Industry
June 19, 2024
NLRB Shakes Casino Industry with Historic Union Ruling
In a historic ruling, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has mandated that NP Red Rock, the owner of the Red Rock Casino and two other Las Vegas casinos, recognize and negotiate with a union despite a previous election where workers voted against unionization. This unprecedented decision marks the first application of a policy allowing […]
Lottery
June 19, 2024
Massachusetts Man Wins $1M Prize; Wisconsin Lottery Sells $350K Ticket
Thomas Ensko, a man from Blackstone, Massachusetts, has hit a $1 million Mega Millions prize during Tuesday’s drawing. While the man was not lucky enough to win the jackpot, he nailed enough numbers correctly to turn his $2 ticket into a million-dollar payday. The winning ticket was bought at Anderson’s Variety in Blackstone, which is […]
Lottery
June 19, 2024
Maryland Lottery Player Uses Personal Set of Numbers, Wins $50K
Some lottery players prefer using a specific set of numbers in every draw. Others believe that random numbers for every play may bring them better chances. Whatever the case is, every win brings excitement. Earlier this week, we told the story of a Michigan lottery player who followed his father’s advice to pick a set […]
Legal
June 19, 2024
FTC Seeks Response from MGM Resorts in Cyberattack Case
Last autumn, MGM Resorts, the leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality giant, became a victim of a cyberattack. Hackers were able to disrupt the operator’s business leading to missing amenities and other inconveniences for the guests in a move that ultimately resulted in $100 million in lost EBITDA for the company. An investigation attempt was made […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Wrongful Death Trial Begins over Patron’s Passing in California Casino
Earlier this week, a state court jury in California heard the opening statements in a lawsuit alleging wrongful death at a casino in Bell Gardens. The incident dates back to 2022 when one casino patron, Jonathan Jung, passed away after being restrained by casino security at the Bicycle Casino. Family members of the deceased patron […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Connecticut’s Gross Internet Casino Revenue Surged in May
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has published its gross internet casino revenue report for May, highlighting a new record-breaking figure. As the state continued to be dominated by FanDuel and DraftKings, the regulator recorded total revenue of $46.3 million, up 41.3% year-on-year. For comparison, last May, the Connecticut internet casino industry reported revenue of […]
Casino
June 19, 2024
Caesars Finalizes Acquisition of Wynn’s Michigan iGaming Business
The largest casino-entertainment company in the United States and operator with one of the most diversified casino-entertainment providers in the world, Caesars Entertainment, announced the completion of the acquisition of WynnBET’s iGaming business in Michigan. The move represents a major expansion of the company in an important online gambling market. Besides acquiring WynnBET’s iGaming operations, […]
Sports
June 19, 2024
Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 6 NHL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 6 has the potential to turn into one of the greatest NHL games in recent history. The reason is that the Oilers stand a chance to make it 3-3 in the Finals, despite going 3-0 down at the start of the series. Likewise, the Panthers have a chance to […]
Sports
June 19, 2024
New Jersey Establishes Task Force to Tackle Problem Gambling
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has taken a significant step toward addressing the state’s growing gambling addiction problem by signing Executive Order No. 360. This order establishes a Responsible Gaming Task Force, an advisory body aimed at recommending measures to combat problem gambling and promote responsible gaming practices throughout the state. Task Force to Address […]
Casino
June 19, 2024
How Illegal Gaming Operations Undermine the Legal Industry in the US
Chris Cylke, vice president of government relations at the American Gaming Association (AGA), has pointed out that attractive promotions, better odds, and the ability to gamble with cryptocurrencies are some of the things that lure people into illegal gaming. Illegal Gaming Threatens Consumers and Undermines the Legal Industry Different aspects are included in illegal gaming […]
