Casino
May 24, 2024
IGT’s Slots Hit for Three $1M+ Jackpots in April
International Game Technology’s Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots slots have made three very lucky players happy in April. Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots are the two games that paid out the impressive trio of life-changing jackpots last month. Since their official launch almost three decades ago in 1996, Wheel of Fortune slots have generated more […]
Industry
May 24, 2024
Rev. Sharpton Is Concerned about DraftKings and FanDuel’s Hegemony
The Reverend Al Sharpton, a civil rights activist, Baptist minister and founder of the National Action Network civil rights organization, has expressed his concerns about DraftKings and FanDuel’s disproportionate betting market share. In a letter to chair Lina Khan of the Federal Trade Commission, Sharpton requested an examination of the potential adverse effects this “gambling […]
Casino
May 24, 2024
Vancouver, WA Resident Wins $1.7M Jackpot on NFL Super Bowl Jackpots
On May 20, Casey of Vancouver, Washington hit a $1.7 million jackpot on Super Bowl Jackpots. The game is Aristocrat Gaming’s National Football League-themed (NFL) slot title. The big win was recorded in Grand Ronde, Oregon and it marks the game’s first jackpot over the $1 million mark. It is also the largest wide-area progressive jackpot offered […]
Industry
May 24, 2024
Casino Dealer and Woman Accused of Cheating in Las Vegas
A woman, suspected of conspiring with a dealer at a Las Vegas casino and allegedly cheating on a number of times, was recently arrested. The incident happened at the premium gaming and hospitality venue, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Sin City and dates back to last year. Security at the casino was able to […]
Casino
May 24, 2024
Pennsylvania Casino Feels Regulatory Pinch Over Young Guests’ Gambling
The Keystone State gambling regulator, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has slapped Wind Creek Bethlehem with a $125,000 fine over the casino’s failure to prevent dozens of players from entering illegally on the casino floor. A Few Bad Apples Spoil the Casino Basket As a result, 11 underage guests aged 18-20 were able to […]
Industry
May 24, 2024
NGCB Rejects Sports-Betting Ticket Resale Business
Nearly a decade ago, in 2015, PropSwap, a Las Vegas-based company with the idea of reselling sports bets, pitched its proposal to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Although it wasn’t clear whether reselling sports bet tickets was legal in the state, nor a license was secured for such activity, a year later, the company […]
Casino
May 24, 2024
Bally’s Partners Up with Carnival Cruise Line for New Rewards Experiences
Carnival Cruise Line and Bally’s Corporation will allow Bally’s Rewards members to claim exclusive cruise benefits when they board Carnival ships that will only be available to them. Bally’s Rewards on Casino Cruises The partnership launched on Thursday, and it covers three tiers of the Bally’s Rewards program specifically Legend, SuperStar, and Star, as it […]
Legal
May 24, 2024
US Lawmaker Wants Greater Protection for Players at New Jersey Casinos
A pair of bills have been filed by Senator John McKeon, a Democrat, who is sponsoring both S3062 and S3063 and seeks to address what the legislator sees as a gaping deficit in the protection of consumers at land-based venues in New Jersey. New Bills Seek to Protect Consumers in Land-Based New Jersey Casinos This […]
Casino
May 24, 2024
Nevada Gaming Control Board Maintains Secrecy Amidst Calls for Transparency
There are a few red flags surrounding how the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) handles confidentiality. People are worried that this might affect the transparency and answerability of the state’s very profitable casino industry. Confidentiality Laws Hinder Public Scrutiny of Nevada’s Casinos Licensing and regulating casinos in Nevada is the duty of the NGCB. It […]
Sports
May 24, 2024
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier UFC 302 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Islam Makhachev is defending his UFC Lightweight title for the third time. The previous two defenses were against Alex Volkanovski, a natural featherweight who tried to become a double champ. The two fights with Volk came after Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira in the battle for the vacant championship belt. Now, he’s fighting against Dustin Poirier, […]
