Blockchain
March 10, 2025
Choctaw Pioneers Crypto Gaming in the US via Everi and Bitline
At the end of last year, the Choctaw Nation’s gaming and hospitality arm, Choctaw Casino & Resorts, announced a partnership with the ATP Tour tennis competition, Dallas Open. The move came amid rumors that sports betting in the Lone Star State might materialize in 2025. In another surprising and pioneering move in the industry, Choctaw […]
Industry
March 10, 2025
Santee Casino $1BN Proposal Gains Attention in South Carolina
A bill proposing the expansion of gambling activities in South Carolina may help bring a new casino to Santee. Late last year, the proposal, House Bill 3353 (HB 3353), was prefiled with the House’s Judiciary Committee. If greenlighted, the proposal would then seek approval from South Carolina residents. In case this happens, an ambitious plan […]
Business
March 10, 2025
MGM Resorts Executive to Retire After Three-Decade Career
A longtime executive at MGM Resorts International is set to retire next month after more than three decades with the company. Ann Hoff, who serves as president and chief operating officer of Bellagio and Park MGM, will step down from her role on April 25, according to internal communications from the company. MGM Resorts Honors […]
Casino
March 10, 2025
Debate Over iGaming Intensifies as Industry Stakeholders Clash
The gap in the gaming world about internet casino betting, or iGaming, keeps getting bigger. A new report has added fuel to the fire. The National Association Against iGaming asked for this study. It brings up concerns about possible financial problems, job cuts, and social harm tied to online betting. On the flip side, those […]
Business
March 7, 2025
Hard Rock Casino Tampa Names Industry Veteran Lu Tsai VP of Asian Player Development
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has reiterated its commitment to fostering a diverse community of players with the appointment of a new vice president of Asian player development. The one up to the task is the experienced Lu Tsai who boasts an impressive career in gaming. Seminole Enhances Leadership with New Appointment According […]
Lottery
March 7, 2025
Florida Lottery Hands Out Several $1M+ Jackpots
The Florida Lottery announced several recipients of huge jackpot prizes. Since Wednesday, the lottery has minted four new millionaires, three of which won their prizes via scratch-off tickets. Hillsborough County Man Wins $1M Playing the Lottery On Thursday, the Florida Lottery announced that a Valrico man has claimed a $1 million top prize from the […]
Business
March 7, 2025
Full House’s FY 2024 Report Shows the Company Is Bullish on Colorado
Full House Resorts, an American casino developer, has published its Q4 and FY 2024 results, highlighting a favorable financial position. The company’s leadership said it was pleased with the performance of both its permanent and temporary casinos. The Company Reported Favorable Metrics In the fourth quarter of the year, the company’s consolidated revenues increased 21.5% […]
Industry
March 7, 2025
Illegal Gambling Sting in Florida Leads to Five Arrests
Five people were arrested in Florida and face charges for suspected involvement in illegal gambling businesses in Sarasota County. The arrests follow a joint operation between local law enforcement and the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), the state’s gambling regulator. First of Many Such Operations That Would Clamp Down Illegal Gambling Earlier this week, the […]
Industry
March 7, 2025
Study Suggests Links Between Alcohol Use and Sports Betting Problems
A study by medical journal JAMA Network’s JAMA Psychiatry division has suggested links between alcohol and sports betting problems. According to the study, the two tend to follow similar patterns of increase or decrease. The Study Examined Betting and Alcohol Use The study analyzed how the widespread expansion of sports betting in the United States […]
Industry
March 7, 2025
Drake Rents Out Club, Plays “Espresso” While Gambling on Stake
Rapper Drake and pop icon Sabrina Carpenter may be competing on the charts, with their albums recently holding the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard 200, but there’s no sign of rivalry between them. A viral video on X shows Drake enjoying Carpenter’s hit “Espresso” while using the online gambling site Stake […]
