 Million Sports Betting Handle for September
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council reported a record $520.8 million sports betting handle for September on Thursday, the second time in state history it surpassed one-half billion in wagers. The previous record in the all-digital state was $515.5 million set last November. The Volunteer State saw its flagship college football team post two wins over…
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Study Predicts New Indiana Casino Could Add Over $80 Million in Tax Revenue
A new study finds that moving a casino to a small Indiana town could have a big economic impact on the area. The economic impact report reveals that a proposed casino in New Haven, Indiana, near Fort Wayne, could generate more than $80 million in annual tax revenue and create more than 2,400 new jobs.…
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Significant Amount of Online Abuse Directed at NCAA Athletes Involves Betting
Female student-athletes and college basketball players of all genders are subjected to the most abuse online, according to a new study commissioned by the NCAA — with a significant amount of the harassment related to sports betting. Twelve percent of all student-athlete abuse on social media detected by the online security firm Signify’s AI algorithm…
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Kansas Sportsbooks Set Record with $34 Million in September Revenue
The Kansas Lottery reported a record $34.1 million in gross sports betting revenue for September on Thursday as all six mobile sportsbooks posted double-digit holds in routing the betting public. The revenue haul topped the previous record of $30.9 million set last December, and the 13.69% hold statewide trailed only the 13.71% win rate in…
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Man Turns $3 Into Nearly $117,000 at California Casino
A guest at Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, California, recently struck it rich, winning a jackpot of nearly $117,000 with just a $3 bet on the Dollar Storm slot machine. When he added it all up, the guest took home a staggering $116,961.10. Tachi Palace Casino Resort posted a picture of him on its…
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Maryland Sportsbooks Reap $50 Million in September Parlay Revenue
Maryland sportsbooks combined for an eye-watering 25.2% hold on parlay wagers in September, according to the state’s lottery and gaming agency, resulting in $50.3 million in gross sports betting revenue. The overall haul for operators reported Thursday was $65.4 million, the third-highest total in 34 months of wagering in the Old Line State. That was…
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DraftKings Experiences Hours-Long Outage for Undisclosed Reason
DraftKings was in an outage for roughly four hours and counting on Thursday for an undisclosed reason. Users were unable to place wagers or examine odds throughout the site from the morning up until about 2 p.m. ET. A DraftKings spokesperson told the Action Network he was investigating the matter but had no additional updates.…
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Queens’ $8 Billion Casino Project May Not Be Dead Yet
It’s a bold move to get a casino open in The Big Apple, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul is going all in. According to a report in the New York Post, Gov. Hochul intends to help Mets owner Steve Cohen, a significant Democratic donor, in securing one of three coveted downstate casino licenses. Gov.…
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U.S. Post-PASPA Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $400 Billion
The total known sports betting handle in the United States in the post-PASPA era surpassed $400 billion Thursday when Maryland and Kansas reported a combined $781.7 million worth of accepted wagers for September. The 34 states with commercial sports betting and known figures available reached the benchmark in six-plus years since New Jersey and Delaware…
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Tropicana Implosion Provides One Last Show for Las Vegas Visitors
Workers demolished the iconic Tropicana casino early Wednesday morning to make room for a planned $1.5 billion stadium for the Oakland Athletics, who are planning to move to Las Vegas in 2028. At 2:30 a.m., in true Vegas fashion, people celebrated the implosion with a drone and fireworks display. INSANE! Tropicana Implosion was Incredible to…
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Las Vegas Gambler Hits Large Progressive Jackpot on $1 Bet
A Las Vegas local is now a living legend in Sin City. The man, identified only by his first name, Richard, decided to play Face Up Pai Gow Poker on a visit to the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. He placed a $1 bet for the progressive jackpot and an extra $7 for a bonus side…
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YouTube Star Hits Jackpot After Fleeing Hurricane Milton
YouTube celebrity Jason Jensen escaped the storm in Florida and struck it rich in Biloxi. Like many others avoiding Hurricane Milton, Jensen decided to head west. He picked the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi as his refuge, and his choice paid off. Not only is he safe, but he also lined his pockets.…
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North Carolina Sportsbooks Pound Public for $70 Million in September
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission reported $70.1 million in gross sports betting revenue for September on Wednesday as operators notched their sixth double-digit hold in seven months of wagering in the Tar Heel State. September’s hold of 12.2% against the $575.4 million handle was up nearly 3.1 percentage points from August and marked the…
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Kansas Casino Workers Want Smoking Ban
Kansas casino workers are banding together to clear the air. They want smoking banned in all state-owned casinos. They say second-hand smoke poses a danger to their health. “I’d say 10 or 11 a.m., that’s when it starts getting busier and more smokers come in and you get people smoking cigars that you can’t get…
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Players Celebrate Three Epic Casino Jackpot Wins in Pittsburgh
What a week it has been for Live! Casino Pittsburgh. People are still talking about three incredible casino jackpot wins that shook the casino: one player claimed a massive payout, a lucky lady transformed pocket change into a fortune, and a couple hit two jackpots within two minutes. Let’s start with the life-changing sum of…
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Hard Rock Casino Rockford Debuts With $13.7 Million in Revenue
The “headliner” was worth the wait in Rockford, as Hard Rock‘s new casino in northern Illinois generated $13.7 million in adjusted gross revenue in its first full month, according to September figures released by the state’s gaming board Tuesday. Hard Rock opened Aug. 29, having previously operated a temporary casino called the “Opening Act” since…
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Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters Will Use Roulette Wheel as Face Off Dot
The Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters of the ECHL are pulling out all of the stops for their inaugural season in Big Blue. The team is transforming the face off dots at each end of the ice at the Tahoe Blue Event Center into roulette wheels. They posted a video of the paint going down on…
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Kentucky Lawsuit Seeks to Recover Gambling Losses from Gray Machines
A nonprofit organization has filed a lawsuit against companies associated with cash payout games that have become increasingly common in Kentucky stores in recent years. The lawsuit relies on a 1798 law that allows third parties to recover money lost in illegal gambling. This law helped Kentucky win a $300 million judgment against an online…
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Las Vegas Officials Bet On A’s To Bring World Series To Sin City With Tropicana Implosion Complete
The Tropicana crashed to the ground in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, paving the way for Las Vegas’ first Major League Baseball team to begin construction on a climate-controlled $1.5 billion dollar stadium. Known as a haven for mob activity, The Trop was built in 1957 for $15 million, then setting a record for…