Casino
December 20, 2021
Atlantic County Is Likely to Sue New Jersey State Over Amendments to PILOT
As Atlantic City casinos are rebounding from the pandemic and getting a good grip, with some casinos even undergoing multi-million-dollar renovations, the state of New Jersey is making a push to sign a long-term tax agreement with the casinos that would slash their property tax liability in 2022. That is why Atlantic County officials are […]
Casino
December 20, 2021
Puerto Rico Adding Three New Casino Licenses before 2021 Ends
The territory of Puerto Rico is looking to add three new more casino licenses, bringing the total to 19 before 2021 is out. One licensee applicant has already received the go-ahead from the territory’s gaming commission. Expanding Puerto Rico’s Casino Gaming Capacity A trio of casinos is seeking to acquire gaming licenses in Puerto Rico, […]
Casino
December 20, 2021
Santa Fe Casino Shooting Leaves One Injured, but Could Have Been Worse
In 2018 and 2019, Las Vegas began to witness a disturbing uptick in crime. Area law enforcement teams stepped up patrols and training, hoping to prevent the area from reverting to the Wild West. It has worked more closely with casinos to ensure they are able to protect themselves better, as well. A shooting at […]
Business
December 20, 2021
Michigan Movie Theater Adds Sports Betting Lounge
Sports betting continues to become more commonplace around the US, and Emagine Entertainment wants to push it forward. The movie theater company is thinking outside the box and plans on opening a sports lounge at one of its Michigan venues. If it succeeds, the idea will likely be mirrored across the country, wherever legal. Sports […]
Industry
December 20, 2021
Full House Asks Indiana Court to Reject Churchill Downs’ Casino License
Someday, a casino regulator will be able to issue a license without the decision ending in a lawsuit. That day won’t be today, as Full House Resorts is now targeting the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). The casino operator is unhappy that it lost to Churchill Downs for a casino project in Vigo County last month […]
Industry
December 20, 2021
Alabama Lawmakers to Try Expanded Gambling Legislation Again in ’22
Alabama has repeatedly shown significant resistance to the idea of casino gambling; however, lawmakers aren’t giving up. The state’s next legislative session will see the introduction of new lottery and casino legislation. The goal is to get the measure before voters in November. However, the prospects for getting the measure in front of voters are […]
Business
December 17, 2021
Sportradar Granted Betting Licenses in Maryland and Wisconsin
Global sports technology company Sportradar announced today that its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, was granted gaming licenses in Maryland and Wisconsin. Securing New State Licenses Sportradar’s betting subsidiary received a Sports Wagering Contractor License in Maryland and a temporary permit in Wisconsin, a Gaming-Related Contractor Certificate, to expand its operations in two jurisdictions […]
Industry
December 17, 2021
New Jersey Sportsbooks Surpassed $1B in November Bets
New Jersey sports betting hit another month of more than $1 billion in wagers in November, the monthly report released by the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) showed. Total Wagers and Revenue November Sports betting operations in the Garden State generated $1.26 billion in total wagers to mark the third consecutive month of over […]
Sports
December 17, 2021
Bally’s Forges New Partnership with Major League Fishing
Bally’s Corporation announced a new deal with Major League Fishing earlier this week. Major League Fishing and Bally’s Ink New Agreement The leading US omni-channel provider of land-based gaming and interactive entertainment, Bally’s Corporation, inked a new groundbreaking deal with Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization. The deal was completed on Thursday […]
Industry
December 17, 2021
888sport Withdrawn in NJ Ahead of SI Sportsbook Launch
888sport, the sports betting brand of 888 Holdings, has been pulled out from New Jersey with immediate effect in anticipation of the launch of SI Sportsbook. 888sport Ceases NJ Operations The online sports betting product of Gibraltar-based 888 Holdings was taken off the New Jersey market after being operational for more than three years since […]