Legal
February 17, 2023
William Hill Investigation into Cash Voucher Fraud Uncovers More Accomplices
The Las Vegas Review-Journal confirmed Thursday that more individuals, allegedly involved in the embezzlement scheme against William Hill were identified. This takes the number of people, involved in the scheme to a total of five. The new report confirms that Persha Stanley and Anthony Cuddeback are the two individuals charged on Monday for their alleged […]
Casino
February 17, 2023
Full House Resorts’ The Temporary by American Place Opens Today
Full House Resorts, a Nevada-based casino developer and operator, is expanding its portfolio of properties with a new venue in Illinois. The Temporary by American Place is scheduled to open its doors today, February 17. The new casino is strategically located in close proximity to O’Hare International Airport. Once at the airport, visitors need to […]
Casino
February 17, 2023
New Jersey Casinos Bring in $211M in January
The latest data by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has shown that the casino properties in Atlantic City managed to bring as much as $211.6 million from in-person gambling last month. In-Person Gambling Continues Annual Recovery The results were up 15% on 2022’s results, but they still trailed behind pre-pandemic levels. Retail betting […]
Lottery
February 17, 2023
Intralot Appointed Deputy CEO Nikolakopoulos as CEO
Gaming and lottery technology provider Intralot SA announced that the Chairman of the Board of its US subsidiary, Intralot, Inc., Nikolaos Nikolakopoulos, stepped down from the board to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the company. Stepping down to CEO The appointment of Nikolakopoulos as CEO of Intralot, Inc. will commence as soon […]
Sports
February 16, 2023
Calvin Ridley Applies for Reinstatement, Hopes to Return to the NFL
Calvin Ridley, an American football wide receiver, was suspended from the NFL for wagering on sports. The reformed player acknowledged his mistake and will now try to return to competing. Ridley Wagered on Sports Ridley was suspended after placing several mobile wagers in November 2021. It is known that Ridley placed around 10 bets and […]
Casino
February 16, 2023
Bally’s Enters the Race for the Limited New York Licenses
The New York State Gaming Commission recently opened the application bidding process for three new downstate casino licenses, and the list of applicants continues to grow. Bally’s is the latest operator to submit its proposal. While the operator’s project seems sound, it will have to compete with other industry heavyweights sporting equally compelling propositions. The […]
Industry
February 16, 2023
CDI Closed Arlington Heights Property Sale with the Bears
Racing and wagering entertainment operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced on Wednesday that it has closed the $197.2 million sale of 326 acres of property in Arlington Heights, Illinois, to the Chicago Bears. Property Sale Completed The sale of the land of the former Arlington International Racecourse property to the Chicago Bears was agreed upon […]
Casino
February 16, 2023
Dreamscape Unveils Plans for Rio Hotel & Casino Revamp
The New York-based real estate development and investment firm confirmed Wednesday it completed an $850 million capital raise. Raymond James led the equity private raise for the capital placement while Wells Fargo was in charge of managing the funding. Thanks to the capital raise, Dreamscape will finance a multi-phase renovation of its iconic Rio Hotel […]
Business
February 16, 2023
Caesars to Expand Caesars Rewards Program with NY Merchants
Currently, Caesars Rewards is recognized as the largest loyalty program within the gambling industry. The program has more than 60 million members, putting Caesars at the helm of customer loyalty within the vertical offering unique experiences and benefits for its customers. Ultimately, Caesars Rewards establishes a network of gaming, hospitality, entertainment, shopping, dining and other […]
Lottery
February 16, 2023
CA Lottery Reveals Edwin Castro as $2.04bn Powerball Winner
The jackpot, which is the largest lottery jackpot in the history of the US, was hit with just one winning ticket that was sold to Edwin Castro in Los Angeles County, an unincorporated community in the foothills northeast of the city of Los Angeles. The ticket with winning numbers 10, 33, 41, 47 and 56, and […]
