Industry
April 12, 2024
Wynn’s Hudson Yards Office-Casino Proposal Faces Community Board Opposition
In September 2022, Wynn Resorts and Related Companies joined forces in an effort to pursue a casino license in New York. The duo selected Western Yards at Hudson Yards for the site of the ambitious project. New York is expected to award a total of three new downstate casino licenses so the interest in the […]
Industry
April 12, 2024
New Jersey Bill Proposes Online Gaming and Betting Tax Hike
New Jersey lawmakers want to drastically raise the iGaming tax, mirroring the high taxation rates in other states where online gambling is legal. Under Senate Bill 3064, New Jersey’s tax for online gambling would skyrocket to 30%. For reference, online casino operators in the Garden State currently have to pay a tax of 15% plus […]
Industry
April 12, 2024
Ex-translator of Shohei Ohtani Charged in $16M Bank Fraud Case
Shohei Ohtani, the professional baseball star with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who recently signed the staggering $700 million 10-year deal with the club, was tangled in a massive betting scandal. The case involved Ohtani’s interpreter and long-time friend, Ippei Mizuhara, who was accused of stealing money for illegal gambling from the baseball star’s bank account. […]
Industry
April 12, 2024
Delaware Bill Could Usher in a Competitive Online Betting Market
Delaware lawmakers are seeking to expand the state’s online wagering sector and make it more competitive. Under House Bill 365, the state’s casinos would be able to partner with multiple online partners. The measure was introduced by State Reps. Franklin Cooke and William Bush who argue that a competitive market would generate more state revenue. […]
Industry
April 12, 2024
IGT Mints Four New Millionaires in March
International Game Technology (IGT), a global leader in the provision of gaming content and technology, announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slot games have awarded four life-changing jackpots in March alone. In total, IGT’s slot games handed jackpots totaling more than $5 million in March, according to the company’s official announcement. The first […]
Casino
April 12, 2024
Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes Closed Due to Cyberattack
Swinomish Casino & Lodge, nestled in Anacortes on the Washington coast, has been forced to shutter its doors until further notice following a suspected cyberattack. The casino, owned and operated by the tribal community, announced this news on its website on Wednesday, leaving patrons and employees in limbo. Casino management has not shared details regarding […]
Sports
April 12, 2024
Tilman Fertitta Unveils Vision for NHL and WNBA Franchises in Houston
The sports landscape in Houston could be in for a significant shake-up as Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta expresses serious interest in bringing both NHL and WNBA franchises to the city. Fertitta Envisions NHL and WNBA Franchises in Basketball-Loving City In an exclusive interview with CNBC’s “Power Lunch,” Fertitta revealed his ambitions, stating that he would […]
Sports
April 12, 2024
CFG Report Exposes $4.3B Illegal Betting Surge in March Madness
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has disclosed staggering figures regarding illegal betting activities during the NCAA Men’s & Women’s March Madness Basketball Tournaments. CFG Report Reveals Social Media’s Role in Illicit Betting According to a comprehensive analysis conducted by online marketplace intelligence specialists YieldSec, commissioned by CFG, a colossal $4.3 billion was wagered illegally […]
Industry
April 11, 2024
FTC Investigating MGM’s Response to 2023 Cyber Hack
The fallout from the cybersecurity breach incident that shook MGM Resorts International’s domestic operations in 2023 seems to be far from coming to an end. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it was investigating the Las Vegas-based gaming giant’s response to the cyber attack. Large Volume of Data Required Via a CID In January, […]
Industry
April 11, 2024
Police Arrests Woman Near Valley Forge Casino, Suspects Prostitution
An investigation by law enforcement in a city near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, resulted in the arrest of two individuals. The incident dates back to late last month, when local police was patrolling the area around Valley Forge Casino on 1210 First Avenue in Upper Merion, King of Prussia. Previously, law enforcement received a tip regarding possible […]
