Sports
March 27, 2024
Largest US Sportsbooks Form ROGA to Fight Off Problem Gambling
The largest online sportsbook operators in the US have created the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), a group dedicated to the development of responsible gaming practices. The seven iconic brands that will form ROGA are FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Penn Entertainment, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Hard Rock Digital and bet365. In a historical move, the companies […]
Poker
March 27, 2024
BetMGM Poker to Host Online Qualifiers for Borgata Spring Poker Open
MGM has selected its BetMGM Poker platform as the exclusive platform for online qualifiers for the Borgata Spring Poker Open tournament. This allows online players to challenge others for a shot at the $4 million event in New Jersey. From April 1, poker enthusiasts will be able to register for the event and join $5 […]
Business
March 27, 2024
Flutter CEO Enjoys Pay Raise after Solid 2023 Results
Earlier this week, the leading gaming and entertainment company recognized across the globe, Flutter Entertainment, posted $11.8 billion in revenue for 2023, signaling a 24.6% year-over-year increase. The company’s finances were impacted positively by its strong performance across the United States, yet Flutter also reported a $1.21 billion net loss. Besides its financial report, the […]
Industry
March 27, 2024
Online Gambling Bill Picks up Speed in Maryland
Unlike sports betting which is available in nearly 40 US states, only several states currently offer legal online gambling activities. Considering such activities are conducted through the internet, many Americans already play slots, live dealer and other iGaming titles online but use the services of operators who hold licenses in jurisdictions outside of the US. […]
Business
March 27, 2024
Tipico Becomes First US Sportsbook to Secure NCPG’s iCAP Accreditation
Tipico, a global leader in sports betting, has secured the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Internet Compliance Assessment Program accreditation (iCAP) in New Jersey and Ohio. The accolade highlights the company’s unparalleled customer protection efforts. The accreditation aligns with the NCPG’s goal to promote safer gambling and the reduction of gambling harm. Its iCAP accreditation […]
Business
March 27, 2024
Moody’s Changes Outlook, Downgrades Rating for Bally’s Corporation
In light of the upcoming redevelopment of Tropicana Las Vegas that would result in the creation of a baseball stadium that will be the home of the popular MLB team, Oakland Athletics, Bally’s announced recently that it held a couple of job fairs, seeking to help Tropicana workers find new employment. Acknowledging that it received […]
Casino
March 27, 2024
Mississippi Reps to Kill Jackson Casino Bill Amid Weak Support
Mississippi gambling enthusiasts are out of luck as Republican representatives decided not to put forward a bill that would have allowed a casino in Jackson. According to them, the bill lacked sufficient support but that doesn’t mean things won’t change in the future. Committee Chair Trey Lamar, who filed the bill Monday, explained that representatives […]
Industry
March 27, 2024
New Jersey Legislators Eyeing Tax Hike on Online Casino Revenue
In a move that could significantly impact the landscape of online gambling in New Jersey, a state senator has proposed a substantial increase in the tax rate applied to online casino revenue. Sen. John F. McKeon’s proposal aims to boost the state’s coffers but is likely to face staunch opposition from within the gaming industry. […]
Sports
March 27, 2024
Vicente Luque vs. Joaquin Buckley UFC on ESPN 54 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Vicente Luque was originally meant to fight Sean Brady at UFC on ESPN 54, but Brady gave up on the fight due to an injury. Joaquin Buckley stepped in to save the day. He didn’t have a full camp, but he should be able to put on a good fight on March 30. Vicente Luque […]
Legal
March 27, 2024
Philadelphia Grapples with Legal Battle Over Skill Game Regulations
Philadelphia finds itself embroiled in a legal tussle as the City Council’s move to rein in the proliferation of casino-style “skill games” faces a stiff challenge in the state court. The contentious bill, aimed at curbing the widespread presence of these gaming machines across bars, restaurants, and gas stations, has sparked a heated debate over […]
