Legal
December 6, 2022
Pace-O-Matic Welcomed VA Skill Games Injunction Extension
Developer of skill games Pace-O-Matic (POM) welcomed in a written statement Virginia’s court decision to extend the injunction allowing skill games to continue operating in the state. Skill Games Operations to Continue Greensville County Justice Louis R. Lerner extended the operation of skill games in Virginia, at least until the spring of 2023 when the […]
Casino
December 6, 2022
VICI Properties to Fund Century Casinos Caruthersville Expansion
Experiential real estate investment trust (REIT) VICI Properties announced plans to use its Partner Property Growth Fund and finance an expansion project for Century Casinos in Missouri. Financing New Casino Project VICI Properties will provide the funds for a new land-based casino project at Century Casino Caruthersville, in Caruthersville, Missouri, comprising a casino and an […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
October 2022, the Second-Highest Month of Total Wagers for Colorado
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming, which is responsible for overseeing the honesty and integrity of the gaming industry in the state, has released its sports betting numbers for October. The regulator that aims to become the trusted partner to all Coloradans looking to easily navigate and thrive in the complex industry has […]
Sports
December 5, 2022
PokerStars and NHL’s Red Wings Joined Forces
PokerStars, a Flutter-owned operator describing itself as “the world’s best online poker room,” has penned a sponsorship agreement with the Detroit Red Wings, a franchise from the National Hockey League. PokerStars Joined Forces with the Detroit Red Wings As per the agreement, PokerStars will join the team as a sponsor and promote online poker while […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Dave Ramsey Criticizes US Universities over Sports Betting Deals
In 2018, one decision of the US Supreme Court changed the gambling landscape in the country significantly. Back then, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was ruled unconstitutional, allowing the statewide expansion of sports betting. PASPA used to limit the activity to Nevada but once it was repealed, each US state was given […]
Casino
December 5, 2022
North Dakota Tribes Sign Sports Betting Compact
Gambling in North Dakota was on the cusp of a revolution last month. However, with proposals to expand it beyond tribal lands being rejected, the changes are somewhat limited comparatively. Tribes Ink Gambling Deal, Expand Offerings Governor Doug Burgum signed multiple 10-year gambling compacts with Native Indian tribes in North Dakota. These compacts will see […]
Industry
December 2, 2022
Leadstar Media Launched US Dedicated Website in Spanish
Betting and gaming affiliate company Leadstar Media AB announced its product portfolio has been expanded with a new website aimed at Spanish-speaking markets across North America. ‘Content Tailored for Hispanic-American Bettors’ The launch of the new website by Leadstar Media marks the seventh website operated by the Swedish-based lead generation and media firm in the […]
Legal
December 2, 2022
Alabama Authorities Seize 108 Illegal Machines
Alabama authorities have seized more than a hundred gambling machines in Etowah County. The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made as of the time of this writing. Five Illegal Casinos Were Identified and Raided The police began investigating the case following complaints from people in an East Gadsden neighborhood. Thanks to […]
Sports
December 2, 2022
NY Senator Asks Regulator to Clamp Down on “Predatory Sportsbook Bonuses”
Chair of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Pete Harckham has worked on a bill asking the State Gaming Commission to clamp down on “predatory sportsbook bonuses.” The newly introduced Senate Bill 9605 requires the state regulator to promulgate a series of “rules and regulations” in connection to “predatory sportsbook bonuses in mobile […]
Business
December 2, 2022
James D. Schultz Becomes Scientific Games’ EVP of Global Policy and Government Affairs
On Thursday, Scientific Games named James D Schultz, a highly experienced attorney, and policy advisor, as its executive vice president of global public policy and government affairs. Government Affairs, Public Policy, and Advocacy In this position, Schultz will be responsible for unified government affairs, public policy, and advocacy agenda in order to support the global […]
