Industry
August 11, 2021
Louisiana Parish Might Tax Comp Casino Hotel Rooms Given to Gamblers
Officials in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are open to the idea of taxing complementary rooms that are given to gamblers at L’Auberge Baton Rouge as well as the Belle of Baton Rouge. The Metro Council, along with the local tax attorneys Alejandro R. Perkins and Drew M. Talbot, are expected to vote on a […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
PointsBet Has a New VP of Global Sportsbook Trading
PointsBet is determined to bring its Australian operations to the US and, so far, has been successful. As it continues to expand in the country, it is building out its executive workforce, recruiting experienced veterans to lead the charge. The latest appointment comes through Aonghus Mulvihill, who has been tapped to be the online gaming […]
Sports
August 11, 2021
New York Mobile Sports Betting Safe, despite Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
After months of facing accusations of sexual misconduct, and just as the state’s investigation of the claims was wrapping up, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation. This past Tuesday, the embattled governor gave his two weeks notice, paving the way for Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to take over. While her ascension makes […]
Sports
August 11, 2021
Barstool Sports Can’t Play NIL Ball with University of Louisville Athletes
The NCAA has begrudgingly accepted the fact that college athletes have the right to monetize themselves. Until California passed a law two years ago that guaranteed state athletes could sell their images, the NCAA took in millions by controlling that right. California’s efforts opened the floodgates for Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) agreements to appear, and […]
Business
August 10, 2021
MGE: Revenues Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, EBITDA Posted Growth
Master developer and operator of integrated casino resorts Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) released today its second-quarter earnings report, posting net revenues of $328.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Revenues Declined Compared to Pre-Pandemic Levels Q2 2021 consolidated revenues posted 206.1% on the $107.2 million Q2 2020 reading, but when measured […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
Q2 2021 GGR Sets New Record as Industry Recovery Continues
An industry measurement released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) on a quarterly basis showed gross gaming revenue in the US set a new record in the second quarter of 2021. New Quarterly Revenue Record The Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, which features gross gaming revenue (GGR) both at the state and national level and broken […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
MLB Considers Featuring Midweek Games on Barstool Sports
Barstool Sports and MLB are in advanced talks on featuring midweek games on the Barstool Sports platform, according to The New York Post. These talks are what Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool, referred to last week when he said that his company has contact with some major leagues. The potential partnership between Barstool and […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
The Mob Birthed Las Vegas, It Did Not Succeed It
Las Vegas’ connection to the mob is its ancestry. However, corporate casinos are its future. The “Mobbed Up” podcast explains how Vegas’ casino industry was born and what role mobsters played in it. “Mobbed Up” Podcast Looks into Las Vegas’ Crime Families The Mob once flocked to Las Vegas, fully cognizant of the desert city’s potential. […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
NBC Sports Brings Three New Divisions under “Next” Roof
As NBC Sports continues to consolidate its presence in the sports and technology space, the company is unifying three individual brands under the “Next” brand. NBC Keeps Pace with Changes in Sports and Tech NBC Sports’ Digital & Consumer Business division will launch a new team brand known as NBC Sports Next, which will bring together three of […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Upcoming Issue to Report on Sports Gambling
One of the most venerated sports publications is taking a look at sports gambling in the United States and how it has changed the country’s leagues, athletes and fans. Sports Illustrated upcoming issue covers all that has happened since PASPA was legalized. A Look at Today’s Sports Gambling Industry in the US Sports Illustrated is bringing […]