Industry
June 27, 2022
NC to Have Third In-Person Sports Betting Outlet
Two casinos currently offer in-person sports wagering in North Carolina. Those are the Harrah’s-branded venues owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Located in the western part of the state, the venues introduced their in-person sportsbooks in March last year. Now, according to a new report, there will be a third in-person sportsbook opening […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
Casino Union Warns Atlantic City Casinos about Serious Financial Consequences
Unionized casino workers know they have an ace up their sleeve and they are not afraid to play it. A refusal by Atlantic City casinos to respond to the demands of their workers may have an adverse impact on what they have called a qualified success in recovering their finances to pre-pandemic results. Treat Workers […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
DoJ Indicts Ohio Man for Gambling and Tax Crimes
A Canton man was charged by a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday. Christos Karasarides Jr. faces several counts of submitting false tax returns, tax evasion, falsifying records, five conspiracies to run illegal gambling operations, an attempt to defraud the IRS, committing money-laundering, and witness tampering. Christos Karasarides Jr. Indicted by DoJ on […]
Business
June 27, 2022
Bally Bet to Face a Tough Fight in New York after Delayed Launch
According to industry insiders, sportsbook operator Bally Bet may finally launch in New York within the next week. The Rhode Island-based brand will be the last of the state’s nine regulated sportsbooks to launch and will face an uphill battle to secure a market share. Recent Launch Delays Could Be an Intentional Move by Bally’s […]
Casino
June 24, 2022
DraftKings Adds Live Dealer Casino Games in West Virginia
Sports gambling company DraftKings announced today its online casino offering in West Virginia has expanded effective Friday, June 24, 2022, offering players in the state more iGaming products including live dealer games. Live Dealer Games, Shared Multiplayer Environment The addition of live dealer casino games will offer DraftKings’ players in West Virginia to compete against […]
Casino
June 24, 2022
$80K Past-Posted Wagers Fine Accepted by Station Casinos
Station Casinos was fined $80,000 in “nuisance value” over accepting north of 300 past-posted wagers. However, there is still some way for Station to go as internal changes are still pending. Station Casinos Fined $80K Station Casinos – the operating subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts – had a complaint filed against it back in September […]
Sports
June 24, 2022
Atlanta Teams to Rethink Strategy for Legalizing Betting
Sports teams are unhappy with Georgia’s reluctance to legalize wagering on sports. Franchise owners firmly believe that sports betting will benefit the industry and make fans more engaged. The Atlanta Braves (baseball), Atlanta Falcons (football), Atlanta Hawks (basketball) and Atlanta United (soccer) are three organizations that are working together to usher in sports betting in […]
Industry
June 24, 2022
Fanatics Plans Tipico Acquisition, a Report Claims
The leading sports apparel company, Fanatics, may be planning to acquire Tipico, the sports betting company, a new report reveals. Sports Apparel Company Fanatics Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Tipico Fanatics hasn’t officially confirmed details regarding the possible acquisition. However, a report recently released by CNBC cited two sources close to the matter. According to […]
Casino
June 24, 2022
Legends Bay Casino Gets Nevada’s Approval to Launch
The Nevada Gaming Commission has voted and approved Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, which comes after 15 years of toing-and-froing between authorities and the properties, and not least some economic challenges. The approval was welcomed by the owners who now expect the Legends Bay Casino, located in the Sparks Marina casino project, to become a […]
Sports
June 23, 2022
Fanatics CEO Rubin Avoids Conflict with NBA, Sells HBSE Stake
Michael Rubin, chief executive officer of Fanatics and a minority owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils is selling his stake to avoid conflicts with the NBA and NHL related to ownership rules, ESPN reported. Transitioning from Part-Owner to Life-Long Fan Rubin, who holds 10% in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the […]
