Casino
April 8, 2022
New Jersey Getting Closer to Banning Smoking in Casinos
Casino workers, legislators, and supporters of a proposed smoke ban for casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will hold a rally next week. Atlantic City Casinos Workers to Hold a Rally Next Week The Americans for Nonsmoker’s Rights Foundation (ANRF) is a non-profit advocacy group that seeks to protect the rights of everyone to breathe […]
Sports
April 8, 2022
WatchandWager Seals Lease Deal With Arizona Downs Racetrack
Webis Holdings’ main American subsidiary WatchandWager with offices in California, San Francisco, and Lexington, Kentucky has signed a deal that will allow it to operate harness racing in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The Arizona Downs racetrack will host WatchandWager’s live harness racing as well as pari-mutuel betting on races. The racebook may also provide food and […]
Sports
April 8, 2022
PlayStar Appoints Jon Bowden as CMO to Help it Rise above the Noise
PlayStar, a challenger online casino brand, continues to pursue differentiation in the US market. Hellbent on success, the company has appointed industry heavyweight Jon Bowden to the position of chief marketing officer. Bowden Will Help PlayStar Outmatch Its Rivals Bowden is an experienced gambling industry professional who will help PlayStar achieve its goals. The specialist […]
Legal
April 8, 2022
US Prosecutor Calls for Former Goldman Sachs Banker’s Conviction on ML Charges
On Monday, April 4, Assistant United States attorney Alixandra Smith from Brooklyn federal court started her closing arguments in the almost two-month trial of the ex-Goldman Sachs top investment banker from Malaysia, Roger Ng, who is charged with money laundering conspiracy, embezzlement, and bribery. Ng Faces Justice in Brooklyn Federal Court Per the court records, […]
Industry
April 8, 2022
Casinos and Racinos in Ohio Rake up $216M, Set New Record
March was a successful month for casinos and racinos in Ohio, judging by data released Thursday. Ohio’s Gambling Businesses Set New Record in March The casinos and racinos in Ohio set a new record last month. Data released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery, reveals that the gaming revenue for casinos […]
Sports
April 7, 2022
The Seneca Nation Spent Thousands on State Criticism Ads
The Seneca Nation of Indians is spending tens of thousands of dollars on commercials to criticize New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for spending taxpayer money on Buffalo Bills new stadium, local media Spectrum News reported. Handouts to the NFL According to the advertisement information by outlets provided in the media report, the Seneca Nation spent […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Judge Hearing on Atlantic City PILOT Dispute Postponed to April 24
As announced at the beginning of February, a ruling over the payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) bill for Atlantic City was expected to pop up in the upcoming weeks. After New Jersey declined to be a part of a mediation that could have resolved the dispute with Atlantic County, the heated topic was expected to come to an […]
Legal
April 7, 2022
Missouri’s Proposed Sports Betting Bill Might Include a Higher Tax Rate
The Missouri sports wagering bill has passed in the state House last month, but now, it is highly likely that a higher tax rate will be included, if it is debated and passed in the state Senate. Although a specific number wasn’t revealed, the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Dan Hegeman, stated that he […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Michigan Greenlit for Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement Entry
Michigan has received the green light for joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement. Thanks to this, Michigan’s poker players who use one of the regulated operators will be allowed to play against competitors from other states that are part of the agreement. Michigan Shares Liquidity with Three Other States The Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement currently […]
Sports
April 7, 2022
DraftKings to Launch Baseball Podcasts Featuring Jared Carrabis
DraftKings, a sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator, has unveiled a new podcast series, featuring Jared Carrabis – a famous American baseball expert and journalist. Baseball Is Not Dead Despite being a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox franchise, Carrabis is known as one of the most unbiased and influential personalities when it […]
