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August 4, 2021
AGA Urges Standardized Gambling Disclaimers Nationwide
Conflicting information in gambling ad disclaimers leads to confusion and lower awareness among problem gamblers, argues America’s largest gambling trade body. AGA Seeks to Set Higher Gambling Protection Standards in Advertising The American Gambling Association (AGA) wants regulatory frameworks to do more in addressing the potential harms of gambling and do so by communicating the available help […]
Industry
August 3, 2021
RSI Trio Named Entrepreneur of the Year in the Midwest
Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin, and Richard Schwartz, executives at Rush Street Interactive (RSI), were named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Midwest Award winners. Recognition for RSI Executives The prestigious award program for entrepreneurs and leaders established by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recognized RSI executive chairman and co-founder Neil Bluhm, RSI CEO Greg Carlin, […]
Industry
August 3, 2021
LVCVA Report: Insight on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Southern Nevada Tourism Industry
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released a new report detailing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in Southern Nevada. Besides decreased visitor volume, tradeshow activities, and air passenger counts, the report outlined that unemployment in the region spiked in 2020. Southern Nevada Tourism Suffers Because of Pandemic Last year, […]
Industry
August 3, 2021
The Pennsylvania Lottery Reports $5 Billion in Game Sales
The Pennsylvania Lottery just recorded its tenth consecutive year in which the profits are running high. On Monday, the PA Lottery announced that the profits for the last fiscal year were north of $1.3 billion. Additionally, more than $5 billion was made by traditional game sales like multi-state draws and scratch-offs. Speaking on the revenue […]
Industry
August 2, 2021
BetRegal Launches Free-to-Play Sportsbook in Canada
BetRegal has announced its Canadian market entry. The company launched its proprietary free-to-play betting platform for sports fans in the country. BetRegal Rolls Out Free-to-Play Platform in Canada BetRegal, the online gambling company, has announced that it entered the Canadian market by launching a free-to-play sports experience dubbed BetRegal.net. The company revealed that the new […]
Industry
August 2, 2021
Caesars Unveiled Most Dynamic Betting App Caesars Sportsbook
Casino giant Caesar Entertainment announced today the launch of Caesars Sportsbook to offer bettors the best-in-class sports betting experience in an easy-to-navigate app with an integrated loyalty program. ‘Like a Caesar’ Caesars Entertainment also launched a comprehensive marketing campaign to unveil Caesars Sportsbook and position it as “the most dynamic sports betting app”, offering extensive […]
Industry
August 2, 2021
TwinSpires Targets Arizona Market Access with the Tonto Apache
Horse racing and online wagering brand TwinSpires announced it entered into a partnership deal with the Tonto Apache Tribe to seek entry into the recently legalized sport betting market in Arizona. Targeting Retail and Online Sports Betting The partnership between the brand owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and the tribe behind the Mazatzal Hotel […]
Industry
August 2, 2021
July Was a Good Month for Macau Casinos, but Trouble Could Be Coming
It is becoming apparent that Macau’s casinos have a long way to go before they can claim victory over the COVID-19 pandemic. The past couple of months have been a roller coaster for the gambling properties, and stability is likely still out of reach. July, however, was a good month, with the six casino operators […]
Industry
July 30, 2021
Andrew Saunders Appointed as Seminole’s VP of Entertainment
Seminole Gaming announced Andrew Saunders was appointed as the company’s new Vice President of Entertainment to spearhead live entertainment efforts for the tribe’s venues across Florida. Wealth of Live Entertainment Business Experience New Vice President of Entertainment Saunders will be responsible for the overall entertainment strategy for the tribal gaming venues in the state, from […]
Industry
July 30, 2021
Tipico and CVC Are Eyeing William Hill’s European, UK operations
Tipico and CVC Capital Partners have set their sights on William Hill’s international assets, up for sale by Caesars Entertainment. Tipico and CVC Show Interest in William Hill’s Non-US Assets Tipico, an international provider of sports betting and casino games, is one of the latest frontrunners for the acquisition of William Hill UK and European assets, […]