Business
December 22, 2021
Continuing US Expansion, Leadstar Secures Virginia License
Swedish-based sports betting and online gambling affiliate company, Leadstar Media, announced Tuesday that it received a license in Virginia. The company received an affiliate license to operate in the Old Dominion and consequently launched four websites that are focused on sports betting. Leadstar Media Is Now Licensed in Virginia Legalized in April 2020, Virginia launched […]
Sports
December 22, 2021
Prophet Exchange Taps Joseph Caputi to Reinforce Compliance
Prophet Exchange, a P2P sport betting exchange provider based in the United States, has tapped Joseph Caputi as its new director of compliance. Caputi brings a wealth of experience that will help Prophet Exchange better navigate the often-complicated context of regulation in the country’s fast-developing betting industry. Caputi is a member of the New Jersey […]
Sports
December 22, 2021
NHL Begins and Extends National Break Due to COVID Fears
The National Hockey League is once again resolving to a measure that it has been ardently trying to avoid. Starting today, the NHL is launching a leaguewide shutdown due to spike I COVID-19 cases among players. So far, 10 out of the league’s 32 franchises have been impacted, forcing their facilities to shut down and […]
Business
December 22, 2021
Royal Caribbean Kicks Smoking Out of Cruise Ships’ Casinos
Royal Caribbean is hoping it can avoid further losses at the hands of COVID-19. In an effort to ensure masks are worn at all times on its ships, the company is implementing a no-smoking policy on its casino floors for all of its vessels. The new rule will come into effect in January. The Smoking […]
Industry
December 22, 2021
Gambling Might Soon Cost More As Minimum Wage Increases Across the US
2021 brought about some increase in wage rates in the US, but 2022 is expected to deliver even more. Since companies aren’t known for absorbing any increase in expense, this means that visiting a casino in 2022 could cost more, as well. Wage Increases Coming to the US According to a report by the National […]
Legal
December 22, 2021
Former LA Official Under Investigation Won’t Come Clean on Gambling Past
Jose Huizar is the focal figure of a six-year investigation into suspected corruption in City Hall politics in Los Angeles. Along with his associates, the former councilman was allegedly involved in a $1.5-million pay-to-play scheme where real estate developers made cash and campaign donations in return for help in getting building permits through the approval […]
Sports
December 21, 2021
BetMGM Makes Horse Racing App Available in Florida and Louisiana
Leading betting operator BetMGM has just launched its mobile horseracing app BetMGM Horse Racing in two more states. The application is live in Florida and Louisiana and will allow local bettors to follow hundreds of racetracks worldwide. BetMGM Goes Live In Florida and Louisiana With the two new states, BetMGM Horse Racing is live in […]
Sports
December 21, 2021
MaximBet Launches F2P Platform MaximBet Play
MaximBet has revealed its first free-to-play platform, MaximBet Play. The betting platform is developed in collaboration between Carousel Group, a leading sports betting and online casino brand, and Maxim, a lifestyle brand. MaximBet Play drives on the technological nous of Splash Tech, a specialist in the development of games and mobile solutions. As a result, […]
Casino
December 21, 2021
PILOT Bill in NJ Has Been Passed, Gov. Phil Murphy Is Set to Sign It
Atlantic City casinos are in for a treat as a hotly debated state legislation that would provide them with tax relief and possibly prevent the closure of four casinos in the region has been passed through the New Jersey State Senate. Even though the proposal was met with strong opposition, and Atlantic County threatened to […]
Sports
December 21, 2021
Browns vs Packers NFL Week 15 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Green Bay Packers are in a celebratory mood after securing the NFC North title in the previous week. What this means is that they can enjoy and have a lovely Christmas Day, which is when they welcome the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field. The Packers have got their job done in the regular season, […]
