Legal
November 25, 2021
DOJ Sued by IGT Over Lack of Wire Act Response
The US Department of Justice is being sued by IGT as it seeks affirmation that it can’t be charged with violating the Federal Wire Act. The lottery provider is asking for declaratory relief that the law, which was brought in 1961 and, depending on the week, applies to interstate gambling, won’t be applied to its […]
Casino
November 25, 2021
Facebook Named in Amended Complaint over Social Casino Apps
Facebook continues to face legal headwinds from disgruntled consumers who have taken an issue with the company’s policy on social casino apps. The lawsuit filed with the Court of Northern District of California San Jose Division alleges that the company participated in an “illegal gambling conspiracy,” Law Street reported. Social Apps Again Targeted on Facebook […]
Casino
November 25, 2021
Man Who Spent GoFundMe Money on Gambling Enters Guilty Plea to Feds
A 42-year-old man from New Jersey who invented a heart-wrenching story to raise funds online in 2017 pleaded guilty in front of the U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman in Camden on Monday. Investigators named the man, Mark D’Amico, to be the mastermind behind the scam. Together with then-girlfriend Katelyn McClure and homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt […]
Casino
November 25, 2021
Former UFC Fighter Now Persona Non-Grata at Casino for Lewd Act
According to the Las Vegas Sun, Anthony Rocco Martin (17-6), a former UFC fighter, was arrested in Las Vegas on Saturday after allegedly urinating at a casino floor, and then punching a security staff member who responded. Save it For the Ring Caesar’s Palace patrons witnessed the incident around 12:45 AM on Saturday. Police arrived […]
Industry
November 25, 2021
Online Sports Betting May Arrive in New York Sooner Than Expected
New York has already seen retail sports betting at its upstate casinos. However, online wagering is yet to be legalized. Some residents have moved to Connecticut and New Jersey to access their sportsbooks. That could be changing sooner than previously expected. New York Moves Closer to Online Sports Betting New York has completed another item […]
Business
November 24, 2021
IGT Set to Launch Wheel of Fortune Linked Progressive Jackpot
Manufacturer of casino equipment and supplier of online gaming content International Game Technology (IGT) announced the first-ever omnichannel Wheel of Fortune linked progressive across land-based, mobile and online will be unveiled at the SBC Summit North America 2021. Link Jackpots across Land-Based, Mobile and Online The Wheel of Fortune linked progressive will be part of […]
Business
November 24, 2021
Betfred Betting Kiosks Now Open at We-Ko-Pa Casino in Arizona
Betfred Sports announced today its partnership with the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resorts in Arizona saw the introduction of self-service sports betting kiosks at the property operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Available at the Casino Floor and Sports Bar The We-Ko-Pa Casino is now featuring eight self-service sports betting kiosks that allow players to wager […]
Casino
November 24, 2021
Experts See Skill-Based Slots as Industry’s Future
Slot machines have been around since the 1900s’ and their popularity around the globe is synonymous with casinos. While some casinos offer table games as well, other venues feature slots only. Since the invention of the first mechanical slots, the popularity of the machine has been growing at an unstoppable rate. Slot Machines Continue to […]
Legal
November 24, 2021
Appellate Court Revives Lawsuit Against Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts
A sexual harassment lawsuit that was filed against the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn, and the company itself by nine women will go forward after a decision made by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday. In the original ruling, the suit was dismissed in July 2020 by James Mahan, […]
Business
November 24, 2021
FansUnite Spearheads Into the US Market With American Affiliate Acquisition
Canadian betting-oriented sports and entertainment company FansUnite will spearhead into the US market through the strategic acquisition deal of the sports betting tech provider American Affiliate. The deal will see FansUnite pay American Affiliate about $58.2 million. Out of that total sum, $13.5 million will be paid in cash, $41.7 million in FansUnite shares and […]