Industry
April 17, 2024
idPair Prepares to Launch National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
idPair, an award-winning company that centralizes, anonymizes, and analyzes customer data, has unveiled the upcoming launch of The National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP). The program is expected to launch in New England this summer and expand west and south in the next few months. The NVSEP is based on two core concepts. The first is […]
Business
April 17, 2024
Michigan Betting, iGaming Operators Post Uptick in Handle for March
March marked another busy month for licensed online gambling and sports betting operators in Michigan. Details released by the state gambling regulator, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), revealed that gross receipts during last month marked an uptick of nearly 20% month-over-month. At the same time, the betting handle also soared by nearly 20% when […]
Lottery
April 17, 2024
Tarot Reader Predicts Genesee County Woman’s $500K Lotto Win
A Michigan woman from Genesee County won a $500,000 lottery prize on the same day a Tarot reader predicted money would be coming her way. On Her Way to a Tarot Reading The 59-year-old woman explained to Michigan Lottery officials that she was heading over to a tarot card reading session when she decided to […]
Legal
April 17, 2024
Houston Fraudsters Gambled with Stolen Money
A couple from Houston has gambled away tens of thousands of dollars it got from clients of its construction company without finishing the work it was supposed to do. The family would come up with all kinds of lies, going as far as to claim that the husband, Aleck Miller, had had a heart attack. […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
Alabama Gambling Bill Advances to Senate Conference Committee
An Alabama bill, proposing a significant expansion of gambling activities has been gaining traction recently. The proposal, House Bill 151 (HB 151), has undergone many amendments as the House and Senate lawmakers continue to disagree on key points within the text of the proposal. Back in February, the House representatives implemented changes to the bill, […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
Connecticut Bill to Legalize Collegiate Bets and Introduce Stricter Regulations
Connecticut lawmakers are looking to expand the available betting markets while introducing stricter restrictions. The measure, outlined in File No 271, would completely change how wagering is regulated, aligning Connecticut to other stricter markets. For example, the bill would prevent marketers from featuring celebrities and minors in gambling ads. Additionally, the bill would prohibit sports […]
Legal
April 17, 2024
Running Aces Files Lawsuit Against Three Minnesota Casinos
One casino, racetrack and hotel in Minnesota, Running Aces, filed a new lawsuit against three of the state’s largest casino operators, claiming they violated the gambling regulations. In its lawsuit, the company pointed out that it currently lawfully offers a range of popular casino games, including Ultimate Texas Hold’Em, Three Card Poker and blackjack, among […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
New Jersey’s Regulator Publishes March Revenue Figures
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has published its March 2024 report, highlighting an increase in iGaming win contrasted with a slight decline in wagering revenue. Casino win, on the other hand, remained stable. According to the division, New Jersey’s nine casino hotel properties reported a total win of $239.8 million for March 2024. […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
Reintroduced Tribal Online Gambling Bill in Maine Fails Again
A bill proposing the expansion of tribal gambling in Maine did not get much traction, despite lawmakers’ attempts during last week and this week. Currently, the state’s four federally recognized tribes offer exclusive online sports betting services. Under a proposal, the Wabanaki tribes in Maine would be granted exclusive rights to online gambling activities too. […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
New Hampshire Passes HB 1203, Prevents Casinos from Charging Charities Rent
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has passed a new legislation that would prevent the charging of rent to nonprofits that benefit from gambling at charity casinos. The change, outlined in House Bill 1203, comes in the wake of complaints from the charity sector. According to leaders of nonprofit organizations, the rents casino operators charged them […]
