Business
May 6, 2022
Bally’s Corporation Rejected Standard General’s Takeover Offer
The gaming company Bally’s Corporation has turned down a takeover proposal from the investor giant Standard General. As of now, the former company will focus on its business and upping the price of its shares. Bally’s Turned down the Offer The offer put forward by the investors in January sought to buy out Bally’s at […]
Industry
May 6, 2022
NCPG Plans to Introduce Universal Gambling Harm Hotline for USA
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) grows concerned with the lack of a universal hotline that gamblers can call to get help. A Universal Hotline Will Incentivize People to Seek Help As more US jurisdictions launch their own gambling and sports betting markets, gambling harm rates are also on the rise. This has led […]
Industry
May 5, 2022
MaximBet Teams with Flows for Automation and Innovation
Sports betting and gaming brand MaximBet announced today a new strategic partnership with Flows that will bring automation to its processes and further enhance customer experience. Develop and Integrate New Intelligent Features The partnership between North America’s lifestyle sports betting and online casino brand MaximBet and the operator of automation platform Flows will see a […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Caesars Grants $3.3M Donation to US Non-profit Organizations
Caesars Entertainment, the leading casino-entertainment company, revealed details regarding a $3.3 million donation to both local and national US non-profit organizations. New $3.3M Donation Helps Non-profit Organizations around the US The company said on Wednesday that its corporate giving platform, Caesars Foundation, completed a new $3.3 million donation to non-profit organizations around the US. Overall, […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Atlantic City Casino Workers in Strong Position for Pay Increase
As demand for casino workers continues to mount from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, unionized staffers in New Jersey are coming together to leverage their worth and demand better pay from operators. Bob McDevitt of Unite Here Local 54, a union representing over 10,000 of Atlantic City casino workers, argues that the current labor negotiations […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Nevada Gaming Control Board Gives Two-Year License to Accel Entertainment
Illinois-based terminal operator and slot machine provider Accel Entertainment is up for a two-year license in Nevada, according to a recent recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The license will allow Accel to offer its slot machines and amusement devices to restaurants, bars, truck stops, and gaming cafes in the state. The License Depends […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
Playmaker Capital Boosted Its Americas Presence with The Sports Drop Acquisition
Playmaker Capital, a community-oriented sports media company, has finished the acquisition of The Sports Drop. The Sports Drop Joined the Playmaker Family The Sports Drop is a highly successful sports and entertainment content provider that has a whopping average of over 30 million views a month. This is backed by 200 million ad impressions each […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Man Pleads Guilty over Gambling Addiction-Driven Bank Heists
When gambling addiction strikes, crime usually follows. This is the case of Davis County Clerk Auditor’s Office employee who found himself forced to steal to try and cover a mounting gambling debt. In his desperation, Kevin Dean Rasband, turned to robbery and held up two banks. Pleading guilty in front of US District Judged Ted […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Chicago Mayor Denies Reports That Bally’s Won the Chicago Casino Bid
Lori Lightfoot, the mayor of Chicago, has denied all claims that Chicago accepted a bid made by Bally’s over a casino project in River West. After dismissing all of the reports on Tuesday, Lightfoot stated that evaluation is still ongoing and a decision is yet to be made. Media Outlets in Chicago View Bally’s as […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
MLB Player Association Looking for Sports Gambling Partnerships
After the NCAAB has said it would not object to schools and conferences applying for partnerships with sports betting companies, and leveraging their data for financial gain, the MLB Players Association is looking to help players get the most out of their careers through similar arrangements. Players are now officially allowed to pursue collaborations with […]
