Business
November 16, 2021
Vegas Lit Games Could Be the Future of Sports Betting
As the number of US states that are legalizing gambling increases, Florida is on the way toward the same reality. According to a Florida Today report, Nigel Wheatstone has used that momentum to his advantage as he is opening Vegas Lit Games, a Brevard-based company, where novice gamblers can get familiar with the industry and […]
Business
November 16, 2021
Rhode Island Lottery Sees Significant Increase in Fiscal Year Profits
According to Monday’s statement from Rhode Island lawmakers, the Rhode Island Lottery brought in nearly $302 million for the state’s general funds for the fiscal year ending June 30. This is nearly $18 million more than the previous year. However, in the prior year, the state’s lottery revenues were more than $397 million. Rhode Island […]
Business
November 15, 2021
Online Casino PlayStar Appoints Gustav Vadenbring as CFO
Online casino brand PlayStar announced today its senior management team would have a new addition following the appointment of Gustav Vadenbring as the brand’s chief financial officer (CFO). ‘Major Coup’ The appointment of industry veteran Vadenbring to the online casino brand effective January 10, 2022, is coming during a period in which final preparations for […]
Poker
November 15, 2021
Scott Ball Wins WSOP’s Event #68, Collects Second Bracelet
Playing at the WSOP, Scott Ball from Carlsbad, California won his first bracelet back in October. Now, the poker pro collected a second bracelet as well as a hefty $390K prize. Scott Ball Wins the $1,111 Little One for One Drop Event Last Sunday, Ball won the WSOP Event #68 $1,111 Little One for One […]
Legal
November 15, 2021
Arkansas Restaurant Employee Killed After Winning at Casino
An employee at a restaurant in Arkansas is under scrutiny after being accused of shooting a co-worker after the victim won a prize at a casino located nearby. As the Gentry, Ark. Police Department reports, officers were called at La Huerta restaurant on Wednesday at 11:030 am. They investigated a victim being shot at the […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
UAW Member to Appear in Court in Case of $2M Embezzlement
Another hearing is set for today in the case of Timothy Edmunds, a Michigan local representative for United Auto Workers, who has been detained and charged with embezzling $2 million from the fund’s money. He is set to appear in court today as he is currently “temporarily detained,” which means that he may still be […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Woman Sues Supplier for Mistakenly Displaying $100K Jackpot
A Pennsylvania woman has taken it upon herself to undo what she considers an injustice in the case involving a malfunctioning online slot game in New Jersey. According to the plaintiff, she has been refused a $100,000 jackpot from an online slot game due to a “bug” in the system. However, the woman is not […]
Industry
November 15, 2021
Nebraska Set to Charge $1M for Casino Licenses
Nebraska is edging closer to introducing casinos at racetracks. During a hearing of the state Racing and Gaming Commission, a 67-page document containing the rules of a framework for legalizing casinos was introduced with up to six licensed tracks eligible to open casinos. This includes Lincoln, and while the rules are in their preliminary stage, […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Valley Forge Casino Adds Infrared Cameras to Catch Irresponsible Parents
While casinos cannot always be held accountable for their patrons’ behavior, this doesn’t mean they would not want to do the right thing anyway. Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort is one of those facilities that is taking matters into its own hands to deliver on a more responsible gambling experience even when adults fail to. The casino […]
Legal
November 15, 2021
New Jersey Lawmakers to Discuss New PILOT Program for Gaming Revenue
Monday’s New Jersey Senate Committee meeting will consider a bill to exclude iGaming and sports from the casino payment in lieu of tax calculations. The bill also seeks to reduce 2022 PILOT payments to $110 million. New Jersey Contemplates Gaming Taxes Sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, the Senate version (S4007) is similar to a […]