Industry
August 11, 2022
Sports Betting Handle for Maryland Operators Decreases in July
Maryland is among the US states that currently offer sports betting. It was back in December when the state launched legal sports betting, but restricted the activity to land-based venues. Sportsbooks in Maryland Report $15.5M Betting Handle in July After a few months of operation, the market is yet to grow further and expand. Judging […]
Sports
August 11, 2022
SportsGrid and WynnBet Reveal Insight-Driven Betting Partnership
SportsGrid has signed a new agreement with Wynn Resorts’ sports betting arm, WynnBet. Thanks to this tie-up, WynnBet will offer content for the upcoming In-Game Live All Access Saturday edition. SportsGrid and WynnBet Team up for In-Game Live All Access Saturday This production focuses on a panel of experts who will introduce audiences to broader […]
Poker
August 11, 2022
Sapphire Las Vegas Seeks to Add Poker Machines
Sapphire Las Vegas, the world’s largest gentlemen’s club, wants to bring more entertainment to its visitors. The venue plans to capitalize on the growing popularity of gambling and add poker machines to its offer. However, doing so is easier said than done. Sapphire Has to Acquire a License To proceed with its plans, Sapphire Las […]
Business
August 11, 2022
Disney CEO Suggests Sportsbook Partnership During Financial Results Call
The Walt Disney Company reported a 26% increase in revenue for the company’s third fiscal quarter ending on July 2, 2022. However, what made the news was not the sound financial results, but CEO Bob Chapek discretely hinting that Disney is looking to expand its diverse product portfolio with sports betting. 14.4 million New Subscriptions […]
Legal
August 11, 2022
Georgia’s Democrat Gov Candidate Supports Gambling
Stacey Abrams, Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia, said she would support education and gambling if she is elected. Abrams plans to provide successful students with more opportunities and to fight for the legalization of gambling in the state. Abrams Plans to Use Gambling Tax Money to Fuel Education The Democrat nominee explained her goal […]
Lottery
August 11, 2022
EQL Games Deploys iLottery Solutions to Michigan Lottery
The Michigan Lottery is set to expand its reach through a new partnership with EQL Games, a studio and supplier of digital content. Thanks to this alliance, EQL Games will be able to roll out its bespoke products on the iLottery platform, empowering players to experience new forms of entertainment the next time they come […]
Industry
August 11, 2022
Jerry Ferrara Signs on with BetMGM as Brand Ambassador
Actor Jerry Ferrara will become the newest celebrity partner of leading US gambling operator BetMGM. Ferrara will feature in a marketing campaign for the brand, participate in various promotional events, and co-host its long-running sports podcast “Unleashed.” Ferrara Is an Emerging Movie and TV Celebrity Ferrara is best known for his role as Turtle on […]
Sports
August 10, 2022
Marlon Vera vs Dominick Cruz UFC on ESPN 41 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The bantamweight fight between Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz headlines UFC on ESPN 41 on Saturday, August 13. Online sportsbooks all see Vera as the odds-on favorite in this bout, but we don’t think Cruz should be underestimated. After all, The Dominator is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion. So, can Cruz upset the odds, or […]
Sports
August 10, 2022
BetRivers Supports Jai Alai, an Almost Forgotten Sport
From 19 to 21 August, Magic City Jai-Alai in Miami will host the third US National Jai-Alai Championship with the support of online sportsbook operator BetRivers. Over 60 amateur and professional players from all over the country will compete for the $25,000 prize fund. Jai Alai Was on the Verge of Disappearing in the USA […]
Casino
August 10, 2022
New Partial Ban on Smoking in Casinos Rejected by Casino Workers
It’s all or nothing – this is the message Atlantic City casino dealers want to send to lobbies trying to strike a middle ground between anti-smoking and pro-smoking campaigners. The debate has raged with some intensity for a while now, with many casinos fearing that prohibiting smoking on-site on their casino gaming floors will turn […]
