Industry
October 13, 2021
Detroit Casinos’ September Revenue Is $110.4 Million, According to MGCB
According to the numbers released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) on Tuesday, the three casinos in Detroit had total revenue of $110.4 million in September. Compared to the revenue of September last year, which was $87.9 million, that is a 25% increase. However, it is worth noting that in September 2020, the facilities […]
Industry
October 13, 2021
Part of the Former Riviera Hotel-Casino Site in Vegas to Get New Life
For more than five decades, the Riviera Hotel-Casino sat proudly among the casinos and resorts dotting the Las Vegas landscape. It was one of the originals to be included on the Las Vegas Boulevard row of gambling properties, but came to an end in 2015. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) bought it […]
Industry
October 12, 2021
Las Vegas Inbound Traffic in September Down as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Gaming industry analysts are predicting a strong Q4, especially for tourism in Las Vegas, despite a rising number of Delta COVID-19 positive cases. These have slowed the traffic at all casinos in Nevada, and the current challenges that Southwest Airlines is facing are exacerbating the situation. Carlo Santarelli, a Deutsche Bank analyst, sent a note […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
Revealing Gambling Documentary to Hit British TV Screens
“Paul Merson: Football, Gambling & Me” is a documentary that will reveal the issues the famous football player and manager has experienced throughout his life. The film starts at 21:00 BST and is yet another production by the broadcaster dedicated to the hazards of excessive gambling. The plot will revolve around Merson’s unfortunate story in […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
UKGC’s Action Against Sorare Angers Fantasy Football Fans
On October 8, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has released a statement, informing the public that blockchain-based fantasy football game Sorare lacks a UK gambling license. The announcement was made in a consumer information notice on the regulator’s official website. The UKGC Targets Sorare The UKGC started the notice by saying that “it has come […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
Nevada Gaming Commission Has Its First Female Chair
On Friday, Nevada Senator Ben Kieckhefer and former Judge Jennifer Togliatti were appointed to the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) by Governor Steve Sisolak. With this move, the gambling authority’s regulatory panel of five members will have its first female chair. Togliatti Becomes The First Female Chair in the Commission’s 62-Year History Togliatti, who retired in […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
NASDAQ Predicts That Retail Brokers Will Join the Sports Betting Industry
The head of NASDAQ’s North American markets stated on Thursday that in the future, betting on sports is likely to occur via exchanges and retail brokers like Robinhood Markets Inc. In June, NASDAQ took a stake in Sporttrade, a new start-up sports betting operator who plans on launching a New Jersey betting app by the […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
The George Washington Bridge in New York Has Its Own “Sportsbook”
New Yorkers have always been known for their resiliency and determination. If they want it, they figure out how to get it. New York has been making progress with its expected launch of online sports betting, but the process is taking longer than anticipated. Instead of patiently waiting, however, sports betting fans have figured out […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
Online Sports Betting and iGaming Ready to Hit Connecticut
It’s not uncommon to see states introduce land-based gaming operations before their virtual counterpart, although a few states dove straight in and launched online gaming right from the start. That proved to be an intelligent move, given the havoc caused by COVID-19, and online sports betting and casinos continue to find more support. Connecticut wanted […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
Jumbo Interactive Brings Nigel Atkinson as General Manager for UK
Jumbo Interactive, an Australian lottery retailer, has tapped Nigel Atkinson as its next general manager for the United Kingdom in light of an expansion push throughout new markets. Atkinson’s experience reflects Jumbo Interactive’s ambitions in the country. He will see to the day-to-day operations of the retailer’s Gatherwell subsidiary. Atkinson’s experience spans several diverse positions, one at […]