Sports
February 26, 2024
Inter Miami vs. Orlando City 2024 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Lionel Messi and the Herons continue their 2024 MLS odyssey with a home game against their state rival, Orlando City. The last time these two met, the final score was 1-1. However, Messi did not take part in that game. The last time he played for Inter Miami in the Florida Derby, he scored two […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
Mississippi Lawmakers Look into Rules for Coastal Casinos
Coastal casino sites in Mississippi are once again in the sights of lawmakers, after a recent controversial project approval. RW Development, a company planning to build a casino on US 90 and Veterans Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi, has been trying to secure approval from the gambling regulator in the state, the Mississippi Gaming Commission, for […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
New Jersey Provides Municipalities with $100M for Boardwalk Repairs
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy decided to provide Atlantic City with a $20 million grant. The funding is part of a $100 million initiative that will allow local municipalities to restore their boardwalks. The money is a leftover from the American Rescue Plan and will see New Jersey take care of its signature boardwalks. Originally […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
Betting and Casino Gambling Gain Traction in Georgia
For years, lawmakers in Georgia have attempted to legalize casino gambling as well as sports betting. While none of the previously tabled proposals have made it as far as to expand gambling in the state, many residents are already engaging in betting and casino gambling in nearby states. For example, three states bordering Georgia currently […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
California’s Chicken Ranch Tribe Launches a Class II Betting Product
While Californian bettors voted against the legalization of tribal sports betting, one tribe has found a roundabout way to offer an online wagering product. The new solution is called Playbawk and is a Class II bingo-based, sports-themed betting app that circumvents the need for authorization. Playbawk was launched by the Chicken Ranch Tribe of Me-Wuk […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
Nevada Gaming Commission Changes Rules for Independent Agents
Across the globe, gambling operators enter into arrangements with individuals who help them bring high rollers to their casino floors. Companies that offer such activities are known as junket operators across Asia. In the United States, people who help bring high rollers to casinos are known as independent agents. It’s not a surprise that licensed […]
Sports
February 26, 2024
Ohio Implements Ban on Player-Specific Prop Bets in Collegiate Sports
In response to a joint plea from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio has taken a definitive stance against player-specific prop bets in collegiate sports, marking a significant shift in the state’s gambling landscape. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) announced its decision to prohibit such wagers, effective March 1, […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
Missouri Treasurer Defends Slot Machine Decals Amid Criticism
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek has reinforced his stance regarding the presence of his name on decals affixed to unregulated slot machines distributed by Torch Electronics, a company with strong political ties. Slot Machine Decals Promote State’s Unclaimed Property Program Despite criticism and calls for removal from some quarters, Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek remains resolute […]
Industry
February 23, 2024
Police Arrests El Paso Casino Patron, Finds Bag of Fentanyl Pills
It is not uncommon for casinos to become victims of robberies, considering they handle large sums of money, usually in cash. Ensuring the protection of their business and the safety and well-being of their visitors, brick-and-mortar casinos invest heavily in surveillance, security solutions such as metal detecting, software powered by artificial intelligence, as well as […]
Sports
February 23, 2024
ITIA Hits Miami Open Tournament Director James Blake with Fine
The independent body established to safeguard the integrity of professional tennis across the globe, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), announced it imposed a penalty after it found a tennis official breached the established betting sponsorship rules. Besides players, the TACP rules apply to coaches, as well as other officials, often referred to in the […]
