Sports
February 14, 2022
Iowa Posts Record January Sports Handle in 2022
Iowa has enjoyed another solid payout as January’s numbers for the state are already in, indicating a particularly strong beginning of the year. According to data released by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on Friday, the total sports betting handle for the last month reached $303.3 million. The Buckeye State has been cashing in […]
Sports
February 14, 2022
Super Bowl LVI Ties the Knot Between Jackpocket and WynnBET
The Jackpocket lottery app and WynnBET, the digital sports betting brand of the global luxury hospitality company, Wynn Resorts, have revealed a new partnership on Sunday that has the two firms collaborating in the New York State market. The pair have already brought exclusive offers to the Empire State as per the official release, which […]
Sports
February 14, 2022
Joe Cunningham Supports Sports Betting Legalization in South Carolina
In a Thursday tweet, Joe Cunningham, the gubernatorial candidate for South Carolina, has expressed his support for sports betting. Talking to his followers, he stated that it is time for the industry to become legal and reap all of the benefits that come with it. The Amount of Money Cannot Be Passed In his tweet, […]
Sports
February 14, 2022
Maine Governor Supports Tribes’ Mobile Betting Licenses, Opens a Dispute
The governor of Maine, Janet Mills sparked a pretty heated dispute with a Bangor lawmaker over a compromise offer on tribal sovereignty. Back in 2020, Mills vetoed a measure on sports betting, but now, the Bangor lawmaker has accused her of subverting the effort because she would let tribes run mobile sports betting. Tribal Expansions […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Gambling Ads Continue to Find More Airtime in the US
Sports betting is here to stay, in the US and across the globe. Like those in any industry, gambling operators want to be able to advertise to attract more customers. However, some believe that there is too much advertising. Countries like Italy, the UK, Australia and others are clamping down on how much – and […]
Legal
February 14, 2022
Texas Lawmakers Try Again to Legalize Casinos, Sports Betting
Many Texas lawmakers want legalized casinos and sports betting. Many Texas residents want them, as well, according to a number of studies. However, the Lone Star State’s governor doesn’t believe any of their opinions matter and he, along with his lieutenant governor, have repeatedly said they would shoot down any legalization efforts. This isn’t stopping […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Department of Justice Seeks Court Help to Overturn Florida Sports Betting Block
Florida’s fight to bring sports betting to the state is headed back to court. A federal judge already shut the state down once, but the story didn’t end there. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is involved now and is ready to do what it takes to support Florida. The next stop is a federal appeals […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Gaming Inspectors Slam New York Gaming Commission Over Misconduct
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned over alleged sexual harassment and other allegations last year. His management style seems to be shared by the New York Gaming Commission (NYGC), which is now facing several serious allegations of wrongdoing. Depending on what action Governor Kathy Hochul wants to take, the NYGC could face some major […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Indiana Sees Sports Betting Give State Casinos a Boost in January
Indiana sports bettors placed more than $500 million in sports wagers last month. This is a new record for the state, but could soon be broken. If Super Bowl betting, once the final tallies are in, is as good as predicted, February could set another new record. Hoosier State Sports Betting Soars The Indiana […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Geoconda Argüello-Kline Retires from the Culinary Union
After a historic three-decade legacy of helping working families within the gaming and hospitality industry in Nevada, Geoconda Argüello-Kline announced her retirement from the Culinary Union. Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Retires Geoconda Argüello-Kline was a part of the Culinary Union for 32 years. For the last 10 years, she served the Union as a secretary-treasurer. During […]