Industry
July 21, 2023
PlayUp Shuts Down New Jersey and Colorado Operations amid Regulatory Setbacks
PlayUp announced it would temporarily shut down its operations in New Jersey after the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) issued an order revoking the transactional waivers allowing the company to conduct sports wagering in the state. The following shutdown of PlayUp’s Colorado website and platform meant the operator no longer offered its services […]
Industry
July 21, 2023
Maryland Struggles to Combat Problem Gambling
A recent legislative report has shed light on the alarming reality of Maryland’s efforts to provide adequate support to individuals struggling with problem gambling. Rising addiction rates and insufficient funding have caused the problem to spiral out of control, necessitating urgent action. Such measures must be implemented before the state considers legalizing iGaming, ensuring residents […]
Business
July 21, 2023
IT Heavyweight Agrawal Joins Fanatics as CIO
Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, has reinforced its Fanatics Holdings team with the appointment of Parag Agrawal as its new chief information officer. The newly-created role will see the IT heavyweight apply his skills to lead Fanatics’ internal digital systems transformation. As CIO of the company, the hire will be responsible for improving the […]
Business
July 21, 2023
The Cordish Companies’ LSA Confirms $21M Grants for PA’s Local Communities
Since the $150-million, first-class gaming and entertainment destination Live! Casino Pittsburgh opened its gates in November 2020 under the reputable The Cordish Companies’ brand, the two have set up a $21-million Local Share Account (LSA). The LSA money was used to generate grants that have since reached a number of municipalities and non-profit organizations in […]
Casino
July 21, 2023
Tribal Gaming Revenue Reaches $40.9B in Latest NIGC Report
The results for the fiscal year 2022 have reached $40.9 billion in total gross gaming revenue, which is a 4.9% gain in FY2021. The results were presented by Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer and Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland who pointed out the sustained momentum of the sector and the opportunities for further growth down the road. […]
Casino
July 21, 2023
Interblock Snaps up Aruze Gaming America’s ETGs
Interblock has confirmed that it’s buying out electronic table games (ETG). The company, which develops products for the iGaming industry, will strengthen its own offering in the vertical by securing the remaining assets from Aruze Gaming America. Aruze’s ETGs Change Hands Interblock is moving confidently in the vertical as well, as the company is acquiring […]
Sports
July 21, 2023
2023 Highpoint.com 400 Pocono NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s been an interesting summer in NASCAR with some really strange results over the last couple of weeks. Martin Truex Jr. is the one who won the rain-delayed race on Monday, thus putting an end to a sort of disappointing run with finishes in 29th and 32nd place in the two races prior. The No […]
Legal
July 20, 2023
Hawkeyes Lineman Absent From Big Ten Media Days Amidst NCAA Investigation
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) investigation targeted 41 athletes and one employee at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, alleging they violated gambling-related rules. Defensive lineman Noah Shannon admitted he was among these suspects, preferring to wait for the review to end before representing his team during Big Ten Media Days. Shannon […]
Insider
July 20, 2023
Viant Builds Omnichannel Ad Campaigns in the Age of Rapid Online Gambling Industry Growth
Jon Schulz is the Chief Marketing Officer at Viant Technology. In this role, Jon leads brand and product marketing, advertising and demand generation, strategic partnerships, corporate communications and creative services. Jon also serves as the corporate sustainability lead for Viant Jon is a recognized industry thought leader with more than 30 years of experience in […]
Legal
July 20, 2023
Steve Wynn Agrees to Pay $10M and Cut Ties with Nevada Gaming
Steve Wynn, the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, has agreed to pay a fine of $10 million to settle his outstanding trouble in Nevada. In addition, the mogul will leave Nevada gaming for good. Mr Wynn has been in hot water in the state after he was accused of sexual abuse and misconduct against female […]
