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Casino
May 3, 2022
Google, Facebook & Apple Respond to Gambling Lawsuit
Consumers have stated that Google, Facebook (now known as Meta), and Apple earned billions of dollars from online casino chip sales and their stance is that the companies invoke a defense based on Section 230 Communications Decency Act. The Suit Was Filed in 2021 The aforementioned three companies received a lawsuit in November 2021 and […]
Sports
May 3, 2022
Maine First in 2022 to Legalize Sports Gambling
Gov. Janet Mills has thrown her support behind sports gambling in the state of Maine after signing a bill that enables Native American tribes in the state to launch mobile sports betting. The bill that Maine is signing has paved the way for building a vibrant sports gambling ecosystem that will help the tribes and […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Aristocrat Makes First Dig for Biggest Project in Past 5 Years
All is well with Aristocrat Technologies’ bid to continue growing its footprint in the United States. But to deliver on its ambitious goals, the company is looking to add more boots on the ground with the first dig for its new manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada taking place on Friday. The new production unit will […]
Industry
April 29, 2022
Caesars Teams with Emagine to Rebrand Royal Oak Sports Lounge
A movie complex in Michigan is set to become the first to host a sportsbook after an agreement between Emagine Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment will rebrand the sports lounge at Royal Oak as Caesars Sportsbook Lounge Powered by Emagine. Entertainment and Customer Engagement The sports lounge at Royal Oak Emagine cinema complex was opened by […]
Industry
April 29, 2022
Northern Ireland Enacts Gambling Bill to Change How Betting is Governed
Northern Ireland has enacted a bill that will bring major changes to the region’s gambling regulations. The so-called Betting, Gaming, Lotteries, and Amusements Bill received royal assent and will address some of the issues of the local market. The Bill Allows Operators to Remain Open on Sundays The Bill amends certain parts of Northern Ireland’s […]
Sports
April 29, 2022
NCAA OK with Divisions and Schools Tying Knot with Betting Companies
The National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA for its acronym is finally giving a green light to betting partnerships between conferences and schools on one side and gambling companies on the other. The topic was discussed on Wednesday during a Division I Interpretations Committee and the result is that schools and conferences can freely enter […]
Poker
April 29, 2022
Poker Club in Ohio Files Lawsuit Against Local Administration
A poker club looking to open for business in Cincinnati, Ohio, launched a legal battle to prove that it would be legal to operate in the state. The Action Factory Social Club received a zoning certificate to operate at the Dillonvale Shopping Center located on Galbraith Road in Cincinnati. However, in an unfortunate turn of […]
Lottery
April 29, 2022
Powerball Winner Takes Home $473.1M Prize Pool
Life-changing. This is how the winner of the Powerball’s $473.1 million jackpot must describe the news that they had won. The winner, who is based in Arizona, will have the option to claim the money as a lump sum or receive 30 payments over the next 29 years. The benefit of a lump sum is […]
Sports
April 29, 2022
Women Adopt Sports Betting Apps Quicker Than Men
With the liberalization of the sports gambling market in the United States, stereotypes are being dismantled just as well. A new study argues that women are just as likely to bet on sports as men, and they are in fact the consumer group that is the most interested in downloading sports betting apps. Women tend […]
Sports
April 29, 2022
The Senate of Massachusetts Passes a Sports Betting Bill Unanimously
Massachusetts’ Senate has passed a bill that would finally legalize sports betting in the state. According to this bill, residents of legal age will be able to bet on professional, but not collegiate sports. The state’s House voted to authorize sports betting last July with 156 votes for and just 3 against. The House and […]