Three bills that seek to legalize Texas sports betting will be heard, for the first time since being introduced, in the House of Representatives State Affairs Committee on Wednesday, March 22. Two of the bills seek to legalize “destination resorts,” casino gaming, and sports betting; while the third only seeks to allow online sports betting.
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The man responsible for sports betting in his state is back at work. Senator Joseph Addabbo has rolled out a New York online gambling bill that would regulate web based casino games, including slot machines. The bill also has provisions for live dealer and table games, as well as for online poker. In true New
Baseball season is almost upon us! And with it, the new MLB FanDuel multi-year partnership! As baseball fans watch preseason games and watch for the real first pitch of the season, FanDuel now has the co-exclusive right to use official League branding for its products, including the FanDuel Sportsbook and in Daily Fantasy games. Starting
They’ve kept it going for nearly two years! Yes, January marked the 23rd consecutive month that Nevada gaming revenue streak has hit the billion dollar mark, according to a report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Now, let’s just hope that our reporting this doesn’t jinx them! The state reported revenue for the first month
As we head toward St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve got a review for the Shamrock Fortunes slot machine! In this game, a happy-go-lucky leprechaun discovers not one, not two, but three pots of gold at the end of his rainbow! Delivered on the AGS Spectra Upright 43 game cabinet, this slot comes with vibrant graphics and
Late last month, we reported on several violations of Massachusetts sports betting regulations from three operators in the state. One of those violations came when Encore Boston Harbor allowed bets to be placed on games for Boston College women’s basketball. Now, they’ve done it again. Encore admitted to their mistake when it happened before, blaming
Many people are wondering when New York online gambling and poker will become a reality. And while neither will happen anytime soon, the wheels are now in motion! New legislation is circulating to make New York online poker and casino games a reality! And if you love what they did with mobile sports betting, you
Estimates from the American Gaming Association are that over $15 billion will be bet on March Madness this year, and that from nearly 70 million gamblers across the country. The growth of bets on the NCAA tournaments has been driven by a resurgence of bracket contests as well as Americans taking advantage of the expansion
It was a banner year for the US gambling industry in 2022. That momentum appears to have carried over in the first month of 2023, as yet another record was set for revenue in a single month. Our friends at the American Gaming Association keep track of these sorts of things, and they report a
New Jersey gambling revenue is keeping pace with the rest of the country. The state of Nevada kept their streak of billion dollar months rolling along int he month of January, and gambling across America set a record of $5.5 billion at the same time. Now, New Jersey has reported a jump of over 10%
It’s our review for the FruitMax Cashlinez online slot from Kalamba Games! It has all the charm of a classic fruit machine, but with a twist of Bingo! There are Bonus Spins and a Bonus Round! Wild Symbols and Multipliers! Plus, special features like the K-Cash Spins, Cashlinez Bonus, and even a Buy Bonus! The
Blueprint, part of Merkur Group UK, announced the appointment of experienced industry executives Neil McCartney as Head of Corporate Accounts, and Iain Graham as Head of Business Development. Joining Blueprint are the former Inspired machine specialists Neil McCartney, who previously worked for Barcrest; and Iain Graham, whose resume also includes roles in both Gala
In an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Mikael Lijtenstein, CEO of AstroPay, explained the differences between the different markets that comprise Latin America from the point of view of payment gateways, he analyzed the main demands from operators, and highlighted the importance of these alternatives for the younger audience: “The younger the population, the more likely
Premier Greyhound Racing -a recently-launched joint venture between sports betting and gaming giant Entain and racing group Arena Racing Company- has appointed working peer and former Chair of Greyhound Board of Great Britain Lord Lipsey as Chairman. “Lord Lipsey brings a vast and varied experience both in and outside of the greyhound racing and betting
Developer and publisher of games for mobile and web platforms SciPlay has appointed three new directors to its Board, increasing it to nine members. The executives bring decades of experience across the technology, gaming and digital entertainment industries. The company, which has Light & Wonder (formerly known as Scientific Games Corporation) as its largest shareholder,
Pennsylvania’s Rivers Casino Philadelphia is voluntarily banning smoking on its gaming floor, the Rush Street Gaming venue announced on Thursday. In a letter sent to employees, Michael Grisar, the casino’s vice president of operations, wrote that starting Friday, April 29, smoking “will not be permitted indoors in any locations of the property.” The venue has
Sports betting services provider Kambi Group plc has signed a mobile sportsbook agreement with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment in Ontario, Canada, both parties announced on Tuesday. Kambi will support MGE’s PlayFallsview online mobile sportsbook brand, following the regulated market opening in April. “The Canadian market, and Ontario in particular, is full of potential for Kambi
PlayBonds‘ authorities officially announced the relaunch of its online bingo offering, by integrating more functionalities from END 2 END’s omnichannel platform. In this way, the Brazilian iGaming operator will have one of the most recognized Multiplayer Bingo technologies available in the market, while enabling it to offer a very wide variety of real-time bingo games
Sports betting is now legal in Maine. Gov. Janet Mills has signed bill LD 585 into law, which allows retail and mobile sportsbook operations in the Pine Tree State. The legalization comes after Mills vetoed a bill in early 2020, which made fans believe this time would never come. The new market provides tribes in
Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Gaming and Entertainment division, has taken its content live in Italy with renowned operator PokerStars. The launch is to be followed by other major markets on the continent, including the UK, Denmark, Spain, Greece, and Romania. A selection of the supplier’s titles is now available to PokerStars’ Italian customers, including Book of Ra, Dolphin’s Pearl