Legal
March 16, 2023
Iowa Catches Online Casino Legalization Fever in 2023
A bill filed in the Iowa General Assembly this Monday wants to see the legalization of online casino gambling in the state and expand the reach of gaming. Presently, the land-based casino industry supports 17,420 jobs and has an estimated economic impact of $2.8 billion across the 23 commercial and tribal properties in the state. […]
Business
March 15, 2023
LVCVA to Sell 10 Acres of Strip Land for $125M
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) approved the sale of 10 acres of land on the Las Vegas Strip. The deal, which will see the entity sell the parcel to Brett Torino and Paul Kanavos for $12.5 million per acre, was unanimously approved by LVCVA’s directors. The $125 million deal will see the […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
Microbetting Operator Betr to Expand into Core Markets
Betr, a gambling startup focused on microbetting, announced its product offering would expand into core markets for pre-match and in-play betting in time for the NCAA’s March Madness. Pre-Match Betting with a 0% Margin The expansion into pre-betting and in-play betting will allow bettors with Betr to wager on a team to win, team to […]
Legal
March 15, 2023
Bally Sports Owner Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks to Shed $8B Debt
The broadcaster behind Bally Sports regional sports networks (RSN), Diamond Sports Group (DSG) announced Tuesday it is in the process of finalizing a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with companies that hold the majority of its debt, as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group. This is a strategic move that ultimately seeks to eliminate a debt of […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
Vermont Considers Mobile Sports Betting Legalization
Lawmakers in Vermont continue to discuss a measure that would see the state launch its own mobile sports betting market. While some are still reluctant to expand the state’s wagering industry, others believe that legal betting will prevent the black market from reigning supreme. The bill in question goes under the name H.127 and, if […]
Casino
March 15, 2023
Borgata to Rebrand, Redesign The Water Club for $55M
The remodel will be all-encompassing for the guest experience, bringing new nautical design elements and celebrating the beauty of Atlantic City’s Marina District. Guests will be able to enjoy the new experience right from the start with their arrival through settling into their accommodations. New Design to Invoke Coastal Feelings The design and craftsmanship of […]
Sports
March 15, 2023
St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
St. Louis City is the only team in the 2023 MLS that has a 100% record after three rounds. The new franchise has been brilliant in the offense, scoring 8 goals in three games. The big question is whether they can continue their scoring spree this Saturday when they’re taking on a team that’s conceded […]
Casino
March 15, 2023
Egan Escape and Warner Bros. Bring New Horror Attraction to Las Vegas
Escape IT, an IT-themed escape room, has finally opened its doors in Las Vegas after being delayed last year. New IT-themed Escape Room Spans Over More Than 30,000 Square Feet Escape IT spans more than 30,000 square feet and is described as a revolutionary new take on traditional escape room experiences. Developed by Jason Eagon, […]
Sports
March 15, 2023
North Carolina Seeks to Legalize Sports Betting in 2023
Tar Heel State lawmakers believe that they have sufficient support to see a sports betting bill through. This comes a year after talks about sports gambling legalization got muddled in the House of Representatives, although they did win the Senate during last year’s session. Regardless, no final decision was reached and the previous attempt petered […]
Casino
March 14, 2023
Couple Hits Two Keno Jackpots at the Same Time
A one-in-a-million situation has occurred at Rampart Casino in Las Vegas where a married man and woman simultaneously hit the Keno jackpot on two separate machines. The couple collectively won more than $100,000. The unlikely happening was recorded on Saturday night at the casino. The two winners were playing Four Card Keno video machines at […]
