Industry
March 9, 2022
Nebraska’s Casino Bill Goes Forward but Faces Several Challenges
Legislative Bill 876 was advanced by the General Affairs Committee of the Legislature in Nebraska after spending a couple of weeks in a dispute over certain issues. Even though one member did not cast a vote, the bill still ended up being advanced with a 7-0 vote. One of the issues at hand was the […]
Casino
March 9, 2022
Detroit Casinos Internet Gaming Revenue Bolsters Budget Plans
Detroit has a lot to thank its local gambling businesses for. After qualms about the higher crime rate around casinos in the city were disproved, the city and Michigan as a state have reasons to thank the vibrant industry for supporting various aspects of public spending through what has been one of the worst economic […]
Sports
March 9, 2022
Arizona Struggles to Close $500m Betting Handle in December
Another month has passed and the results for December 2021 from Arizona are finally in. The state became one of the latest to legalize and launch its sports betting industry last year and has now been posting steady results, but the goal of realizing a $500-million sports betting handle in a single month has remained […]
Casino
March 8, 2022
HOFV Hires the Experienced Rob Borm as EVP of Gaming
Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (HOFV) has powered its leadership team by hiring the experienced Rob Borm. The latter will assume the role of executive vice president of gaming and will help the company scale its business. Borm Will Scale the Company’s Gaming Operations HOFV has been increasingly aware of the opportunities lying […]
Business
March 8, 2022
Live Nation Entertainment to Power Yaamava’ Theater’s Booking
Yaamava’ Resort and Casino has inked a new partnership with the American global entertainment company Live Nation Entertainment. The deal will see the venue benefit from the latter company’s booking services. Live Nation Will Assist Yaamava’s New Venue The agreement will see Live Nation Entertainment power the booking services of the Yaamava’ Theater in Southern […]
Casino
March 8, 2022
Californian Cardrooms Fear New Tribal Laws Might Put Them Out of Business
The feud between commercial and tribal gambling deepened in California as two cardrooms accused an Indian initiative of being anti-competitive and filed a lawsuit. The Cardrooms Consider the Act to Be Anti-Competitive The initiative in question is a ballot called California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act. It is endorsed by nine of […]
Sports
March 8, 2022
Betfred Sports Kicks Off Fresh Mobile Sports Betting App in Arizona
Betfred Group’s wholly-owned American subsidiary Betfred Sports has teamed up with We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Arizona to provide a mobile sports betting app. The sportsbook that currently operates more than 1,500 betting shops across the United Kingdom had previously launched in Arizona at the end of January. Now, their branded app will provide bettors from […]
Sports
March 8, 2022
NVenue Raises $3.5 Million for Live Score Predictive High-Tech
After it successfully implemented its innovative live tech feed during last season’s Major League Baseball games on NBC, nVenue has plans to expand its focus on additional sports. Its latest funding raised $3.5 million, and the money will be used to further develop the startup’s high-tech micro-betting solutions. NVenue Eager to Scale Its Offers NVenue […]
Sports
March 8, 2022
Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev UFC Fight Night 203 Odds, Time, and Prediction
UFC Fight Night 203 a.k.a. UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev is on the program this Saturday at UFC Apex in Vegas. The event headliner is expected to be a real barnburner as it pits two elite light heavyweight fighters against one another. On one end, there’s Thiago Santos, the former title challenger who has […]
Sports
March 8, 2022
Falcons’ WR Calvin Ridley Suspended over Betting on NFL Games
Calvin Ridley, the wide receiver for Atlanta Falcons is suspended through at least the 2022 season, the National Football League (NFL) announced Monday. NFL Imposes Suspension for Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Calvin Ridley The League revealed that it decided to suspend Ridley after uncovering that he placed wagers on NFL games. Although the suspension is […]