Casino
February 10, 2023
Nevada Gaming Commission Busts Major Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme
The now-former employee of William Hill was investigated by the Nevada Gaming Commission and the operator’s internal teams which became aware of the scheme last year. William Hill US which was bought by Caesars Entertainment for $4 billion in 2021, has more than 100 race and sportsbook venues in Nevada. The employee who has been […]
Sports
February 10, 2023
Massachusetts Gambling Regulator Examines College Sports-Related Breaches
According to the Massachusetts Gambling Commission (MGC) this is a breach of existing gambling rules, but it’s not yet clear whether the sportsbooks that accepted those wagers would suffer any penalty. Self-Reported Offenses Demonstrate Goodwill The MGC is also on a tight schedule to make mobile sports betting available by March 10, with the Bay […]
Lottery
February 10, 2023
Light & Wonder Trials 100 Top-of-the-Line VLTs for the Oregon Lottery
Retailers in Salem and its surroundings will soon feature 100 new machines, giving players access to some of Light & Wonder’s best-performing games. If the trial run is successful, the two parties plan to strengthen their partnership and replace some of the Lottery’s ageing hardware with the newest Light & Wonder technology and content. The […]
Casino
February 10, 2023
Florida Man Walks Away with $1.2M Blackjack Jackpot
The Lake Worth resident received an unexpected birthday present as he won the top progressive prize at Super4 Blackjack. This windfall marks the second high-profile win at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in recent months, serving as a testament to the growing popularity of progressive jackpots across all games. The Winner Got an Exceedingly Rare Hand […]
Sports
February 9, 2023
Covers.com and Caesars Sportsbook Team Up Ahead of Super Bowl LVII
Caesars Sportsbook will collaborate with Covers.com starting on Thursday, February 9, through Sunday, February 12. The partnership begins with Covers visiting Phoenix to record an “on-the-ground” episode of its Sharp 600 podcast, which will focus heavily on game lines and player props, which are expected to be two big parts of the betting markets to […]
Sports
February 9, 2023
Amazon Prime Video Adds New 24/7 Betting Network
The tech and e-commerce giant’s media arm continues to invest in sports-related content and will likely use the newly added channel to gauge interest in a standalone sports app. Amazon has maintained ties with several operators and may attempt further forays in that direction, relying on partnerships for additional gambling content. SportsGrid Complements Amazon’s Existing […]
Legal
February 9, 2023
Hawaii Sees Legal Sports Betting Attempts Fold for 2023
The Aloha State’s dogged resistance to the introduction of legalized gambling is finally beginning to fade, as more legislators have been insisting that the state desperately needs a tourism boost and a way to generate more revenue while taking aim at illegal gambling. Despite the gathering momentum, a proposal that would have seen online sports […]
Business
February 9, 2023
Gannett Announced Strategic Partnership with Gambling.com Group
USA TODAY is one of Gannett’s brands and its audience numbers more than 47 million sports fans who are going to be served in-depth reviews, expert insights, and breaking news under the partnership with Gambling.com Group. There’s obvious room for synergies between what Gambling.com can offer and what Gannett’s audience needs – analysis and betting […]
Industry
February 8, 2023
Fertitta Skeptical about Texas Chances to Legalize Casino Expansion, Sports Gambling
One of the biggest skeptics to share their opinions on the matter is Tilman Fertitta, owner of the NBA franchise the Houston Rockets and the Golden Nugget Casino brands. According to him the current optimism and chatter about expanding the state’s gambling with new casinos is nothing to be hopeful about. Allies of Sports and […]
Sports
February 7, 2023
Record Number of Americans Likely to Bet on Super Bowl LVII
A prediction made by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has outlined a record number of Americans likely to wager on the upcoming American football championship game of the National Football League for the 2022 NFL season. The event will take place on February 12 at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, when the Philadelphia Eagles […]
