Legal
January 10, 2022
Florida Supreme Court Might Decide Fate of State’s Casino Industry
Florida lawmakers are having a difficult time. They want to expand the state’s casino market but get blocked at almost every turn. The state’s attorney general now wants the Florida Supreme Court to review a measure that could ultimately lead to new casinos in North Florida. It would allow for a ballot measure to appear […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
New Jersey Gambling Tax Questions Still Have an Unclear Future
New Jersey legislators are looking at a bill that would shift some sports betting taxes to Atlantic City from a state agency for property tax relief. Last month, Senator Troy Singleton introduced a bill that would redirect the 1.25% gambling tax currently paid to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to the city. The change […]
Slots
January 6, 2022
iSoftBet Invites Players to Fish for Riches in New Release Crabbin’ Crazy
iSoftBet has recently released a new fishing-themed game called Crabbin’ Crazy. The game was inspired by Deadliest Catch, a popular TV series dedicated to fishing fans. The leading online casino games supplier decided to release a game that would primarily address light-hearted players who love to fish for riches. The cool theme and graphics, bonus […]
Casino
January 6, 2022
Ezugi Grows in the UK, Secures Certificates by the Gambling Commission
Evolution’s Ezugi announced on Thursday that it received studio and security certificates from the UK Gambling Commission for 11 of its games. As a result, the highly-popular games are now fully certified and ready to launch in the UK market. 11 Ezugi Games Are Now Fully Certified from the GC in the UK The GC […]
Casino
January 6, 2022
MGM Resorts Revamped Loyalty Offers Better Earning and Redeeming Options
A new loyalty program is going to roll out at MGM Resorts International this February, with the revamped initiative allowing consumers to benefit from various perks at any of the operator’s 20 leading destinations in the United States. Expanding the Scale and Benefits of the Rewards Program The company is effectively merging the non-gaming and […]
Casino
January 6, 2022
PointsBet Launches Live Casino Content for New Jersey Customers
Premier global online gaming operator PointsBet announced on Wednesday that it launched live gaming content for customers in New Jersey. Thanks to a partnership with Evolution, customers in New Jersey can now enjoy live gaming titles on the PointsBet online casino app and via its online casino desktop website. PointsBet Introduces Live Casino Games in […]
Business
January 6, 2022
Golden Nugget Owner Wants $5.5 Billion to Help Refinance Existing Debt
Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Golden Nugget brand, has launched a $5.6-billion refinance exercise of his casino and restaurant business. It comes just one month after the company dropped plans to merge with a blank-check entity. Big Money for Big Stakes Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Inc. approached the leveraged loan market and junk bond markets […]
Legal
January 6, 2022
Full House Backs Off Lawsuit Against the Indiana Gaming Commission
Full House Resorts wasn’t happy with the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) last month. The gaming regulator chose Churchill Downs as the operator of a casino in Vigo County, leading Full House to sue the commission. Cooler heads prevail, though, and Full House has decided not to move forward with its lawsuit. Full House Throws in […]
Business
January 6, 2022
MGM Shuffles Around Casino Leaders in a Game of Musical Chairs
Travis Lunn was named Wednesday the new president for Atlantic City’s Borgata, per an announcement by the casino’s owner, MGM Resorts International. At the same time, Brandon Dardeau was promoted to take over Lunn’s former position of president and chief operating officer (COO) of southeast operations for MGM. Borgata Gets a New Boss In Lunn’s […]
Casino
January 6, 2022
Boyd Gaming Moves Its Treasure Chest Riverboat Casino to Dry Land
Boyd Gaming Corporation plans to create a new Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner, LA. A press release issued by the gaming operator following a January 5 press conference stated that the company intends to replace the existing riverboat casino with a “state-of-the-art, ground-based gaming facility.” The new casino is expected to open for business in […]