Sports
January 19, 2024
DraftKings Teams up with TUMS for a New Free-to-Play Game
Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, one of the most anticipated football events across the United States, TUMS, an antiacid brand, joined forces with DraftKings, the leading betting and gaming operator, for the launch of TUMS Prop Bites, a new free-to-play game. The game, described as a “first-of-its-kind platform where fans can make their free food […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
Pennsylvania’s Gambling Industry Sets New Revenue Records in 2023
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced on January 18 that 2023 marked a historic year for the state’s gambling industry, reporting an unprecedented $5.7 billion in combined revenue. This impressive figure represents a substantial 9.3% surge compared to the previous year. iGaming Ignites Pennsylvania’s Gaming Boom with a Staggering 28% Surge The surge in revenue […]
Legal
January 18, 2024
Vegas Shootout Results in Two Dead and Two Wounded
A deadly shootout in Las Vegas has resulted in the deaths of two people. A third person is currently in a hospital, fighting for his life. A fourth victim was also wounded, although his injuries were described as non-threatening. The shooting occurred near the Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, at the end of the Vegas […]
Lottery
January 18, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Swells to $120M for Saturday Drawing
The first Powerball drawing for the new year made one lucky ticket holder from Michigan significantly rich. The person, who is yet to be identified, won the grand prize from the lottery game on January 1, a whopping $842.4 million jackpot (cash value of $425.2 million). The $842.4 million jackpot marked the fifth-largest prize in […]
Business
January 18, 2024
Atari’s Las Vegas Hotel May Become a Reality Very Soon
Atari’s Las Vegas hotel might become a reality this year, according to reports. The planned Las Vegas property was first proposed in 2020 and will be one of the first locations for what Atari hopes to become a chain of branded hotels. GSD Group, the company behind the Atari-branded hotels project, provided renderings of the […]
Business
January 18, 2024
Study Suggests Indiana Can Rake in Millions in Tax Revenue from iGaming
Currently, less than ten US states offer legal online gambling activities. Unlike sports betting which is available in close to 40 states, iGaming activities are yet to lift off and expand across the country. Major online gambling markets are New Jersey, Pennsylvania, as well as Michigan. Considering the benefits the activity can bring, different states […]
Casino
January 18, 2024
Las Vegas Workers Ready for Strike Ahead of Super Bowl
Super Bowl LVIII, one of the most-anticipated National Football League (NFL) events for the year, is scheduled to take place on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. While there are plenty of festive activities planned throughout the week before the game, Sin City visitors may see hospitality worker picket lines in […]
Casino
January 18, 2024
Nassau County Officials Accuse Hofstra of Coordinating with Casino Rival
Nassau County officials have leveled accusations against Hofstra University, alleging that the institution is colluding with a competitor to sabotage the Nassau Coliseum casino bid. Nassau County Executive Reveals Troubling Evidence of Hofstra’s Role in Casino Project Controversy Nassau County Executive, Bruce Blakeman, held a press conference on January 17, revealing that there is evidence […]
Casino
January 18, 2024
Virginia Senator Revises Bill Aiming to Build Casino in Fairfax County
Virginia State Senator Dave Marsden has reintroduced a bill that could pave the way for the construction of a resort-style casino, reminiscent of MGM National Harbor. Sen. Marsden’s Revised Casino Bill Targets Tysons Location Sen. Marsden’s earlier attempt to introduce a similar bill faced setbacks, prompting a strategic revision to address concerns from residents, particularly […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Alabama Lawmakers Want to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
Alabama’s new legislative session is just around the corner, sparking theories about whether lawmakers will try to get gambling legalized. However, one lawmaker is focusing his efforts elsewhere, opting to instead push for a shutdown of illegal gambling operations. For reference, gambling in Alabama is currently prohibited by the state’s constitution. This means that even […]
