Industry
October 25, 2021
New York Mobile Sports Betting Operators May Work With a 64% Tax Rate
Mobile sports betting operators’ deadline to amend their proposed tax contribution expires today at 5 PM as told by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The Commission also confirmed that a GGR rate of up to 64% could apply to applicants. The Highest Tax Rate Has Been Selected, According to the Commission The NYSGC’s […]
Sports
October 25, 2021
Caesars Adds App ahead of Louisiana Betting Launch
Caesars Entertainment is preparing for a full-scale launch in Louisiana which is expected to get underway with an official go-ahead for interactive wagering on November 1. To give itself time to reach customers and position its product, the company’s best-in-class app has launched on the market ahead of schedule, with consumers able to download, register, […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
GeoComply: Connecticut Betting Fueled by NY in Week One
With Connecticut launching online casinos and sports betting last Tuesday, the first trickles of big data are already in. GeoComply, the company that helps operators in the US provide their services to players based in the same state, has offered a quick summation of the numbers in the first week of betting in the Constitution […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Caesars Adds ex-NGCB Sandra Douglass Morgan as Board Member
Caesars Entertainment has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan to the company’s Board of Directors effective November 7, 2021. Morgan’s appointment, while still subject to regulatory approvals, is an important addition to the company’s ranks of executives as she previously served as a chairwoman to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), making her intimately familiar with the […]
Esports
October 25, 2021
Esports Betting Gets an Official Go-ahead in Connecticut
Esports betting legislation just got another leg up in Connecticut with HB 6451 introducing legal sports gambling in the state last Tuesday, and acknowledging esports as an official “sporting event.” While the debate whether video gaming constitutes a form of athletic competition rages on, to Connecticut lawmakers the issue has been settled insofar as wagering […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Four Iowa Casinos Fined Over Underage Gambling Violations
Four casinos in Iowa are paying a hefty price for not playing by the rules. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has sent the gambling properties fines for violating the state’s age restrictions, with the quarter of casinos on the hook for a combined $130,000. One of the casinos received two fines and is […]
Legal
October 22, 2021
Connecticut: West Haven State Rep Allegedly Stole $600k, Faces Charges
Court documents released by the US Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut reveal that Michael DiMassa was employed for 12 years at the City of West Haven. DiMassa allegedly defrauded the City of West Haven of more than $600,000 which resulted in charges against him of wire fraud. Part of that sum was allegedly used for […]
Sports
October 22, 2021
Bally’s Inks First NHL Partnership, Teams up with Nashville Predators
Back on May 4, 1998, the Nashville Predators became the 27th team to join the National Hockey League (NHL). Since then, the popularity of the team has grown immensely and the franchise has seen significant success in recent seasons. Now, the Tennessee-based team inked a new partnership with the global casino-entertainment company Bally’s Corporation. Nashville […]
Sports
October 22, 2021
2021 US Grand Prix Odds and Picks: Verstappen Posted as Underdog
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are returning in the highly-contested F1 season that has both drivers gunning hard for a career title. While Verstappen had the upper hand in the first half of the season, Hamilton has been posting the more consistent performance of late and has been able to top the overall standings. Even […]
Sports
October 22, 2021
BKFC Fight Night Wichita David Rickels vs Julian Lane: Odds and Picks
With another BKFC Fight Night Wichita on the cards for Saturday, there will be a lot of great bouts to look forward to this weekend whether you are an MMA or boxing fan. The event between Julian Lane and David Rickels is billed as the main fight of the night. BKFC Fight Night Wichita itself […]
