Business
January 12, 2024
Two Additional Executives Bid Farewell to Fontainebleau
Less than one month after the grand opening of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, the latest chapter in the 70-year history of the iconic Fontainebleau brand, chief operating officer Colleen Birch and chief marketing officer Shane Smith have announced their voluntary resignations. Three High-Profile Exits So Far The two join the resort’s now former senior […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Life Coach and Advisor Gambles with Investors’ Money, Goes to Jail
A person who presented himself as a financial advisor and a life coach in Las Vegas was sentenced to one year in prison after allegedly using investment money for gambling. As announced by KLAS, Rodney Buckle, 66, was sentenced this week Thursday by Clark County District Court Judge Jasmin Lilly Spells. His punishment is one […]
Sports
January 12, 2024
NCAA Vows to Combat Athlete Harassment in 2024 and Beyond
The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) is concerned about the stress betting-related threats cause to young bettors. Athlete harassment by disgruntled punters continues to be a serious issue despite efforts to make a change. Evidently, the proliferation of sports wagering has only exacerbated this problem, causing more and more angry bettors to contact athletes online […]
Legal
January 12, 2024
Cardrooms in California Challenge Tribal Lawsuit Proposal
An ongoing battle between cardrooms and Indian tribes in California intensifies with the start of the new legislative session. On one hand, the cardrooms challenge a proposal that would enable tribes to file lawsuits against them, challenging whether their offering is legal. Currently, the legal status of cardrooms across the state is ambiguous. Nearly 100 […]
Sports
January 12, 2024
Penn’s ESPN Bet App Outperforms Barstool in Wagers and Market Share
Penn Entertainment Inc.’s ESPN Bet sports-betting app is seeing a surge in wagers, surpassing the performance of its former Barstool brand, according to industry analysts and state data. Penn’s Success Is Unveiled in Maryland and Iowa Betting Spree Maryland reported a significant spike in mobile wagers on ESPN Bet, reaching $42.4 million in December compared […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Congressional Leaders Aim to Combat Gambling Addiction with GRIT Act
In a landmark move to address the growing concern of gambling addiction in the United States, Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Rep. Andrea Salinas of Oregon introduced the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act on January 11. Rising Gambling Addiction Rates Prompt NCPG Endorsement of GRIT Act With an estimated 7 million […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
AGA Launches Free Training to Combat Human Trafficking
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has teamed up with RG24seven Virtual Training to launch an unprecedented online educational program. The first-of-its-kind training will teach gambling industry workers how to combat human trafficking free of charge. The free education is presented by the AGA and industry experts. It uses videos and special quizzes to teach gambling […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
Catena Media Enters Vermont’s Fresh Online Betting Market
Vermont online sports betting has finally become a reality, allowing local customers to play with three of America’s largest operators. In addition to that, Catena Media, one of North America’s most influential sports betting affiliates, has now launched online sports betting affiliation in the state. The short list of online sports betting operators available in […]
Sports
January 11, 2024
Vermont Sports Betting Gets Underway with Three Licensees Launching
On Thursday, Vermont became the latest state to join a growing list of US jurisdictions, offering legal sports wagering. The activity was legalized in June last year after Gov. Phil Scott signed the state’s sports betting bill into law. Now, as of January 11, 2024, Vermont officially launched its legal sports betting market. Similar to […]
Legal
January 11, 2024
Alabama House Republicans Talk about Upcoming Gambling Bill
Earlier in the week, members of the Alabama House Republican party met for talks behind closed doors. One of the topics on their agenda was the gambling bill that GOP lawmakers are planning to introduce for the upcoming annual legislative session that will be held in less than a month. “It’s Simply the Wild West” […]
