Legal
March 7, 2023
Nevada Legislator Seeks to Raise Jackpot Reporting Threshold
An old and dysfunctional rule related to the threshold for reporting slot machine winnings may finally get updated in Nevada if legislators heed the call by Rep. Dina Titus. Archaic Reporting Threshold Titus, who introduced a bill to raise the reporting threshold last year but the bill did not find support to progress, is now […]
Legal
March 7, 2023
Probe into PokerStars Results in $4M Settlement with US SEC
It was back in 2020 when the gaming and entertainment giant, Flutter Entertainment, purchased PokerStars from The Stars Group. This deal expanded further the brands owned by Flutter but brought unexpected consequences, a report released by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals. On Monday, the SEC issued a statement claiming that it uncovered […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
Michigan to Promote Safer Gambling with “Don’t Regret the Bet”
The Michigan Gaming Control Board, Michigan’s gaming regulator, has unveiled a new statewide responsible gambling campaign. The initiative is called Don’t Regret the Bet and seeks to incentivize moderation in wagering. The multi-media campaign will is delivered in partnership with King Media and will be aired on TV, local radio and across many digital channels. […]
Casino
March 7, 2023
Black Mesa Casino Claims Glitch in Slot Machine Invalidates $542K Win
Tommy Wilson is the name of the 74-year-old player from Las Cruces who claims he won a jackpot of $542,000 on a slot machine at the casino owned by Pueblo of San Felipe on February 25. However, what should have been one of the happiest days of his life for the unemployed veteran turned into […]
Business
March 7, 2023
Golden Entertainment to Sell Nevada and Montana Gaming Operations to J&J Gaming
American gaming company Golden Entertainment unveiled a definitive agreement to divest its gaming operations in the states of Nevada and Montana. As announced by the company, it has agreed to sell these assets to J&J Ventures Gaming for aggregate cash consideration of $322.5 million. Golden Entertainment explained that the sale of its Nevada-based business will […]
Casino
March 7, 2023
EveryMatrix Signs Content Aggregation Partnership with betPARX
The content collaboration with betPARX will allow the operator to significantly strengthen its iGaming portfolio, bringing fresh products from EveryMatrix’s library and injecting them into its own casino platform for players to enjoy. betPARX to Leverage EveryMatrix Content EveryMatrix will now deploy games from its in-house studios, including Armadillo Studios and Spearhead Studios through its […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
Oddsmakers Track DeSantis as He Plans Trip to Nevada
Often seen as a tamer alternative to the Grand Old Party’s rowdy heavyweight and former US President Donald Trump, DeSantis has been equivocating about his presidential bid in the upcoming race next year. DeSantis Keeps Silent on Trump as He Garners Support He has been similarly cautious not to vex any particular group within the […]
Sports
March 7, 2023
Calvin Ridley Reinstated after Betting Offenses Penalty Expires
The legalization of sports betting has tempted many, including NFL’s Calvin Ridley, who was found guilty of violating the organization’s gambling policy and was suspended indefinitely in March 2022. New Team, New Opportunity to Play Football He is now coming back, though, confident that he has been able to move past his transgressions and is […]
Casino
March 7, 2023
Snuffing Out Cigars in AC Casinos Means Nothing for Nevada
The hopes of snuffing out cigars on gaming floors in Atlantic City should not be misconstrued as a precursor to Nevada casinos’ own extinguishing of the smoke, warns the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Silver State should not immediately hope to follow the path to abolition, though, as the smoking ban was lifted in 2021, and […]
Sports
March 7, 2023
Jake Paul’s Betr Now Ready to Launch in Virginia
Previously, betr got underway in Ohio and is gearing up to roll out in Massachusetts later in the week. Now, it will also be allowed to operate in Virginia under the license issued by the state regulator, the Virginia Lottery. Betr Kicks the Front Door of Virginia The company has welcomed the move and opportunity […]
