Lottery
February 13, 2025
Powerball Jackpot Grows Closer to $200 Million
Many players hoping to win the Powerball jackpot on Wednesday tried their luck. Despite their interest in the grand prize, nobody matched correctly all the winning numbers. An Estimated $172M Would Be Up for Grabs from Powerball on Saturday Wednesday’s Powerball drawing saw winning numbers 21, 32, 36, 45, 49 and the red Powerball 18 […]
Business
February 13, 2025
FanDuel Hits 23M App Downloads, DraftKings Is Close Behind
According to data from a leading company that analyzes app marketplace intelligence, Sensor Tower, a whopping 23 million people chose to download and install FanDuel’s sportsbook and casino apps between January 2020 and December 2024, which is more than any other operator in the country. This means the popular operator surpassed all competitors in terms […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Proposal for More Gaming Tables in Sacramento Gains Traction
Gamblers in Sacramento are set to receive expanded gaming options as the city seeks to approve the addition of new gaming tables. Under the new ordinance, cardrooms will be allowed to add several new gaming tables over 15 years. Sacramento Considers Additional Gaming Tables The measure was approved by the Sacramento City Council’s Law and […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
MGM Advances Plans to Control Las Vegas Sportsbooks
The leading gaming and hospitality operator with a strong presence on the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts Internation, made a major step toward managing BetMGM, the joint venture it owns in collaboration with Entain. The process continues to gain traction, after a recent hearing with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). MGM Resorts Will Leverage […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Nine Operators Get Cease-and-Desist Orders in Michigan
At the end of January, we announced that Mybookie.ag operator Duranbah Limited N.V. was targeted by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) through a cease-and-desist letter as part of the ongoing battle against offshore casinos and sportsbooks. Now, the regulator has announced similar action against nine other online casinos operating illegally in the state. The […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
New Study Warns iGaming May Harm Economy and Society
Since PASPA’s repeal in 2018, sports betting expanded across the United States, and it is now available in nearly 40 states. After the significant traction gained by the activity, lawmakers in several states are considering the expansion of gambling with the addition of online casinos. Now, a recently founded coalition, consisting of advocates, employees, unions […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Gambling Expansion in Texas Sparks Strong Opposition and Support
Texas is one of the handful of US states that currently have strict laws when it comes to gambling activities. This is why gambling lobbyists, as well as lawmakers, are pushing for the legalization of sports betting and destination resorts, offering hotel accommodation, entertainment and casino gambling. While over the last few years, no proposals […]
Casino
February 13, 2025
Iowa Commission Says No to Stopping Cedar Rapids Casino License
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has said no to a request to stop giving out a gambling license for the $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. All members of the commission agreed on this decision. This happens while Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is taking legal action saying the IRGC went […]
Industry
February 12, 2025
New Data: Casino Visitations Have Dropped But Patrons Spend More
David Katz, an analyst from Jefferies Equity Research, found that casino visitations have dropped since 2019 but revenue per visitor has slightly increased, with varying declines in some regions. Jefferies Equity Research Study Records Less Visitors David Katz is an analyst from Jefferies Equity Research and one recent study of his showed that casino visitations […]
Legal
February 12, 2025
WinView Files New Patent Lawsuit Against FanDuel and DraftKings
WinView Technology, Inc. has taken legal action against two of the United States’ most prominent sports wagering companies, launching individual patent infringement complaints against FanDuel and DraftKings. The lawsuits, filed in the District of New Jersey, allege the operators have unlawfully incorporated WinView’s proprietary technology into their offerings like online casino games, Daily Fantasy Sports, […]
