Industry
February 17, 2025
New Jersey iGaming Expanded, Sports Betting Slowed Down in January
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published data about the performance of Atlantic City’s nine casinos. According to the authority, January marked a stable start to the year despite a slight drop in total gaming revenue. The change was attributed to a decrease in sports betting that was partially offset by a […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Detroit: City Offers Aid After Child Freezing Tragedy at Casino
Earlier this month, we reported that an accident claimed the lives of children at the parking garage of a casino in Detroit, Michigan. That’s the case for a young boy and an infant girl who froze to death while sleeping in a van at the Hollywood Casino Hotel at Greektown parking garage. Now, a new […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Nevada’s Rep. Horsford Pushes TIPS Act for Fair Wages
A Democrat from Nevada and a recognizable lawmaker reintroduced legislation seeking to eliminate a subminimum wage and exempt tips from taxes. The proposal, reintroduced by Reps. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Donald Norcross (NJ-01), is in fact enjoying bipartisan support. TIPS Act to Eliminate “Inhumane” Subminimum Wage The two lawmakers announced the reintroduction of the Tipped […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Breaking Down the 2025 NY Casino License Race and Bidders
Leading gaming and hospitality giants, joined by real estate developers, all interested in securing a casino license in New York are looking forward to the success such an opportunity may bring. While there are currently 11 proposals, filed by major players and coalitions, there are only three downstate licenses up for grabs. If There Are […]
Casino
February 17, 2025
Virginia’s Gaming Commission Faces Uncertain Future Amid Budget Negotiations
Plans to set up a new gaming authority in Virginia have run into unexpected roadblocks leaving the project up in the air. Virginia Lawmakers Clash Over Future of Gambling Regulations Lawmakers first pushed to create the Virginia Gaming Commission (VGC), a regulatory body to keep an eye on the state’s growing gambling industry. However, instead […]
Sports
February 17, 2025
Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong UFC Fight Night 252 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Henry Cejudo is a UFC legend who was a two-division king for almost two years before vacating the championship belt to retire. He came out of retirement in 2023 and is 2-0 since. At the age of 38, he doesn’t have too many fights left to fight, which is why beating Song Yadong at UFC […]
Sports
February 17, 2025
Inter Miami vs. New York City FC 2025 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
There have been 10 Inter Miami vs. New York City FC games so far in the Major League Soccer (MLS) and practically all of those were super-interesting. What’s interesting is that NYCFC lost just one of those games. Inter Miami’s only win against the boys from the Big Apple happened almost three years ago when […]
Legal
February 14, 2025
Koin and Everi Pause Litigation to Explore Settlement Options
A significant new development in the ongoing legal drama between Everi Holdings and Koin Mobile could lead to a possible settlement. The two entities have agreed to a 90-day pause in litigation, potentially seeking to negotiate an end to their ongoing dispute. The decision follows a 28 January settlement conference where the two parties and […]
Casino
February 14, 2025
Pro Gambler “Lord Lester” Jailed for a Cruise Company Scam
R.L., also known as “Lord Lester” was convicted of fraudulent trading and concealing criminal property following a nine-week trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Court Convicts So-Called Lord Lester R.L., a professional gambler from Luton, England, was recently sentenced to five years in jail for scamming nearly 200 people with fake cruise holidays. The man, who […]
Industry
February 14, 2025
Betting, Casino Legalization in Georgia to Attract High-Profile Events
For more than five years, sports betting has been expanding across the United States. By now, the activity is available in nearly 40 states and an overwhelming majority offer not only retail but mobile sports betting options. Lawmakers in different states saw the opportunity to benefit from additional tax revenue derived from wagering, which otherwise […]
