Industry
October 23, 2023
New York Casinos Impacted by Cybersecurity Event
Several cybersecurity incidents disrupted the operations of two hospitals as well as multiple casinos that offer video lottery terminals (VLTs) in New York last week. Brad Maione, a spokesperson for the gambling regulator in the state, the New York Gaming Commission, confirmed Tuesday that the operator of VLTs in the state, Everi, was impacted by […]
Legal
October 23, 2023
Lottery Hearing Of Former NH Senator Accused of Fraud Delayed
The hearing between Andy Sanborn, the owner of the Concord Casino and former New Hampshire Senator, and the Lottery Commission was delayed for the second time recently. The latest delay comes after Sanborn’s defense claimed that he was too ill to effectively defend against the accusations that he spent COVID-19 relief funds for personal expenses. […]
Industry
October 23, 2023
Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes Odds, Time, and Prediction
Sporting Kansas City booked its place in the Western Conference Wild Card match after beating Minnesota United in the final round of the 2023 MLS regular season. The San Jose Earthquakes got there with a little bit of luck. They’re without a single win in the league in five rounds, but luckily for them, their […]
Legal
October 23, 2023
Battle Brews over the Legality of California’s Card Rooms
The legal status of California’s commercially operated card rooms is under intense scrutiny as James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), penned a critical op-ed in Tribal Gaming and Hospitality. The contentious issue centers on whether these establishments, which have evolved from informal games into full-fledged casino-style offerings, violate state law […]
Casino
October 23, 2023
Canadian Casinos Draw in Foreign Visitors as Michigan Poker Rooms Shut Down amidst Strikes
A strike by 3,700 casino workers in Detroit has led to the closure of poker rooms at two high-profile casino properties, MotorCity Casino and MGM Grand Detroit. The strike comprises employees from five different unions and has inadvertently bolstered Canadian gambling tourism, as the nearest fully operational venue is just a short border crossing away. […]
Lottery
October 23, 2023
Lottery Jackpot Winners Continue to Benefit from Food Stamps
Across the United States, millions of Americans benefit from food stamps. This stimulus provides vital assistance for many people with low and no income. Yet a new report reveals that a staggering number of lottery winners, who have secured substantial jackpots, continue to benefit from food stamps across the US. Hayden Dublois, a data and […]
Casino
October 23, 2023
Nebraska Grapples with Unprecedented Expansion in Slot-Like Machines
A surge in the popularity of so-called “skill games” has prompted state legislators to reexamine the regulation and taxation of these video gaming machines, now widely found in convenience stores and bars across Nebraska. Lawmakers and Casino CEOs Sound Alarm Bells Over Unchecked Growth of “Skill Games” The machines, which resemble traditional slot machines, have […]
Industry
October 20, 2023
New Jersey Lawmakers to Discuss Casino Smoking Ban After the Elections
The future of smoking at Atlantic City’s nine casinos remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to seek a way to patch the indoor smoking loophole. For as many as 17 years, this exemption in the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, supported by the Democrats, has permitted AC’s casino properties to allow smoking in up to 25% […]
Industry
October 20, 2023
Las Vegas: Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stealing $60K While on Date
A woman who was on a date with an older man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly taking nearly $60,000 from his hotel room safe at Caesars Palace. The 27-year-old woman with initials H.M., suspected of the crime, was arrested near her home on West Sahara Avenue on Tuesday this week, a report released […]
Sports
October 20, 2023
FanDuel and NBA Partner for Three Months of NBA League Pass
The leading sports-tech entertainment company, FanDuel Group, announced the launch of two new features, strengthening significantly its basketball offerings. The company said Thursday that it introduced its new product innovation called “The Pulse” along with a new feature called NBA League Pass. The new NBA League Pass feature builds upon FanDuel’s successful partnership with the […]
