Casino
October 19, 2021
A New Proposal Calls for an Indoor Smoking Ban at Navajo Casinos
In light of the ongoing pandemic across the US, smoke-free casino floors have been a hot topic. While anti-smoking organizations have urged casinos to ban smoking for decades, now, it seems that they may finally have a chance to achieve that. With that in mind, a new proposal calls for a ban on smoking within […]
Business
October 19, 2021
DraftKings Expands Partnership with Filotimo Casino in NH
DraftKings entered New Hampshire back in 2019, and the company currently operates two retail venues in collaboration with Filotimo Casino. Now, the partnership between Filotimo Casino and DraftKings expanded, thanks to a new venue opening doors in Dover. Filotimo Casino Opens Third Location in New Hampshire DraftKings, the sports betting and daily fantasy leader, announced […]
Business
October 19, 2021
New Jersey Tops $1 Billion in Sports Betting Handle in September
New Jersey has finally broken the ten-figure barrier, as its September sports betting handle topped $1 billion. According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the total of $1.01 billion handle represents close to a 50.6% increase of August’s handle. Most of the Handle Came from Online Sports Betting New Jersey’s handle is the […]
Sports
October 19, 2021
Sportsbooks Lose Enthusiasm for NFL Ad Purchases
When the NFL season got underway a month and a half ago, deep-pocketed sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings eagerly began buying airtime to advertise their services during games. The relationship has weakened recently, however, with the books taking a huge step back in how much they’re willing to spend. FanDuel still leads, but it seems […]
Sports
October 19, 2021
GridRival Adds $3M in Funding to Serve Motorsports Fans
Upcoming motorsports sports betting startup GridRival has concluded a fresh seed round to the tune of $3 million led by KB Partners, a sports-tech fund. The move elicited support from distinguished sports betting investors and organizations, to name ESPT Ventures and Sharp Alpha Advisors along with Benjie Cherniak and Lloyd Danzig. GridRival is confident that […]
Business
October 19, 2021
Disney Could Be Looking at Spinning Off ESPN
Disney has been one of the key opponents of legalizing sports betting in states like Florida, arguing that the Sunshine State is a place for family and friends. Over the years, not even Disney has been able to resist the pull of interactive wagering that washed over the US and has so far had over […]
Business
October 18, 2021
Online, Mobile and Retail Sports Betting Coming to Red Rock Resorts
Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of Station Casinos, is about to receive a massive upgrade to its services, as GAN agreed to provide this operator with mobile, retail and online sports betting services. All of its casinos across Nevada will be able to provide its customers with the said solutions. With this arrangement, the […]
Legal
October 18, 2021
US Supreme Court to Hear El Paso’s Tigua Indians Appeal
A nearly 30-year saga in Texas is approaching its end after the US Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of El Paso’s Tigua Indians against a 2019 Court of Appeals ruling. Granting Petition for Certiorari The long-running fight between the tribe and the state is among the few cases the US Supreme Court agrees […]
Sports
October 18, 2021
Dana White’s Contender Series Week 8: Odds, Picks Preview
The Dana White’s Contender Series wasn’t immediately welcomed but seven weeks of successful high-class MMA has earned the format its good name and reputation. Now, we are heading into the Contender Series Week 8 on Tuesday and with this, we are keen to explore the numerous fighters who will try to earn a place in […]
Industry
October 18, 2021
The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to Host Virtual Career Fair
During COVID-19, casinos around the world were shut down in order to prevent the virus from spreading. This meant hundreds of thousands of employees were left without employment, although some were able to still receive partial income from their employers. In many cases, especially in the US, unemployment pay was offered by federal and local […]