Sports
November 14, 2024
Louisiana Halts Ambitious Bill to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax to 51%
In Louisiana, lawmakers have put on hold a major bill that aimed to jack up the tax rate on online sports betting. Proposed 51% Tax Increase Paused as Rep. Wilder Seeks More Insights Rep. Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, put forward House Bill 22. This bill wanted to bump the tax rate from 15% to a […]
Casino
November 13, 2024
Tysons Casino Proponent to Introduce New Bill in January
Virginia lawmakers are considering a measure that could expand Northern Virginia’s commercial gaming industry. Expected to be filed in January, the bill would allow local voters to have their say on a potential new commercial casino in Tysons. Marsden Has Been Trying to Get a Casino Going for Years Championed by Virginia Senator Dave Marsden, […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Seneca Nation Presses for New Gaming Compact with New York State
J.C. Seneca, the newly elected president of the Seneca Nation of Indians, takes office at a pivotal time as the Nation seeks to renegotiate its gaming compact with New York State. Seneca winning more than 87% of the vote reflects the Nation’s growing discontent with Governor Kathy Hochul’s lack of motivation to address such concerns. […]
Casino
November 13, 2024
First-Time Hard Rock Bet Player Wins $137K Jackpot on a $0.80 Bet
Every gambler’s dream is to win a jackpot. Regardless if that’s from the lottery, online gambling, sports betting or slot machines, everyone dreams of seeing a flashing screen with the word jackpot on it. To the lucky few who are able to experience such a thrill, they always remember their good fortune. This is exactly […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Texas Casino Efforts Come to a Standstill Amid Weak Republican Support
As one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling, Texas has proven to be a tough nut to crack when it comes to gaming legislation. Despite continued efforts to launch sports betting and casino gaming, the state has remained restrictive and wary of new verticals. Stronger Republican Support Would Be Needed Texas Senate […]
Business
November 13, 2024
Sports Betting in North Carolina Picks up Speed in October
October proved the be a busy month for licensed sports betting operators in North Carolina. Likely their performance was positively impacted by college basketball, considering the increase in revenue during last month. Licensed Betting Operators Post Solid Results On Tuesday, the state’s gambling regulator, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, released details regarding the performance […]
Sports
November 13, 2024
Extra Rebound by LeBron James Helps a Fan with Parlay Bet
Sunday night marked the latest game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors. The game concluded with a 123 to 102 win for the Lakers. Not unexpectedly, LeBron James, the iconic Lakers superstar demonstrated outstanding performance after hitting his third triple-double for the season and tenth rebound. Surprisingly, the tenth rebound may have […]
Legal
November 13, 2024
Ticket Resellers in Nevada Hit by Class Action Lawsuits
A couple of ticket resellers in Nevada were named defendants in class action lawsuits. Hidden Fees Result in Lawsuits That is the case of SeatGeek Inc. and Vegas.com LLC, two ticket resellers that are being sued by Kemp Jones LLP’s attorney Michael Gayan, who filed legal claims on behalf of two people who used the […]
Sports
November 13, 2024
The Sphere’s Dolan Splits with Oak View Over New Las Vegas Arena Project
James Dolan, who runs Sphere Entertainment and owns the New York Knicks, has ended his partnership with Oak View Group, a firm co-founded by his friend and notable concert promoter Irving Azoff. This quick change happened after Oak View said it was working on a big project in Las Vegas. This new project might rival […]
Casino
November 13, 2024
Supreme Court Weighs Legal Definition in High-Profile Mob Bookie Case
The US Supreme Court is looking into a tricky legal question: can someone commit a “crime of violence” under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) by doing nothing instead of using physical force? This case revolves around mafia bookmaker Salvatore “Fat Sal” Delligatti, a New York resident with ties to the Genovese crime family. Bookmaker […]
