Sports
November 2, 2023
PointsBet’s New York Platform Faces Glitch in In-State College Bets
PointsBet’s New York platform, now called PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience, mistakenly allowed Empire State residents to place bets on in-state college teams, a violation of state law. The error occurred during a game between the Syracuse Orange and the Virginia Tech Hokies, as well as the Army vs. UMass match, both involving New York-based teams. […]
Sports
November 2, 2023
Florida’s Seminole Tribe Set to Launch In-Person Sports Betting in December
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has announced its plans to introduce in-person sports betting, craps, and roulette at its Seminole Hard Rock casinos across the state starting in December. The decision follows a recent ruling from the US Supreme Court, upholding the Seminole Compact, a 2021 agreement between the tribe and the state of Florida, […]
Lottery
November 1, 2023
MI Woman Tries Out Lucky for Life for the First Time, Wins $390,000
A lucky woman from Warren, Michigan, has won a $390,000 jackpot playing Lucky for Life. What makes this win so special is the fact that this was the first time she ever played the game. Shayla Kauflin, 39, explained that she bought the Lucky for Life ticket on a whim. She was browsing the Michigan […]
Lottery
November 1, 2023
Chicago Player Wins $1.2M Playing Lucky Day Lotto
A lucky Chicago person has won $1.2 million after matching all five Lucky Day Lotto numbers. As of the time of this writing, the player has yet to claim their prize. The winning ticket was sold at a Jewel Osco store in the Lake View community area on October 27. The player in question correctly […]
Sports
November 1, 2023
DraftKings App to Launch in Maine Via Passamaquoddy Tribe
The only US-based sports betting operator integrated vertically, DraftKings Inc., has revealed its plans to launch an online sports wagering app in Maine through a new deal with the Passamaquoddy Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe based in Washington County, Maine. Maine, Ready to Officially Open the Market The two parties have reached an agreement […]
Industry
November 1, 2023
New Jersey Player Turns $2 Online Bet into a $290,000 Payday
A lucky player from New Jersey has hit a huge jackpot gambling online. The unidentified Mantua woman was playing the Divine Fortune game during a routine work call when she suddenly won $287,945 after placing a $2 bet. The player was playing the game on SugarHouse Online Casino’s platform, turning a small wager into a […]
Business
November 1, 2023
Caesars Posts Good Q3 Results, Anticipates Strong Finish of 2023
The leading gaming and entertainment company, Caesars Entertainment, released its latest trading update Tuesday. The company unveiled details regarding its third quarter results, pointing to strong performance and an increase in net revenues. Overall, Ceasars’ net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were just shy of $3 billion. The company’s $2.99 billion […]
Industry
November 1, 2023
Detroit Casino Workers Enter Third Week of Strike
Detroit’s three high-profile gaming properties are currently experiencing the third week of a strike by approximately 3,700 unionized workers. While the labor action continues, workers and management have reported that they are close to reaching an agreement, offering hope for a conclusion to the strikes that have caused significant disruptions to casino operations. Unions Reached […]
Industry
November 1, 2023
Las Vegas: Union Negotiations Continue but Strike Still Possible
Negotiations between unionized workers across Las Vegas and the three leading casino and entertainment giants, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts continue. Approximately 60,000 workers from the casino and entertainment vertical, including dealers, bartenders, housekeepers, bellmen and other employees are represented by the Culinary Workers Union. Ultimately, the Union proposes better conditions for […]
Business
November 1, 2023
Nevada Gaming Win Increases by 2% in September to $1.27bn
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), the gambling operator in the state, released its newest revenue and collections report, outlining details regarding the performance of nonrestricted gaming operators for September this year. The new report emerged Tuesday and saw nonrestricted gaming licensees across the state report a total gaming win of $1.27 billion this September. […]
