Industry
March 24, 2023
GiG Secures Licenses in Maryland and Pennsylvania
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced that it has successfully secured licenses in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania. According to the company, it was handed an Online Sports Wagering Operator License in the former state and a full Interactive Gaming Manufacturer License in the latter. GiG explained that the first of the two licenses, […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Washington DC Mayor Cuts Problem Gambling Services Funding
Sports Handle reported that Washington D.C. has allegedly taken a step back in problem gambling services as the Mayor, Muriel Bowser, seeks to eliminate all funding for the service. Mayor’s Budget Cuts Threaten Progress Against Problem Gambling, Warns Lobbyist Although the Mayor’s office has not made any comments on the motive behind the cut, lobbyist […]
Casino
March 24, 2023
Grand Sierra Resort Visitor Hits $544K Jackpot
The Reno property did not disclose the winner’s full name but identified them as Jessy R. Jessy placed an $8 bet and was about to stop playing when fortune struck and that $8 was turned into the six-figure payout. Jackpots and Privacy Go Hand-in-Hand It Seems Jessy reportedly spent 10 minutes playing on the machine […]
Sports
March 23, 2023
Real Salt Lake vs St. Louis City MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Even though St. Louis City players are in top form since the start of the 2023 MLS season, oddsmakers think it’s Real Salt Lake that’s more likely to win on Saturday. One reason is that these guys are famously good in Utah. Real Salt Lake vs St. Louis City Odds Moneyline Odds Real Salt Lake […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
NCPG Strengthens Advisory Board with New Members
The company has expanded its Advisory Board with new officers who will be helping the organization better guide policies on responsible gambling in North America. Among the new additions is Christopher Hebert, director of the Gaming Division in the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. New Appointees Strengthen the NCPG Hebert will step in the position of […]
Sports
March 23, 2023
March Madness to See $4.5B Wagered Says Macquarie
In fact, some $4.5 billion will be going down on regulated gambling markets across North America. The assessment was made by Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon who took a look at sports betting handle in the country and what drove results over the past few days. Big Handle Goes Down on Specific Rounds The first two […]
Esports
March 23, 2023
Lawsuit Fails Short of Categorizing Loot Boxes as Gambling
Judge Justice Fleming has ruled that loot boxes could not be categorized as a form of gambling, but he allowed another part of the lawsuit to continue. This part singles out EA for its use of what the plaintiffs describe as “deceptive and unconscionable acts or practices,” and cites Canadian consumer protection law to drive […]
Lottery
March 23, 2023
Scientific Games Upgrades Arkansas Scholarship Lottery App
Provider of lottery products, technology and services, Scientific Games, announced today the launch of the new mobile app developed for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, giving players in the state an improved lottery experience. Modernized, Enhanced Features The Club, the new Arkansas Lottery + Club mobile app already available through the Apple App Store and Google […]
Business
March 22, 2023
Intralot’s New CCO Will Spearhead North American Expansion
The new appointment is the latest step amidst Intralot’s restructuring efforts. The gaming and lottery technology provider severely underperformed last year, but several promising high-profile agreements may herald substantial improvements. Bateson’s extensive industry experience and history of success may be just what the company needs to get back on its feet. The Company Is Trying […]
Poker
March 22, 2023
BetMGM Poker Championship Makes Comeback at ARIA in June
The event is hailed as one of the biggest and most entertaining ones in the poker circuit with the No Limit Hold’em Tournament carrying a $2 million prize pool and $3,500 buy-in. The BetMGM Poker Championship will run from Friday, June 9 through Tuesday, June 13 and be hosted out of ARIA’s Poker Room in […]
