Business
October 1, 2021
Churchill Downs Plans to Open a Gaming Venue in Louisville, KY
The owner of the Churchill Downs racetrack announced on Thursday that it is planning to make a move in downtown Kentucky by opening a new casino-style venue. Churchill Downs is well-known as the home of arguably the most popular horse racing event in the US – the Kentucky Derby. 500 Historical Horse Racing Machines will […]
Industry
October 1, 2021
Las Vegas Strip Traffic Leads to Higher GGR in August for Nevada
August was another good month for casinos and other gaming properties in Nevada. For the sixth consecutive month, the market collectively reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of more than $1 billion, helping the Silver State continue to rebuild following the COVID-19 disaster. The Strip provided much of the boost, as entertainment venues came back to […]
Industry
October 1, 2021
Legalized Sports Betting Not in Massachusetts’ “Bandwidth”
Massachusetts sports bettors will have to continue to travel across state lines – almost in any direction – or use offshore alternatives to place their bets. With the exception of Vermont, all of the state’s neighbors have legalized sports betting, but Massachusetts lawmakers continue to drag their feet on the topic. Although the House has […]
Business
September 30, 2021
Fubo Gaming Signs with Paysafe to Power Fubo Sportsbook Payments
Leading payments platform provider Paysafe announced today a new partnership in the sports betting space after Fubo Gaming, a subsidiary of sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV, became the latest sportsbook operator to hire its services. Reliable Payments Partner Chicago-based Fubo Gaming will utilize the full suite of traditional and alternative payments offered by Paysafe […]
Casino
September 30, 2021
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Adds New Options as it Eyes Sports Betting
Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino is the latest gambling facility that is getting ready for the highly anticipated launch of sports betting in Maryland. On Wednesday, the South Baltimore Casino announced that the first floor of the building will be converted into a next-level entertainment environment and that it will combine a sportsbook branded by the recently-launched […]
Industry
September 30, 2021
Playtech Teams up with Unibet for New Jersey Software Delivery
As Playtech refocuses its efforts on its B2B and B2C gaming divisions and divests from its financial arm, Finalto, the company has managed to strike a new partnership with Kindred Group’s Unibet Interactive. The partnership covers the US market and focuses on multiple jurisdictions within the country. Unibet Set to Benefit from Extensive Playtech Expertise […]
Poker
September 30, 2021
2021 WSOP Launches Today, 88 Gold Bracelets up for Grabs
The 2021 World Series of Poker launches today and will run through November 23. This year, the series features a total of 88 gold bracelet events. The events will be held while following strict health and safety regulations and visitors will be required to provide proof of vaccination. The World Series of Poker Returns Today […]
Casino
September 30, 2021
Internet Vikings to Help PlayStar Launch in New Jersey
Global hosting provider Internet Vikings has minted a new multi-year partnership with PlayStar Casino for the United States and a particular focus on the New Jersey market. The casino is pending launch in the Garden State in the first quarter of 2022 subject to final approvals. Commenting on this partnership, PlayStar chief business development officer […]
Industry
September 30, 2021
NJ Residents Oppose College Sports Betting, Stockton University Poll Shows
In a new poll that was released by Stockton University yesterday, 45% of the voters in New Jersey are actually against a constitutional amendment through which betting on college sports events that take place in the state would be allowed. On the other side, 40% of the people support this amendment, while 14% stated that […]
Sports
September 30, 2021
The Chicago Bears Closer to Relocation, Sportsbook Launch
When football fans think of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field instantly comes to mind. The team has called the stadium its home for more than five decades, but the property is almost twice that old. Rumors of a possible relocation of the team have been circulating with much more sincerity recently and it now seems […]