Industry
April 20, 2021
BetMGM Integrates GameSense to Improve Responsible Gaming
BetMGM announced in a press release today its online betting and iGaming platform will see the integration of GameSense, a responsible gaming program developed by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), to become the first online gaming firm in the US to utilize the program. Education and Informed Decisions Deployed since 2017 across US properties […]
Sports
April 20, 2021
DraftKings Named PFL’s Official Sportsbook & Daily Fantasy Partner
DraftKings and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) entered into a multi-year partnership under which the Boston-based gaming brand was designated the Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Partner of the league. “We are excited to further our relationship with the Professional Fighters League as their first official betting and daily fantasy partner.” Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business […]
Industry
April 20, 2021
Seminole Hard Rock Receives US Best Managed Company Award
Seminole Hard Rock has become the first privately owned gaming company to receive the US Best Managed Company award. Seminole Hard Rock Stands Out Despite Covid-19 The 2021 US Best Managed Company prize has been awarded to casino operator Seminole Hard Rock. This is the first time a privately owned gaming organization wins this recognition. […]
Sports
April 20, 2021
Tulalip Tribes Bring Sports Betting to Washington
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington have reached an agreement with the Washington State Gambling Commission, bringing to the state in-person sports wagering at the tribe’s casinos or online bets if players are physically present in the casinos. Washington and Tulalip Tribes Reach an Agreement The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached an agreement with the […]
Poker
April 20, 2021
WSOP Inks Deal with CBS Sports as Official TV Partner
Caesars Entertainment has chosen CBS Sports Network as an official TV partner for the WSOP Main Event. Poker Is Back on TV with CBS Sports Deal CBS Sports Network will be the exclusive partner for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) as part of a new deal with Caesars Entertainment, the company behind the most […]
Business
April 20, 2021
Betsson to Pay $6.5m and Buy 35% Stake in Strive Platform Ltd
Ahead of its planned launch in Colorado and the United States, Betsson Group has agreed to buy 35% of Strive Platform Limited’s shares. Betsson Buys Stake in Strive Platform to Bolster US Launch Betsson Group has struck a deal to acquire a 35% stake in Strive Platform Limited for $6.5 million. The deal will help […]
Legal
April 20, 2021
Massachusetts Fumbles the Ball with Sports Gambling Legislation
Massachusetts lawmakers need to be reminded of what happens when you fail to plan. There have been attempts over the past year to introduce legalized sports gambling, especially as revenue began to drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that energy and enthusiasm have subsided somewhat. Even though Massachusetts isn’t completely free from the clutches […]
Casino
April 20, 2021
Nevada’s Wendover Nugget Casino the Latest to Introduce Cashless Gambling
Maverick Gaming has become the latest casino operator to embrace digital payments at its venues. It has announced that it is introducing cashless payments to its slot machines at the Wendover Nugget in Nevada, following a trend that has gained popularity over the past year. The technology is provided by cashless gaming developer Marker Trax […]
Industry
April 20, 2021
AGA Urges Importance of Tackling Illegal Gambling Machines
Illegal gambling machines continue to proliferate in the United States despite more efforts going into regulating the gambling industry, AGA cautions. Gambling Machines without License Pose a Threat The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a new report looking into the threat of illegal and unregulated gambling machines that have continued to proliferate across the United States […]
Legal
April 20, 2021
Facebook Becomes the Latest to Be Sued over Social Casinos
Facebook is an illegal gaming operator. That’s the assertion of three individuals who have joined forces to sue the social media giant. They argue that the platform, by allowing social casino advertising and apps, is actively – and illegally – involved in the gambling industry and want accountability. This isn’t the first time that the […]