Industry
January 30, 2024
Hawaii Considers Limited Online Gambling Legalization in 2024
Hawaii has made an unexpected entry into the US online gambling discourse as a new bill offers to implement a limited form of online gambling in 2024. Despite not being a likely candidate for gambling expansion, Senator Ronald D. Kouchi has introduced bill SB3376, proposing the creation of a single-operator market for online poker and […]
Business
January 30, 2024
White Hat Studios’ Win Spins Tool Goes Live with BetMGM
White Hat Studios has released a brand-new promotional tool called Win Spins. For a while, the solution will be exclusively available with BetMGM, allowing its customers to be the first ones to try it out. Win Spins has been designed to provide a huge boost to the customer experience as it guarantees the amount of […]
Casino
January 30, 2024
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Witnesses a Jackpot Streak
Currently, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is renowned for its supreme hospitality and unrivaled entertainment. The casino is known as one of the most popular gambling and entertainment destinations for Pennsylvania and only recently, paid out its biggest jackpot. Back in August 2022, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh paid out a $1.2 million jackpot, a record for the venue. […]
Business
January 30, 2024
eCOGRA’s US Expansion Continues with New Colorado Office
The 2003-founded, globally renowned independent testing agency with headquarters in the United Kingdom, eCOGRA, has announced its plans to open a new office in Denver, Colorado. The agency specializing in the comprehensive assessment, inspection, and certification of online gambling systems and software also appointed Daniel Remmes as the new US director of compliance, as part […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
Police Arrests Armed Suspect at Hard Rock Casino in Sacramento
Casinos across the United States have different rules when it comes to carrying a gun. While some may totally prohibit any weapons, including handguns, others may allow permit holders of concealed carry handguns to have them in possession. Generally speaking, due to the sensitive cash transactions that casinos carry out, along with increased security, handguns […]
Casino
January 30, 2024
Atlantic City’s Smoking Ban Is One Step Closer to Reality
The ongoing battle over the future of smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos continues with a major victory for the proponents of the controversial smoking ban. However, the war is yet to be won. The latest development saw an anti-casino smoking measure move forward after three years of intense discussions between pro-smoking and anti-smoking activists. The […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
GRIT Act to Combat Rising Gambling Addiction across the US
Earlier this month, Sen. Richard Blumenthal along with Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced a new proposal called the Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, proposing the allocation of additional funds toward treatment and prevention of gambling-related disorders. The proposal is built upon the existing federal excise tax that applies 0.0025% on every sports wager […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
New Bill Proposes Online Gambling Legalization in Maryland
After the countrywide expansion of legal sports betting, legislators in different US states are exploring opportunities to legalize online gambling activities. Also referred to as iGaming activities, online gambling can raise valuable tax revenue while at the same time providing players with a legal way to gamble. While currently there are several states that offer […]
Casino
January 30, 2024
New York Downstate Casino Licensing May Be Delayed Further
The process for awarding three new downstate New York casino licenses may take significantly longer than initially expected. Previously, industry insiders and experts speculated that the bidding process for the licenses may open at some point this month. With the month passing and a range of processes left outstanding, it now looks less likely for […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
Sale in the Cards for Suspended New Hampshire Casino Owner
Andy Sanborn, a former New Hampshire state Senator and owner of Concord Casino, faced accusations of improper use of more than $800,000 in COVID relief funds. Claims of the alleged fraudulent activity of the former senator emerged last year. Sanborn was accused of misusing some $844,000 in Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. The accusations against […]
