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Filip Mishevski
AuthorFilip Mishevski has been covering online gambling and cryptocurrencies for the past few years. He has written countless articles, how-to-guides, insights and news, and is keen on sharing his extensive knowledge in the aforementioned fields. He’s very passionate about soccer and MMA and is interested in how the online gambling industry will shape our future and thus, influence our lives.
Legal
November 25, 2021
DOJ Sued by IGT Over Lack of Wire Act Response
The US Department of Justice is being sued by IGT as it seeks affirmation that it can’t be charged with violating the Federal Wire Act. The lottery provider is asking for declaratory relief that the law, which was brought in 1961 and, depending on the week, applies to interstate gambling, won’t be applied to its […]
Legal
November 25, 2021
Authorities Bust Illegal Gambling Ring Targeting South Koreans
Authorities have busted an illegal site that was targeting gamblers in South Korea and had ties with the Philippines. As the Yonhap News Agency reports, the website’s base of operations was a hotel-casino. As a result of the criminal ring, around 130 people in South Korea were taken into custody. Website Dismantled, Nine Arrested Even […]
Legal
November 24, 2021
Appellate Court Revives Lawsuit Against Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts
A sexual harassment lawsuit that was filed against the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn, and the company itself by nine women will go forward after a decision made by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday. In the original ruling, the suit was dismissed in July 2020 by James Mahan, […]
Industry
November 24, 2021
Victorian Government Appoints Fran Thorn as Chair of New Gaming Regulator
Victoria’s new gambling regulator has its first chairperson, who was appointed by the Victorian government. Fran Thorn, the former Department of Health Secretary, has been tasked with creating and leading the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). Once she takes office in January 2022, her term will last three years. VGCCC Replaces VCGLR as […]
Business
November 23, 2021
Atlantic City Casinos Post Gross Profit of $310 Million in Q3
The third quarter for the nine casinos in Atlantic City was nothing short of amazing, as the state figures, which were released on Monday, showed that their gross operating profit was more than double than the same period in 2020. As the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement posted, the total profit for July, August […]
Casino
November 23, 2021
Two Detroit Casinos Will Mandate Masks, Regardless of Vaccination Status
MGM Grand and MotorCity Casino in Detroit will mandate masks for all patrons who visit their premises, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not. This new rule will be in effect today (Tuesday, November 23) at noon. The New Rule Is the Outcome of the Face Mask Advisory Mask requirements at these two casinos […]
Business
November 22, 2021
Two MGM Resorts Casinos in Mississippi Apply for Mobile Wagering Licenses
Two MGM Resorts casinos have expressed interest in on-site mobile betting, as the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) confirms. While speaking to Gambling.com, the MGC executive director, Jay McDaniel, stated that no other casinos have approached him about offering mobile sports betting services on-site. The new sports betting bill could be introduced by the start of […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
NY Senator Wants Sports Betting at Racetracks
New York sports betting is set to expand with the launch of mobile applications, which is still a pending process. To make the expansion even bigger, state senator Joseph Addabbo wants to include racetracks and certain other venues. The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering’s chair filed Senate Bill S7536 on Friday for January’s […]
Business
November 19, 2021
“Get Ready to Rumble” With Betfred’s Latest UK Advertising Campaign
The new nationwide marketing campaign by BetFred called “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” will debut hits weekend on Sky Sports and BT channels. This headline campaign by the bookmaker from Manchester will welcome sports fans in the UK to stadiums and what’s even more entertaining is that it will feature the legendary boxing ring-announcer Michael […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Maryland Sports Betting Is Set to Become Legal in the Next Few Days
Sports betting in Maryland is in its final phase of approval and could become legal in the next few days after five commercial casinos got the formal green light to provide patrons with this type of service. This development comes just one day after casinos in the states joined forces and pressured authorities to speed […]