Industry
March 28, 2024
Vince Vaughn and Al Pacino Return to Vegas for High-Profile Shoot
Public records reveal that an upcoming movie starring Vince Vaughn and Al Pacino is applying for tax incentives ahead of filming in Las Vegas next month. “Easy’s Waltz” is set to be directed by Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of “True Detective,” marking his feature directorial debut. Alongside Vaughn and Pacino, Kate Mara and Simon Rex […]
Lottery
March 28, 2024
Powerball Grand Prize Soars to $935M for Upcoming Drawing
Wednesday marked the latest drawing of the popular lottery game, Powerball. While millions of lottery aficionados tried their luck, no one was able to hit the game’s jackpot. After the latest drawing, the grand prize from Powerball has now surpassed $900 million for the first time this year. The jackpot from Powerball is estimated at […]
Business
March 28, 2024
888 Confirms Intention to Sell US B2C Assets to Hard Rock Digital
The leading gaming and entertainment company, 888 Holdings, currently has a presence in four US states. The company has established iGaming operations in New Jersey, offers sports betting in Virginia and Colorado and has iGaming and sports betting presence in Michigan as well. Earlier this month, 888 confirmed it engaged in a review of its […]
Business
March 28, 2024
Evolution Teams Up with Rush Street, Forays into Delaware
Evolution, a leading provider of B2B solutions and live casino, has made a foray into Delaware thanks to a partnership with Rush Street Interactive. Under the agreement, the former company will supply content to the Delaware Lottery and its three online casinos. As per the agreement, Evolution will inject proprietary content into BetRivers’ operations in […]
Sports
March 28, 2024
Bookie Tied to Gambling Scandal Counted on Ohtani Link to Boost Business
A recent gambling controversy resulted in the firing of an interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese baseball star, Shohei Ohtani. The case, which is being investigated involved Ippei Mizuhara, a longtime friend and interpreter for the baseball star. Allegations against Mizuhara claim he stole at least $4.5 million from Ohtani’s bank account. The money […]
Industry
March 28, 2024
North Carolina Posts $200M in Handle in the First Week of Betting
The recent launch of online sports betting in North Carolina is proving to be a success. Statistics from the Tar Heel State show that almost $200 million has been wagered in the week following the launch. The preliminary online betting figures were disclosed by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, which said that NC bettors […]
Sports
March 28, 2024
Sports Betting Giants’ Stocks Tumble Amid NCAA Prop Bet Threat
Shares of prominent online sports betting companies DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment took a hit on March 27 as regulatory concerns and proposed NCAA actions rattled investor confidence. NCAA President’s Proposal Sparks Debate on Sports Betting Integrity The market jitters stemmed from multiple fronts. Firstly, NCAA President Charlie Baker ignited fears by suggesting a potential ban […]
Industry
March 28, 2024
US Legal Sports Betting Sector Generates More than $5bn in Taxes
The expansion of sports betting across the United States started back in 2018. At the time, the US Supreme Court ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a law that restricted betting to only a few states, unconstitutional. Since then, for five years, the legalization of betting has been rapidly expanding across the […]
Industry
March 28, 2024
Macquarie Maintains Positive Stance on US Gambling Market
In a recent report, analysts at Macquarie Equity Research have expressed a sense of cautious optimism regarding consumer behavior in the US gambling market. Despite some challenges faced in January, the analysts noted a return to more stable behavior among consumers during February and March. Macquarie Offers Insights from 9th Annual Consumer Bright Ideas Conference […]
Business
March 27, 2024
SSI Becomes a Member of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association
Signature Systems (SSI), an award-winning provider of point-of-sale solutions to the casino industry, has joined the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA). Under its membership, the latter company will continue to supply the state’s tribal gaming sector with its PDQ POS product. PDQ POS, which is SSI’s most sought-after product, will empower tribal gaming companies in […]
