Business
October 4, 2023
Tommaso Di Chio Joins Strive Gaming as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
The advanced platform provider that meets multi-state regulatory requirements across the United States and in Canada, Strive Gaming, announced an important senior-level appointment. Earlier this week, the company confirmed it strengthened its compliance and legal teams with the addition of Tommaso Di Chio. Joining the company, the seasoned expert with significant experience within the regulatory […]
Casino
October 4, 2023
New York State Races Against Time in Seneca Gaming Compact Negotiations
New York state officials find themselves under increasing pressure to secure a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation of Indians before the current agreement expires in less than 90 days. Concerns Mount Over Stalled Seneca Nation Gaming Talks State Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, representing the 148th District of Western New York, expressed his growing […]
Poker
October 4, 2023
California Proposes Sweeping Changes to Cardroom Regulations
In a bid to settle a contentious and long-standing dispute between California Indian tribes and cardrooms, the California Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) has introduced proposed regulations that could significantly alter the landscape of the state’s gambling industry. California Cardrooms to Undergo Major Changes as Blackjack Faces Ban Under the proposed rules, any form of […]
Industry
October 3, 2023
Taylor Swift’s Rumored Relationship with Travis Kelce Causes an Avalanche of Wagers
Celebrity singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has once again demonstrated her cultural influence by prompting an avalanche of wagers for Travis Kelce, whom she is rumored to date. Kelce is a National Football League star, currently playing as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. According to wagering operators, bets on the player have more than […]
Industry
October 3, 2023
Colorado Division of Gaming Clears Novig for Launch
Novig, an innovative sports betting market that seeks to redefine the wagering sector, has been greenlit to launch in Colorado by the Colorado Division of Gaming. Now boasting an Internet Sports Betting Operator license, the company will be able to make a foray into the lucrative US market. Colorado will notably be Novig’s first state. […]
Industry
October 3, 2023
Kansas Bettors Wagered $1.85B in the First Year of Sports Betting
Last year, Kansas launched its sports betting market, allowing operators to partner with local entities to set up shop in the state. A year later, the state reported that its betting industry had earned $7 million in state revenue. According to Matt Schwartz, Kansas Lottery’s finance director, Bettors have wagered a total of $1.85 billion […]
Sports
October 3, 2023
Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green UFC Fight Night 229 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Grant Dawson and Bobby Green will go toe to toe this coming Saturday in a lightweight fight that will headline the UFC Fight Night 229 event. This is going to be the first time either of them headlines a UFC event. In fact, Dawson has never fought a five-round bout in his career. Meanwhile, Green […]
Casino
October 3, 2023
Off-Strip Las Vegas Casino Faces Lawsuit After Roulette Ball Injury
In an incident at the Gold Coast hotel-casino on October 28, 2021, a local resident, Dalease Brown, found herself in the midst of a casino nightmare. As a result, Brown recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Gold Coast casino, operated by Boyd Gaming, alleging that she was severely injured when a roulette ball […]
Casino
October 3, 2023
Missouri Judge Abruptly Dismisses Torch Electronics’ Lawsuit
A Cole County judge, Judge Daniel Green, dismissed a lawsuit filed by Torch Electronics, a major distributor of unregulated slot machines, just one day before it was set to go to trial. Mixed Reactions to Torch Electronics’ Lawsuit Dismissal The case, filed in 2021 by Torch Electronics and Warrenton Oil Company, aimed to establish the […]
Sports
October 3, 2023
Massachusetts Prepares for ESPN BET Launch Amidst PENN Rebranding Efforts
Massachusetts is abuzz with anticipation as ESPN BET, the rebranded version of Barstool Sportsbook by PENN Entertainment, prepares to make its grand entry into the state’s sports betting scene this November. PENN Entertainment Assures Massachusetts Regulators of Smooth Transition to ESPN BET During a recent meeting with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, PENN Entertainment executives assured […]
