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Industry
October 26, 2021
Online Gambling Expansion Reportedly Receives Support from Iowa Gaming Association
It was back in 1983 when Iowa legalized pari-mutuel betting on dog and horse racing. Then, in 1991, the state opened the doors of its first casino. More recently, in 2019, Iowa became the 11th US state to launch legal sports wagering. Will Iowa Expand Online Gambling? Since 2019, 18 commercial and tribal operators have […]
Blockchain
October 25, 2021
Polymarket under CFTC’s Microscope for Derivative Trading
Polymarket, a New York-based cryptocurrency wagering platform, is under investigation by the US Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for breaking financial rules, Bloomberg reported over the weekend. Trading with Derivatives Tasked with regulation for derivatives trading, the CFTC launched a probe into Polymarket, investigating whether the platform is allowing its customers to trade swaps […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
OtherLevels to Boost FireKeepers Casino Online Player Engagement
Sports customer engagement platform OtherLevels announced a new agreement with FireKeepers Casino to become its preferred digital engagement partner. Real-Time Player Data-Based Engagement The partnership between OtherLevels and FireKeepers Casino will leverage messaging capabilities to engage with a broad spectrum of audience segments utilizing customization by preferences, player value, past behavior and geolocation. We are […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
New York Mobile Sports Betting Operators May Work With a 64% Tax Rate
Mobile sports betting operators’ deadline to amend their proposed tax contribution expires today at 5 PM as told by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The Commission also confirmed that a GGR rate of up to 64% could apply to applicants. The Highest Tax Rate Has Been Selected, According to the Commission The NYSGC’s […]
Sports
October 25, 2021
Caesars Adds App ahead of Louisiana Betting Launch
Caesars Entertainment is preparing for a full-scale launch in Louisiana which is expected to get underway with an official go-ahead for interactive wagering on November 1. To give itself time to reach customers and position its product, the company’s best-in-class app has launched on the market ahead of schedule, with consumers able to download, register, […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
GeoComply: Connecticut Betting Fueled by NY in Week One
With Connecticut launching online casinos and sports betting last Tuesday, the first trickles of big data are already in. GeoComply, the company that helps operators in the US provide their services to players based in the same state, has offered a quick summation of the numbers in the first week of betting in the Constitution […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Caesars Adds ex-NGCB Sandra Douglass Morgan as Board Member
Caesars Entertainment has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan to the company’s Board of Directors effective November 7, 2021. Morgan’s appointment, while still subject to regulatory approvals, is an important addition to the company’s ranks of executives as she previously served as a chairwoman to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), making her intimately familiar with the […]
Esports
October 25, 2021
Esports Betting Gets an Official Go-ahead in Connecticut
Esports betting legislation just got another leg up in Connecticut with HB 6451 introducing legal sports gambling in the state last Tuesday, and acknowledging esports as an official “sporting event.” While the debate whether video gaming constitutes a form of athletic competition rages on, to Connecticut lawmakers the issue has been settled insofar as wagering […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Four Iowa Casinos Fined Over Underage Gambling Violations
Four casinos in Iowa are paying a hefty price for not playing by the rules. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has sent the gambling properties fines for violating the state’s age restrictions, with the quarter of casinos on the hook for a combined $130,000. One of the casinos received two fines and is […]
Legal
October 22, 2021
Connecticut: West Haven State Rep Allegedly Stole $600k, Faces Charges
Court documents released by the US Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut reveal that Michael DiMassa was employed for 12 years at the City of West Haven. DiMassa allegedly defrauded the City of West Haven of more than $600,000 which resulted in charges against him of wire fraud. Part of that sum was allegedly used for […]