Industry
June 28, 2024
Florida: Illegal Gambling Businesses Raided in Englewood
Close to 200 electronic gambling machines from two illegal gambling businesses in Englewood, Florida, were seized by law enforcement recently. The operation against illegal gambling resulted in the arrest of one person who is facing multiple charges for his suspected involvement. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has been observing an increase in illegal gambling activities […]
Business
June 28, 2024
Nevada Gambling Operators Post Revenue Record in May
May marked an incredibly busy month for gambling operators across Nevada and Las Vegas in particular. Newly released data from the state gambling regulator, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), reveals that nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a gaming win of $1.32 billion last month. The result marked a new May record for the state and […]
Industry
June 28, 2024
Michigan Gambling Regulator Secures Additional Funding for More Staff
Lawmakers in Michigan dedicated additional funds to the state’s gambling regulator, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state legislators approved the addition of $1.9 million in funding for the MGCB as a part of the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The vital funding will support the creation of […]
Casino
June 28, 2024
Live! Casino Philadelphia Fined $100,000 by PGCB for Proxy Betting Violations
After a series of violations committed by the Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia in connection with sports wagering, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) imposed a fine of $100,000 on the casino operator Stadium Casino RE, LLC. The penalties came after the board accepted a consent agreement presented by its Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) […]
Legal
June 27, 2024
Court Dismisses Some of Aristocrat’s Claims against L&W
The Nevada District Court has dismissed some of Aristocrat Leisure’s claims against Light & Wonder, allowing only key claims to move forward. For context, the former company filed the suit earlier this year, alleging that the latter has committed an intellectual property violation. Speaking of which, Judge Gloria Navarro allowed the copyright and trade secret-related […]
Lottery
June 27, 2024
NJ Lottery Player Scoops up $300K Jackpot from Jersey Cash 5 Ticket
Currently, the New Jersey Lottery offers a range of draw, scratch-off and second-chance games. One lucky player who tapped into the Lottery’s Jersey Cash 5 EXTRA game recently secured a staggering jackpot of nearly $300,000. The popular draw game allows the players to select five numbers between 1 and 45. With drawings held every night, […]
Lottery
June 27, 2024
Saginaw County Player Wins $4M from a Scratch-off Ticket
A lucky player from Saginaw County has struck gold, winning a whopping $4 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The fortunate player won the prize on Tuesday after purchasing a $4,000,000 Ultimate instant game ticket. According to official reports, the winning ticket was sold at one of the Fastlane Convenience Store properties in Saginaw. However, […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
A Range of Prop Bets Available for Upcoming Trump-Biden Presidential Debate
Political betting is a form of wagering that has seen an uptick in popularity over the last few years. Growing concurrently with sports betting, the activity is the choice of many bettors who also place wagers on sports events across the globe. Just like in sports, there is a range of prop bets that involve […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
UNLV Study: Free-Play Is Not as Effective as It Used to Be
A new study by a University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) researcher suggests that free-play gambling incentives may not be as effective as they used to be. According to researcher Anthony Lucas, the effectiveness of such promotions is gradually decreasing among certain players. Free-play incentives are currently one of the most popular ways to encourage […]
Business
June 27, 2024
New York Casino Bidder Vows $250M Community Investment
With three new downstate casino licenses up for grabs in New York, competition is fierce. So far, several recognizable gambling and entertainment operators have shown interest in developing a casino. Companies interested in submitting a license bid can do so by July 31, 2024, while the three new licenses are expected to receive approval by […]
